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Motion Recruitment Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Exciting job opportunity for a Principal DevOps Engineer to lead the evolution of a cloud-native infrastructure. This full-time position is based in Chicago and offers the opportunity to work with a technology company that values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating meaningful experiences for their users through robust, scalable technology solutions.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact as a technical leader in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be the driving force behind the infrastructure strategy, working with cutting-edge technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform while mentoring teams and shaping the future of the platform. They are looking for someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and is passionate about enabling engineering teams to ship fast and safely. The candidate can expect tremendous growth opportunities, the chance to lead cross-functional initiatives, and the flexibility to balance meaningful work with their personal life.
Required Skills & Experience
8+ years of DevOps, Infrastructure, or SRE experience Deep experience with AWS (EKS, EC2, IAM, VPC, S3, etc.) Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes in production environments Proficient with Helm for application lifecycle management Strong hands-on experience with Terraform Comfortable scripting in Bash, Python, or Go Experience building and maintaining GitOps workflows (e.g., Argo CD) Proven ability to monitor, analyze, and reduce AWS costs Strong understanding of Linux, networking, and cloud security principles Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, leadership-oriented mindset
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience in regulated or high-compliance environments (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI) Contributions to open source or DevOps communities
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
70% AWS Cloud Infrastructure Management 30% Kubernetes Platform Operations
Daily Responsibilities
60% Hands On Technical Work 25% Strategic Planning & Architecture 15% Team Collaboration & Mentoring
The Offer
Bonus OR Commission eligible
You Will Receive The Following Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation Time Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Posted By:
Kylie Lenz Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Senior Cloud Engineer/ Chicago
role at
Motion Recruitment 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Senior Cloud Engineer/ Chicago
role at
Motion Recruitment Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Exciting job opportunity for a Principal DevOps Engineer to lead the evolution of a cloud-native infrastructure. This full-time position is based in Chicago and offers the opportunity to work with a technology company that values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating meaningful experiences for their users through robust, scalable technology solutions.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact as a technical leader in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be the driving force behind the infrastructure strategy, working with cutting-edge technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform while mentoring teams and shaping the future of the platform. They are looking for someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and is passionate about enabling engineering teams to ship fast and safely. The candidate can expect tremendous growth opportunities, the chance to lead cross-functional initiatives, and the flexibility to balance meaningful work with their personal life.
Required Skills & Experience
8+ years of DevOps, Infrastructure, or SRE experience Deep experience with AWS (EKS, EC2, IAM, VPC, S3, etc.) Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes in production environments Proficient with Helm for application lifecycle management Strong hands-on experience with Terraform Comfortable scripting in Bash, Python, or Go Experience building and maintaining GitOps workflows (e.g., Argo CD) Proven ability to monitor, analyze, and reduce AWS costs Strong understanding of Linux, networking, and cloud security principles Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, leadership-oriented mindset
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience in regulated or high-compliance environments (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI) Contributions to open source or DevOps communities
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
70% AWS Cloud Infrastructure Management 30% Kubernetes Platform Operations
Daily Responsibilities
60% Hands On Technical Work 25% Strategic Planning & Architecture 15% Team Collaboration & Mentoring
The Offer
Bonus OR Commission eligible
You Will Receive The Following Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation Time Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Posted By:
Kylie Lenz Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Motion Recruitment by 2x Get notified about new Cloud Engineer jobs in
Chicago, IL . Deerfield, IL $98,600.00-$157,500.00 6 days ago Deerfield, IL $98,600.00-$157,500.00 2 months ago Northbrook, IL $80,000.00-$100,000.00 5 days ago Deerfield, IL $79,300.00-$127,000.00 2 months ago Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$115,000.00 1 year ago Downers Grove, IL $97,700.00-$139,727.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $75,700.00-$94,620.00 19 hours ago DevOps Engineer (Mid, Senior, or Principal Level)
Chicago, IL $180,000.00-$200,000.00 4 months ago Greater Chicago Area $170,000.00-$190,000.00 2 hours ago Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$140,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$150,000.00 4 months ago Chicago, IL $90,000.00-$100,000.00 1 hour ago Deerfield, IL $102,800.00-$164,400.00 2 months ago Deerfield, IL $127,500.00-$204,000.00 2 months ago Chicago, IL $77,900.00-$153,000.00 1 week ago Des Plaines, IL $120,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $98,140.00-$125,130.00 19 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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