Harrington Starr
Senior Platform Engineer
AWS/Python/Terraform Global Brokerage
Location:
Chicago Salary:
$130,000 - $150,000 + benefits + bonus (20 - 50%) Hybrid:
In office 3 days per week
Company Overview Join a leading global brokerage in the heart of Chicago and drive innovation. The Platform Engineering team seeks an ambitious Engineer specialising in AWS, Python, Terraform, Git for CI/CD, and Docker to create a cutting-edge platform for rapid, reliable software development and deployment.
What's In It For You Global Brokerage:
Join a dynamic team at a top brokerage. Continuous Learning:
Access paid training for professional growth. Work-Life Balance:
Flexible work arrangements, with 3 days in the central Chicago office. Collaboration:
Work closely with development teams on monitoring metrics and CI/CD pipeline development. Comprehensive benefits package
offering employerprovided insurance (life/AD&D, disability, EAP), health & dental coverage, flexible accounts (HSA/FSA), generous time off (vacation, unlimited sick leave, parental leave), plus retirement plan with a company match - all designed to support employees wellness, financial security, and work-life balance. Exciting Projects:
Engage in complex, challenging projects.
Role Responsibilities System Management:
Monitor and manage AWS-focused systems and infrastructure. Platform Operations:
Build and maintain a platform for cloud and on-premise application provisioning and operation. Configuration and Maintenance:
Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, software, and infrastructure tools. CI/CD Development:
Develop a continuous integration and deployment platform integrated with development tools. Developer Experience:
Enhance developer experience in cloud infrastructure and application deployment. Policy and Guidelines:
Develop policies, standards, and guidelines for Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and CI/CD processes. Automation:
Implement workflow and toolchain improvements for task automation.
Required Skills and Experience Experience:
Minimum 5 years in a professional Platform Engineering role. Cloud Proficiency:
Securely deploy and manage AWS applications, with cloud-native tooling and security best practices. Scripting Skills:
Proficiency in Python. Docker Proficiency:
Experience with Docker containerisation for software deployment and scalability. CI/CD Expertise:
Automate software build, test, and deployment pipelines following agile methodologies. Terraform Exposure:
Beneficial experience with Terraform. Observability Tools:
Experience with Grafana and Splunk is beneficial, particularly in developing and applying an observability strategy across a large organisation.
Learn More For more information, contact George Harris at Harrington Starr for a confidential conversation, or click Apply to start your application.
AWS/Python/Terraform Global Brokerage
Location:
Chicago Salary:
$130,000 - $150,000 + benefits + bonus (20 - 50%) Hybrid:
In office 3 days per week
Company Overview Join a leading global brokerage in the heart of Chicago and drive innovation. The Platform Engineering team seeks an ambitious Engineer specialising in AWS, Python, Terraform, Git for CI/CD, and Docker to create a cutting-edge platform for rapid, reliable software development and deployment.
What's In It For You Global Brokerage:
Join a dynamic team at a top brokerage. Continuous Learning:
Access paid training for professional growth. Work-Life Balance:
Flexible work arrangements, with 3 days in the central Chicago office. Collaboration:
Work closely with development teams on monitoring metrics and CI/CD pipeline development. Comprehensive benefits package
offering employerprovided insurance (life/AD&D, disability, EAP), health & dental coverage, flexible accounts (HSA/FSA), generous time off (vacation, unlimited sick leave, parental leave), plus retirement plan with a company match - all designed to support employees wellness, financial security, and work-life balance. Exciting Projects:
Engage in complex, challenging projects.
Role Responsibilities System Management:
Monitor and manage AWS-focused systems and infrastructure. Platform Operations:
Build and maintain a platform for cloud and on-premise application provisioning and operation. Configuration and Maintenance:
Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, software, and infrastructure tools. CI/CD Development:
Develop a continuous integration and deployment platform integrated with development tools. Developer Experience:
Enhance developer experience in cloud infrastructure and application deployment. Policy and Guidelines:
Develop policies, standards, and guidelines for Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and CI/CD processes. Automation:
Implement workflow and toolchain improvements for task automation.
Required Skills and Experience Experience:
Minimum 5 years in a professional Platform Engineering role. Cloud Proficiency:
Securely deploy and manage AWS applications, with cloud-native tooling and security best practices. Scripting Skills:
Proficiency in Python. Docker Proficiency:
Experience with Docker containerisation for software deployment and scalability. CI/CD Expertise:
Automate software build, test, and deployment pipelines following agile methodologies. Terraform Exposure:
Beneficial experience with Terraform. Observability Tools:
Experience with Grafana and Splunk is beneficial, particularly in developing and applying an observability strategy across a large organisation.
Learn More For more information, contact George Harris at Harrington Starr for a confidential conversation, or click Apply to start your application.