Staff Infrastructure Platform Engineer / DevOps / AWS

$146k - $243k

Motion Recruitment

Chicago, IL

Staff Infrastructure Platform Engineer / DevOps / AWS

Chicago, Illinois

Hybrid

Direct Hire

$146k - $243k

A large-scale enterprise organization based in Chicago is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to help modernize and automate its engineering platforms. This full-time role focuses on Python development, DevOps practices, and AWS, supporting both cloud and on-prem infrastructure. The team builds internal platforms that enable faster, safer, and more scalable software delivery across the business. This opportunity is designed for a senior engineer who enjoys leading through execution. The team is looking for someone who can design solutions, write production-grade code, and drive automation initiatives that improve the entire development lifecycle. You'll play a key role in shaping how teams provision infrastructure, deploy services, and operate systems at scale.

Required Skills & Experience

7+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong programming background with Python
Deep understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Hands-on experience with AWS in production environments
Proven ability to lead technically and mentor engineers

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience building self-service platforms or internal developer tools
Infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
Hybrid cloud or on-prem automation experience
Platform engineering or enablement team background

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

45% Python development & automation
35% DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure enablement
20% Cloud architecture (AWS)

Daily Responsibilities

65% Hands-on engineering and solution design
20% Technical leadership, mentoring, and reviews
15% Cross-team collaboration and platform strategy

The Offer

Bonus 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.

Specialization:

Software Engineering
DevOps

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