Platform Engineer - Chicago

Associate Vice President - DevOps, Cloud and Automation at Harrington Starr Location: Chicago Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 + benefits + discretionary bonus (20 - 40%) 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 employer‑provided 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. 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harrington Starr by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Vision insurance Pension plan 401(k) Child care support Disability insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr Harrington Starr