AWS DevOps Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Full Time
$95k - $120k
Exciting opportunity for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join a growing company located in Chicago, IL. The team builds cutting-edge SaaS solutions for enterprise clients using modern cloud technologies and DevOps practices. This is a full-time opportunity to work with AWS infrastructure, automation tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
Are you passionate about cloud infrastructure and automation? Join this dynamic Chicago-based company where you'll architect and maintain scalable AWS environments that power millions of users daily! They're looking for a DevOps engineer who thrives on solving complex infrastructure challenges and wants to grow their career in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. You'll have the opportunity to work with the latest AWS technologies and mentor junior developers.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation)
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
- Proficiency in CI/CD pipeline tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline)
- Container orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
- Linux system administration and scripting (bash, Python)
- Version control systems (Git) and collaborative workflows
Desired Skills & Experience
- AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)
- Configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
- Monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Security best practices and compliance frameworks
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 45% AWS Cloud Infrastructure Management
- 25% CI/CD Pipeline Development
- 20% Container Orchestration & Microservices
- 10% Monitoring & Performance Optimization
Daily Responsibilities
- 75% Hands On
- 15% Management Duties
- 10% Team Collaboration
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.