Platform Engineer - Chicago
Associate Vice President - DevOps, Cloud and Automation at Harrington StarrLocation: ChicagoSalary: $130,000 - $150,000 + benefits + discretionary bonus (20 - 40%)Hybrid: In office 3 days per weekCompany OverviewJoin 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 YouGlobal 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 ResponsibilitiesSystem 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 ExperienceExperience: 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 MoreFor more information, contact George Harris at Harrington Starr for a confidential conversation, or click "Apply" to start your application.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harrington Starr by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insurancePaid maternity leavePaid paternity leaveVision insurancePension plan401(k)Child care supportDisability insurance#J-18808-Ljbffr