DevOps Engineer

Phillip Capital Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm located in Chicago is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to manage cloud infrastructure and implement CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in DevOps, proficiency in scripting, and expertise in tools like Docker and Terraform. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or related role.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage cloud infrastructure and ensure high availability.
• Automate system provisioning and deployment using tools.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure management

CI/CD pipeline implementation

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Monitoring tools

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Phillip Capital Inc., located in Chicago, is dually registered with the SEC/FINRA as a self-clearing broker dealer and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) serving professional traders and institutions with customized clearing, custody and global market access solutions.

We offer the opportunity to grow your skills and make meaningful, visible contributions to both your team and the company. We believe in integrity, accountability, open communication, and continual improvement to build for the long term. Our office in the iconic Board of Trade Building is conveniently located near Metra and CTA lines and close to restaurants, parks, shopping, and cultural institutions. Our building amenities include indoor bicycle parking, a gym, and a rooftop deck. Learn more about us at www.phillipcapital.com and www.phillip.com.sg.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive DevOps Engineer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and system monitoring. You will work closely with developers and operations teams to ensure our systems are scalable, secure, and highly available.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid development and deployment cycles.
• Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and ensure high availability, scalability, and security.
• Automate system provisioning, configuration, and deployment using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across development, staging, and production environments.
• Collaborate with development and IT teams to streamline workflows and improve system reliability.
• Implement and maintain logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices in infrastructure and deployment.
• Participate in incident response efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, Systems Engineer, or related role.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and log management systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience working in the financial industry preferred.
• Knowledge of networking and security fundamentals preferred.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development processes preferred.

To be considered for this position, please apply via LinkedIn or submit a resume directly to [e-mail] with “DevOps Engineer” in the subject line. Phillip Capital Inc. will not consider candidates sent by recruiters for this position.

Pay range: $120,000 - $150,000

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology