Infrastructure Lead

Autonomai Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Trading Firm is looking for an Infrastructure Lead to join its US Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering team in Chicago. This role combines leadership and technical expertise to manage a team of engineers and drive infrastructure initiatives.

You will oversee the development of critical infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability while collaborating with global teams. Strong experience in Python, PowerShell, and Terraform is essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a lead role managing technical teams.
• Proven technical background in infrastructure engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Python, PowerShell, or Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers.
• Develop and manage global Trading Workstation infrastructure.
• Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code best practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Python

PowerShell

Terraform

Windows Server

NetApp

Active Directory

DNS

Core networking concepts

Observability stacks

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Permanent

Company: Global Trading Firm

Total Compensation: $300k-$400k (split between base and bonus)

A leading trading firm is seeking an experienced, hands-on Infrastructure Lead to join its US Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering team in Chicago. The Infrastructure Lead will lead a small team of high-performing engineers, drive technical initiatives across hybrid infrastructure, and collaborate closely with global stakeholders. The role balances strategic leadership with deep technical expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The Infrastructure Lead owns both technical delivery and team development, building scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions that directly support trading operations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers based in Chicago
• Develop and manage global Trading Workstation infrastructure, directly influencing front-end systems used by all traders
• Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code best practices using Python, PowerShell, and Terraform
• Own critical systems across VMware, Windows Server, NetApp, and related enterprise infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally to ensure reliability, scalability, and operational excellence
• Shape team values, communication practices, and ways of working as a culture carrier
• Influence long-term technical direction and provide strategic input on infrastructure evolution
• Ensure observability and proactive system monitoring across all platforms

Who You Are

• Proven leadership experience managing or mentoring technical teams (minimum 3+ years in a lead capacity)
• Strong technical background in infrastructure engineering
• Deep hands-on experience with, or willingness to dive deep into:
• Python, PowerShell, or Terraform
• Windows Server management and debugging
• NetApp or similar enterprise storage systems
• Solid understanding of Active Directory, DNS, and core networking concepts
• Experience with observability stacks (e.g., SCOM, Telegraf/Influx/Grafana, Prometheus)
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence decisions and drive ownership
• Strong listener who creates space for diverse views while providing technical direction