Mid-Level DevOps Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a DevOps Engineer for a Chicago-based fintech company. This full-time, hybrid position focuses on building scalable cloud environments using AWS, containers, IaC, and GitOps.

You will automate, optimize, and own projects while collaborating with engineering teams to improve reliability and performance. The role requires 2+ years in DevOps/SRE, hands-on Terraform/OpenTofu/Helm, AWS services (ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, Lambda), and CI/CD tools (CodePipeline, Spacelift,

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a DevOps, Platform Engineering, or SRE role.
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, OpenTofu, and Helm.
• Strong understanding of DevOps/SDLC principles with the ability to take ownership of projects.
• Experience with AWS core services including ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
• Experience with CI/CD technologies such as AWS CodePipeline, Spacelift, and CircleCI.
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker, ECS, and Kubernetes.
• Proven track record of strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure for reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Assist in implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Monitor system health, analyze performance, and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Partner with engineering teams to enhance application performance, availability, and scalability.
• Uphold cloud security best practices across infrastructure and deployment workflows.
• Contribute to high-quality software delivery through code reviews, documentation, and best practices.
• Execute operational procedures, including runbooks and production deployments, with accuracy.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule to support production systems.

Skills

DevOps

Platform Engineering

SRE

Terraform

OpenTofu

Helm

AWS

ECS/EKS

S3

RDS

Lambda

CodePipeline

Spacelift

CircleCI

Docker

Kubernetes

Project Management

Job description

DevOps Engineer

An innovative fintech company is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support their mission of helping individuals overcome significant debt and achieve long-term financial freedom. By providing personalized support, financial education, and tailored solutions, this organization empowers clients to navigate their unique financial challenges and work toward a stronger financial future. This full-time position is hybrid based in Chicago, IL.

Join a team that approaches infrastructure like a software product. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll leverage AWS, containers, Infrastructure as Code, and GitOps practices to build scalable, reliable cloud environments. This team prioritizes automation, continuous improvement, and solving systemic problems rather than applying temporary fixes. You'll have the autonomy to make an impact, with the support of collaborative leaders and colleagues every step of the way.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in a DevOps, Platform Engineering, or SRE role
• Hands-on experience of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, OpenTofu, and Helm
• Strong understanding of DevOps/SDCL principles with the ability to take ownership of projects
• Experience with AWS and its core services such as ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, and Lambda
• Experience with CI/CD technologies such as AWS CodePipeline, Spacelift, and CircleCI
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker, ECS, and Kubernetes
• Proven track record of strong project management skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Exceptional cross-collaborative skills

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• AWS - Major Services
• Terraform / Open Tofu / Spacelift
• ECS & EKS / Kubernetes / Helm
• Cloudflare / Datadog / Wiz / Circle CI / Artillery / Github & GH Copilot / Infisical / Lens / Linear / Pagerduty / Gemini

Daily Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance
• Assist in the implementation and ongoing management of (CI/CD) pipelines
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
• Monitor system health, analyze performance metrics, and troubleshoot operational issues
• Partner with engineering teams to enhance application performance, availability, and scalability
• Implement and uphold cloud security best practices across infrastructure and deployment workflows
• Contribute to high-quality software delivery through code reviews, adherence to best practices, and thorough documentation
• Execute operational procedures, including runbooks, routine maintenance, and production deployments, with accuracy and reliability
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support production systems and incident response

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Robust benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance with substantial employer contributions
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and family-friendly parental leave benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Clear pathways for merit-based promotions and career progression
• Access to continuous learning, professional development, and skills training programs

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Riley Allen