Platform Engineer - Chicago

Harrington Starr; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading global brokerage in Chicago is seeking an Associate Vice President - DevOps to enhance their cloud capabilities. In this mid-senior level role, you will manage AWS systems, automate CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with development teams to streamline software deployment. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid working model with three days in the office each week. Join a dynamic team and drive innovation within the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a professional Platform Engineering role.
• Experience in deploying and managing AWS applications.
• Proficiency in Python scripting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage AWS-focused systems.
• Build and maintain cloud application provisioning platforms.
• Develop continuous integration and deployment platforms.

Skills

AWS applications management

Python proficiency

Docker containerization

CI/CD pipelines automation

Terraform experience

Observability tools experience

Job description

Associate Vice President - DevOps, Cloud and Automation at Harrington Starr

Location: Chicago

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 + benefits + discretionary bonus (20 - 40%)

Hybrid: In office 3 days per week

Company Overview

Join 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 You

• Global 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 Responsibilities

• System 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 Experience

• Experience: 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 More

For more information, contact George Harris at Harrington Starr for a confidential conversation, or click "Apply" to start your application.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

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Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan
• 401(k)
• Child care support
• Disability insurance