Senior Cloud Engineer

Midwest Startups; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Parts Town in the United States is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to automate, optimize, and maintain our cloud infrastructure. You will implement IaC, streamline CI/CD, and collaborate with development teams to enable scalable, secure services with high availability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in DevOps or Cloud Engineering, deep Azure expertise (with AWS or Google Cloud as a plus), and hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern monitoring tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Azure (and AWS or Google Cloud is a plus).
• Experience with CI/CD automation and IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and manage scalable IaC using Terraform and Ansible.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security, with disaster recovery in mind.
• Manage Docker and Kubernetes clusters for scalable deployments.
• Monitor and respond to incidents using advanced logging/monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Lead cloud security practices including IAM, encryption, and compliance.
• Advocate DevOps culture and provide tooling training across teams.

Skills

CI/CD automation

Cloud engineering

DevOps practices

Security best practices

Cloud cost optimization

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

ELK

Datadog

New Relic

Job description

About the Company

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. We believe our team should be like family. Not like a second cousin, twice removed, but more like the family you choose to be with every day. First, you have to demonstrate our core values and keep safety as your #1 priority, that’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list.

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

About the Role

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be at the forefront of automating, optimizing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure to ensure it is scalable, secure, and efficient. You will implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, streamline CI/CD pipelines, and lead efforts to enhance cloud operations through automation and monitoring. Your role will involve close collaboration with development teams to ensure seamless integration of new services and continuous delivery, while also maintaining high availability and disaster resilience. You’ll drive cloud cost optimization, enforce security compliance, and mentor teams on DevOps best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth integration and deployment processes
• Develop and manage scalable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security, including capacity planning and disaster recovery
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient orchestration and scaling
• Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure using advanced logging and monitoring tools, setting up alerts and ensuring rapid incident response
• Collaborate with development teams to implement microservices and event-driven architectures that align with DevOps principles
• Lead efforts to enforce cloud security practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Evangelize DevOps culture across the organization, providing training and support to teams on best practices and tooling.

Qualifications

• You have 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering, with a proven track record of managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines in a fast-paced environment
• You are proficient with cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Azure, and experience with AWS or Google Cloud
• You have expertise in CI/CD pipeline automation, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
• You have strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Packer, with a focus on modular and reusable code
• You are hands‑on with containerization and orchestration tools, especially Docker and Kubernetes, including cluster administration
• You possess a deep understanding of cloud networking, including VPCs, subnets, load balancing, and security configurations
• You are experienced in cloud security, including IAM, encryption, and security group management, as well as familiarity with SAST/DAST tools
• You are proficient in cloud monitoring and logging tools, such as ELK Stack, Datadog, and New Relic, for proactive infrastructure management
• You have a strong background in configuration management, secrets management, and ITSM practices (Change, Knowledge & Incident Management)

Required Skills

• Proficient with cloud platforms, especially Azure
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline automation tools
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools
• Hands‑on experience with containerization and orchestration tools
• Deep understanding of cloud networking and security

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AWS or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with SAST/DAST tools
• Proficiency in cloud monitoring and logging tools

Pay range and compensation package

The salary range for this role is $121,265.51– 162,254.66 annually which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is a pay for performance-company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.