Senior Platform Engineer

Harrington Starr

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Vision insurance

Pension plan

401(k)

Child care support

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading global brokerage in Chicago seeks an Associate Vice President – DevOps, Cloud and Automation to lead platform engineering efforts. This role involves managing AWS systems and automating software deployment using tools like Docker and Terraform. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, strong Python skills, and a passion for enhancing developer experiences. You'll enjoy a competitive salary between $130,000 - $150,000 along with extensive benefits, including flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years in a professional Platform Engineering role.
Securely deploy and manage AWS applications, with cloud-native tooling and security practices.
Proficiency in Python and experience with Docker.

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage AWS-focused systems and infrastructure.
Build and maintain a platform for application provisioning and operation.
Develop continuous integration and deployment platform.

Skills

AWS

Python

Terraform

Git for CI/CD

Docker

Grafana

Splunk

Job description

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Base pay range

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

Global Brokerage

Location: Chicago

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 + benefits + bonus (20 - 50%)

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.