Staff Platform Engineer: AWS, Terraform & SRE

Synergy Interactive; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing firm in Chicago is seeking a high-energy Staff Platform Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering team. This role focuses on building impactful digital experiences and tackling complex challenges across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and DevSecOps. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have deep experience in Linux systems and AWS, emphasizing operational excellence and automation. The position offers a competitive salary and full-time employment with opportunities for significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Deep experience with Linux systems and CI/CD tools.
• Proven ability to operate scalable and reliable infrastructure on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications and infrastructure.
• Create and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Lead incident management and operational excellence efforts.
• Participate in incident command and on-call rotations.

Skills

Linux systems

CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)

AWS

SaaS support

Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Vulnerability management

IT operations best practices

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Job description

A technology staffing firm in Chicago is seeking a high-energy Staff Platform Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering team. This role focuses on building impactful digital experiences and tackling complex challenges across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and DevSecOps. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have deep experience in Linux systems and AWS, emphasizing operational excellence and automation. The position offers a competitive salary and full-time employment with opportunities for significant impact in a collaborative environment.