Staff Platform Engineer: Cloud, SRE & Automation

Synergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Chicago is looking for an experienced Staff Platform Engineer to build, scale, and operate foundational systems. The role requires strong experience in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and DevSecOps. This position is ideal for those who like tackling complex technical challenges in a collaborative environment. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and solid background in production systems, as well as strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working with Linux-based systems.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
• Proven experience designing and operating infrastructure on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain applications and infrastructure.
• Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deployments.
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions.

Skills

Linux-based systems

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

AWS infrastructure

Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Vulnerability management and security tooling

Troubleshooting and monitoring tools

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Terraform

Job description

A leading tech company in Chicago is looking for an experienced Staff Platform Engineer to build, scale, and operate foundational systems. The role requires strong experience in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and DevSecOps. This position is ideal for those who like tackling complex technical challenges in a collaborative environment. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and solid background in production systems, as well as strong communication skills.