Senior Cloud Engineer

About the role

Lead complex cloud infrastructure engagements for enterprise clients on AWS, designing resilient architectures and delivering migrations end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design sessions and Well-Architected reviews for client environments
• Execute cloud migration projects across multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Write and review infrastructure-as-code in Terraform and/or AWS CDK
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge base
• Collaborate directly with client engineering leaders and executives
• Produce architecture decision records, runbooks, and post-migration documentation

Requirements

• 7+ years software/infrastructure engineering experience
• 5+ years hands-on AWS experience across EC2, ECS/EKS, RDS, Lambda, VPC
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• Experience with Terraform or AWS CDK for infrastructure-as-code
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (VPC, TGW, Direct Connect, VPN)
• Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare) a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication — you will present architecture to C-suite stakeholders

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents, with 90% premium coverage
• 401(k) with Employer Match: 4% employer match on your 401(k) contributions, fully vested after one year
• Flexible PTO: Generous PTO policy plus 11 paid holidays
• Remote & Hybrid Options: Flexible work arrangements with remote-first culture and Chicago headquarters access
• Home Office Stipend: $1,500 annual stipend for home office equipment and internet reimbursement
• Learning & Development: $3,000 annual budget for certifications, conferences, courses, and professional development
• AWS Certification Support: Paid exam fees and study time for AWS, GCP, and other cloud certifications
• Mental Wellness Program: Access to mental health resources, counseling services, and wellness app subscriptions
• Performance Bonuses: Competitive annual bonuses tied to individual and company performance milestones

Pay & schedule

Chicago, IL (Hybrid) • Full-Time • $150,000 – $185,000

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