Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

Senior Cloud Engineer

Skygate Advisors · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Engineering$150k–$185k/yrFull-time

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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