Staff AWS Engineer
Motion Recruitment · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
About the role
The Principal Cloud Engineer will play a key role in shaping the cloud strategy and delivering reliable cloud solutions at enterprise scale. This role offers opportunities to influence cloud strategy, solve complex engineering challenges, and mentor teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure using AWS services
- Design and implement Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications
- Automate infrastructure and application deployment processes using Terraform and Ansible
- Build and support distributed systems and microservices
- Implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy scalable cloud architectures
Requirements
- 8+ years of software or cloud engineering experience
- Strong AWS experience across compute, networking, storage, security, and observability
- Expertise with Kubernetes and container technologies
- Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other infrastructure automation tools
- Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and automation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Java and Spring development experience
- Knowledge of networking, DNS, HTTP, TLS, and Linux systems
- FinTech, payments, or banking experience
Skills
- Ownership and innovation mindset
- Experience with large scale distributed systems
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Schedule
Hybrid schedule with remote options