Cloud Engineering/ Director

2 months ago


chicago, United States Motion Recruitment Full time
Exciting job opportunity with a leading financial market infrastructure organization they are seeking a Director of Cloud Engineering. This organization plays a crucial role in promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures, and securities lending transactions. They utilize cutting-edge technology, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), to support their critical operations. This fulltime hybrid role is located in Chicago, IL.

This is a unique opportunity to lead cloud engineering efforts in a high-stakes financial services environment. You'll work with an innovative technical stack featuring state-of-the-art designs and implementations. As a people-focused leader, you'll have the chance to shape the future of financial market infrastructure while mentoring a team of talented engineers. If you're passionate about cloud technology, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to make a significant impact on the broader economy, this role is for you.

Required Skills & Experience 5+ years leading engineering teams, with a focus on talent development 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, emphasizing large-scale computing solutions (primarily AWS) Deep understanding of AWS services, cloud security, networking principles, and container orchestration Strong background in Agile/Lean methodologies and automation principles Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with 3 years of experience AWS Solution Architect Associate certification Desired Skills & Experience Experience in financial services sector Proficiency in Linux operating systems Expertise in cloud security, compliance, and controls Strong knowledge of cloud networking, including VPCs, firewalls, and secure gateways Experience with containerization and Kubernetes Understanding of CI/CD practices and DevOps principles What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
40% AWS cloud services and architecture 30% Cloud security and compliance 30% DevOps and automation Daily Responsibilities 40% Hands-On technical leadership and problem-solving 30% Team management and mentoring 30% Cross-functional collaboration and strategy development
The Offer
Bonus OR Commission eligible You will receive the following benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation Time Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.



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