Cloud Engineering/ Director

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC • Chicago, IL, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

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

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