Job Description
Join NexusTech Solutions as a Senior Cloud Engineer and be part of our award-winning team transforming cloud infrastructure at scale. We're offering a $15,000 relocation package for tech professionals relocating to Chicago, with flexible remote-first work arrangements. You'll architect resilient AWS/GCP solutions, drive DevOps excellence, and mentor junior engineers while enjoying Chicago's vibrant tech scene.
Why NexusTech? Competitive equity, unlimited PTO, and cutting-edge projects for Fortune 500 clients. Our downtown Chicago office features collaborative spaces and rooftop views, but 80% of our team works remotely.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform, AWS, and Kubernetes
- Lead CI/CD pipeline optimization and security hardening
- Mentor engineers in cloud best practices and architecture patterns
- Collaborate with product teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Drive cost optimization initiatives across multi-cloud environments
- Contribute to open-source projects and technical documentation
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Expertise in container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Strong coding skills in Python, Go, or TypeScript
- Certified AWS Solutions Architect or equivalent
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Proven track record of leading cloud migration projects
- BS/MS in Computer Science or related field