Junior DevOps Engineer/System Administrator

Motion Recruitment

  • Woodridge, IL
  • 12 days ago

    Highlights

    Junior DevOps Engineer An innovative trading technology organization is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to help strengthen and scale the infrastructure behind its real-time trading platforms. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of systems, automation, and operations while gaining hands-on experience in a highly technical environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWoodridge, IL

    Description

    Junior DevOps Engineer An innovative trading technology organization is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to help strengthen and scale the infrastructure behind its real-time trading platforms. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of systems, automation, and operations while gaining hands-on experience in a highly technical environment. As part of a collaborative engineering team, you'll contribute to the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of mission-critical systems. You'll have the chance to work with modern infrastructure technologies, support production environments, and help implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency across the organization.


    Required Skills & Experience
    • 0-3 years of experience in DevOps, Systems Administration, Infrastructure Support, or a related technical field
    • Hands-on experience supporting both Linux and Windows-based systems
    • Ability to write scripts and automate tasks using tools such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
    • Foundational understanding of networking concepts and connectivity troubleshooting
    • Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues
    • Experience querying and working with relational databases
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
    • Comfortable working in an onsite, team-oriented environment
    Desired Skills & Experience
    • Exposure to financial technology, trading platforms, or other performance-driven systems
    • Knowledge of source control tools and automated deployment practices
    • Experience using infrastructure monitoring and system health tools
    • Familiarity with physical server environments, hosting facilities, or data centers
    • Understanding of structured data formats such as JSON, XML, or similar technologies
    • Experience reviewing logs, network diagnostics, or system performance data
    • Interest in distributed systems, networking, and infrastructure architecture

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