Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$100k–$140k/yr
Department BSD CTD - Platform Engineering - PlanX About the Department The Center for Translational Data Science (CTDS) at the University of Chicago is a research center whose mission is to develop the discipline of tran…
Skills: AWS EKS, ArgoCD, Kubernetes, Python, Go
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States · On-site
$90k–$150k/yr
Kranze Technology Solutions develops complex, customized cutting edge aircraft avionics hardware and software solutions supporting survivability, situational awareness, interoperability, and data collection systems. KTS …
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Lisle, Illinois, United States · On-site
$90k–$190k/yr
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Skills: C, C++, Python, RTOS, Firmware
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$138k–$194k/yr
Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence…
Skills: Systems Implementation, Product Ownership, Process Improvement, Contract-to-Cash, Revenue Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$72k–$141k/yr
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring …
Skills: Data Science, Agile Methodology, Product Ownership, AI, Google Cloud
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$100k–$120k/yr
Filevine is a Legal AI company delivering Legal Operating Intelligence for the future of legal work. Grounded in a singular system of truth, Filevine brings together data, documents, workflows, and teams into one unified…
Skills: Enterprise Software Sales, Pipeline Management, Lead Qualification, Outbound Prospecting, Sales Forecasting
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
The Senior Director, Change Management & Value Realization leads Change Management at Echo and runs the value realization system that connects investment to impact. You will set the change and adoption strategy across Ec…
Skills: Change Management, Value Realization, Adoption Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Analysis
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$145k–$170k/yr
Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients acceler…
Skills: Databricks, Lakehouse Architecture, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Mosaic AI
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$100k–$120k/yr
Filevine is a Legal AI company delivering Legal Operating Intelligence for the future of legal work. Grounded in a singular system of truth, Filevine brings together data, documents, workflows, and teams into one unified…
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$179k–$205k/yr
Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One…
Skills: Python, Spark, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake
Litchfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
Job Description: If you have never thought about a career as a Field Technician, it’s time to think again! If you love working in the field, driving vehicles, interacting with customers, and advancing with ongoing learni…
Skills: Installation, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Electronic Test Equipment, Diagnostic Tools
Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$79k–$135k/yr
At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development a…
Skills: Test Planning, Test Execution, Test Automation, Defect Lifecycle Management, C#
Westminster, Colorado, United States · On-site
$159k–$259k/yr
Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about e…
Skills: Digital Architecture, IoT Solutions, Cloud Services, Data Platforms, Analytics
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$97k–$189k/yr
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring …
Skills: IAM Governance, Identity and Access Management, Policy Development, Project Management, Risk Reduction
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
Job Type: Regular Work Location: Best Buy 305 - Schaumburg, IL 60173 Overview: 2020 Companies is now hiring full-time Brand Sales Specialists representing Chromebook! Pay: $20.00 per hour Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday Lov…
Skills: Sales, Customer Service, Relationship Building, Communication, Negotiation
Joliet, Illinois, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$31/hr
Job Title Mechatronics & Robotics Technician Job Description Summary Job Description Our Purpose: At C&W Services, we live by the belief that Better Never Settles. We're dedicated to creating a positive impact globally, …
Skills: Mechatronics, Robotics, Material Handling Equipment, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting
Romeoville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$31/hr
Job TitleMechatronics & Robotics Technician Job Description SummaryJob Description Our Purpose: At C&W Services, we live by the belief that Better Never Settles. We're dedicated to creating a positive impact globally, an…
Skills: Mechatronics, Robotics, Material Handling Equipment, Electrical Principles, Mechanical Principles
Country Club Hills, Illinois, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$31/hr
Job Title Mechatronics & Robotics Technician Job Description Summary Job Description Our Purpose: At C&W Services, we live by the belief that Better Never Settles. We're dedicated to creating a positive impact globally, …
Skills: Mechatronics, Robotics, Material Handling Equipment, Pneumatic Systems, Preventative Maintenance
Aurora, Illinois, United States · On-site
$65k–$94k/yr
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working …
Skills: Industrial Automation, Control Systems, Manufacturing Systems, Mechanical Systems, Electronics
Northbrook, Illinois, United States · On-site
$113k–$169k/yr
If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your…
Skills: ServiceNow Platform Management, IT Service Management, CMDB Governance, ServiceNow Discovery, Asset Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site
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Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters using AWS EKS and ArgoCD while maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Develop and debug application code across both backend services and frontend user interfaces.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with deep production experience in AWS EKS and ArgoCD. Proficiency in Next.js is required, with Python or Go preferred for backend development.
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The Center for Translation Data Science is seeking a highly skilled Temporary Platform Engineer with strong Full-Stack Development experience (or vice versa) for a focused, ~6-month engagement. The ideal candidate lives at the intersection of infrastructure and code. You will actively support, optimize, and scale our hybrid and public cloud infrastructure while writing and debugging application-level code. Your core focus will be driving efficiency within our AWS EKS and ArgoCD pipelines, while seamlessly jumping into our backend and frontend codebases when need.
Infrastructure & GitOps: Manage, optimize, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters using AWS EKS and drive continuous delivery via ArgoCD.
Full-Stack Development: Write, review, and debug application code across our ecosystem—supporting both backend services and frontend user interfaces.
CI/CD & Automation: Design, maintain, and improve robust CI/CD pipelines across commercial cloud environments (primarily AWS).
Production Support: Triage, research, and mitigate complex production incidents, utilizing monitoring tools to proactively ensure platform stability.
Technical Problem Solving: Identify opportunities for performance optimization, security automation, and technical improvements within the production ecosystem.
Ability to hit the ground running with minimal hand-holding in a fast-paced research data environment.
Strong collaborative skills to work alongside data scientists, researchers, and core engineering teams.
Familiarity with open-source software development and maintenance.
Ability to collaborate with team members and help define guidelines and best practices and ensuring accountability for deliverables and outcomes.
Ability to take and provide constructive and helpful input and feedback on technical issues.
Ability to negotiate complex decisions, present options and persuasively advocate for optimal technical solutions, internally and externally.
Ability to take multiple complex tasks and break them into smaller ones, estimating the effort needed to complete them, prioritizing them appropriately, and ensuring the completion of each task, meeting the required level of quality.
Ability to work in a collaborative team and ensure accountability for deliverables and outcomes.
Ability to prioritize and manage workload to meet project milestones and deadlines.
Containerization & Orchestration: Deep, hands-on production experience with AWS EKS and ArgoCD is required.
Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Python and/or Go preferred.
Frontend Development: Solid experience with modern Javascript frameworks, specifically Next.js is required.
Cloud Architecture: Strong technical knowledge of AWS services (including Lambda), serverless architectures, and secure networking is required.
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