Cloud/DevOps Engineer II
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Chicago, Illinois

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Onsite

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Contract

|Job ID 70520|Posted Aug 25, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team as a Cloud/DevOps Engineer II where you'll lead the design and operations of cutting-edge cloud platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders and drive innovation in enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, maintenance, and operations of cloud-based platforms, ensuring high-quality and secure solutions.
  • Drive automation efforts to reduce manual tasks and enhance transparency within the cloud ecosystem.
  • Integrate various cloud services with traditional data center services for a seamless hybrid IT environment.
  • Migrate legacy applications to public cloud services, optimizing for efficiency and disaster recovery.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical implementations.
  • Develop and oversee continuous delivery frameworks and testing plans.
  • Provide responsive technical support, including rotational on-call duties.

Skills

  • Proven experience with CI/CD processes and tools.
  • Expertise in Terraform and AWS.
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure as code and system configuration tools.
  • Ability to implement architectural frameworks and manage source code.
  • Proficiency in various programming languages and web services.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with integrating legacy systems with cloud-based solutions.
  • Advanced knowledge of deploying, managing, and monitoring applications in scalable data centers.
  • Understanding of scripting and API development.
 

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and empowered to succeed.

 

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers.  We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $36 - $70 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
 

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.