Top Tech Jobs & Startup Jobs in Chicago, IL

Design, implement, and operate secure, scalable Linux infrastructure across on-prem and AWS with primary focus on Kubernetes/EKS. Build and automate IaC (Terraform/Ansible/CloudFormation), CI/CD pipelines (GitLab), monitoring/alerting, cluster upgrades, autoscaling, security hardening, multi-tenant isolation, and disaster recovery. Support container builds, GitLab Runners, RDS databases, compliance (SOX/SOC2), incident response, and on-call rotations while collaborating with development and QA teams to improve reliability and operational standards.

Design, build, and operate scalable, low-latency trading infrastructure processing millions of orders daily. Implement exchange integrations, trading algorithms, and performance improvements. Collaborate with product, execute system architecture roadmap, write tests, and troubleshoot complex distributed-system issues.

Build, maintain, and enhance backend systems and APIs for high-traffic products. Collaborate with product and engineering, design REST APIs, work with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), databases, testing, and Serverless/IaC to support cross-platform media experiences.

Manage full inbound and outbound consultative sales cycle, optimize conversion strategies, analyze pipeline data, tailor messaging, and close deals. Identify process improvements, maintain CRM workflows, and read/obtain hearing tests for orders and account management.

Oversee marketing automation, email strategy, and lead management using Marketo. Manage a team and improve program performance through AI.

Lead client engagements to drive engineering transformation by combining deep technical judgment, data-driven analysis, coaching of managers and executives, and actionable roadmaps for platform, DevOps, and AI-era engineering practices.

Lead community and content strategy for game announcements and Steam launches. Create and maintain Steam store pages, coordinate assets, manage communities across Steam, Discord, Reddit and social platforms, monitor launch performance, analyze sentiment and KPIs, publish developer updates, and provide actionable insights to development teams to improve engagement and product positioning.

Build and refine front-end experiences for web and mobile: onboarding, checkout, gallery features, design system and enterprise dashboard. Collaborate closely with designers and PMs, ship fast, maintain aesthetic quality, and iterate with user feedback using React, Next.js and TypeScript.

Serve as front-line support for policyholders: answer phone and email inquiries about policies, coverage, billing, and claims; document interactions; escalate complex issues; maintain product knowledge; improve support workflows and collaborate with CS and Claims teams.

Create, produce, and star in daily short-form video content for TikTok and Instagram Reels. Develop trend-driven concepts, manage a content calendar, analyze performance metrics, engage with followers, and collaborate with the marketing team to grow organic reach and brand presence.