Junior DevOps Engineer / Windows / Linux / Woodridge, IL / Onsite

By myKelly | September 17, 2026

Junior DevOps Engineer / Windows / Linux / Woodridge, IL / Onsite

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Woodridge, IL, US

Information Technology

Full Time,

$80000 - $120000

On-site

Other/Non Classified

Woodridge, IL, US

$80000 - $120000

Full Time,

Other/Non Classified

On-site

Information Technology

Apply On Motion Recruitment Applied

Job details

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Woodridge, IL with a growing proprietary trading firm that develops data-driven trading strategies across global markets. You will support and improve the infrastructure powering trading operations, working with Linux and Windows servers, Python, Bash, PowerShell, TCP/IP networking, monitoring and alerting tools, infrastructure automation, databases, and production systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically curious junior engineer who wants hands-on exposure to high-availability infrastructure, automation, troubleshooting, and low-latency trading environments. You will work closely with developers, traders, and infrastructure teams while helping support new trading initiatives and improve deployment reliability. The role offers broad technical ownership, continuous learning, and the chance to build a strong foundation across DevOps, systems engineering, SRE, networking, and production support

Required Skills & Experience

  • 0–3 years of professional experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, SRE, Trade Support, or a related field
  • Strong system administration and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience supporting both Linux and Windows Server environments
  • Scripting experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues across infrastructure and applications
  • Experience analyzing logs and diagnosing system, application, and connectivity issues
  • SQL and database experience
  • Ability to work on-site in Woodridge, IL
  • Comfortable working in a high-pressure production environment
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

  • 50% Linux Systems
  • 30% Windows Server
  • 20% Python, Bash, PowerShell, Networking, Monitoring, and Automation

Daily Responsibilities

  • 60% Hands-On Engineering and Troubleshooting
  • 15% Automation, Monitoring, and Process Improvement
  • 25% Team Collaboration, Documentation, and Production Support

The Offer

  • Salary + Benefits

You will receive the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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