Senior Cloud Engineer

Who We AreAs the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. We believe our team should be like family, prioritizing safety, enthusiasm, integrity, and a willingness to embrace change. Our workplace has been recognized for growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and on Crain's Fast 50 list ten times, and we have been voted a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.
Perks
Parts Town Pride – virtual tour and culture
Quarterly profit‑sharing bonus
Hybrid work schedule
Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
Volunteer opportunities
Health, dental, and life insurance;
RRSP/DPSP match;
employee assistance programs;
paid time off, holidays, and parental leave;
professional development opportunities
The Job at a GlanceAs a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will automate, optimize, and maintain our cloud infrastructure to ensure it is scalable, secure, and efficient. Your work will involve Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, cloud operations, cost optimization, security compliance, and mentoring teams on DevOps practices.
A Typical Day
Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines
Develop and manage scalable IaC solutions using Terraform and Ansible
Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security, including capacity planning and disaster recovery
Manage containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes
Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure with advanced logging and monitoring tools, setting up alerts and rapid incident response
Collaborate with development teams on microservices and event‑driven architectures
Lead enforcement of cloud security practices, including IAM, encryption, and compliance with organizational standards
Evangelize a DevOps culture across the organization, providing training and support on best practices and tooling
To Land This Opportunity
5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering with a track record of managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
Proficiency with cloud platforms, primarily Azure, with experience in AWS or Google Cloud
Experience with CI/CD automation tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
Strong background in IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Packer, with modular, reusable code
Hands‑on expertise with Docker and Kubernetes, including cluster administration
Deep understanding of cloud networking (VPCs, subnets, load balancing, and security configurations)
Experience in cloud security (IAM, encryption, security group management, SAST/DAST tools)
Proficiency in cloud monitoring and logging tools such as the ELK Stack, Datadog, and New Relic
Background in configuration management, secrets management, and ITSM practices (Change, Knowledge & Incident Management)
About Your Future TeamOur team is fast‑growing, embraces rapid change, and works with a spirit of collaboration, growth, and work‑life balance. We celebrate a performance‑based culture with profit sharing and annual bonuses, and we provide comprehensive benefits to support our employees.
Parts Town is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment, selection, and employment process.
#J-18808-Ljbffr