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Akuna Capital

Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

... operating model • Evaluate proposed solution architectures and provide recommendations • Provision, configure, and monitor technologies such as Kubernetes (EKS and on-premise), Spark, Kafka, and ...

hightower

Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$140K - $150K/yr

Your Future Team The Platform Engineer owns the connective tissue across Hightower's technology ... operating problems into clear specs and practical systems. You will connect cloud services ...

Hightower

Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$140K - $150K/yr

Your Future Team The Platform Engineer owns the connective tissue across Hightower's technology ... operating problems into clear specs and practical systems. You will connect cloud services ...

CEDENT

Power Platform Architect

Deerfield, IL · On-site +1

Act as a Power Platform subject matter expert and facilitate and champion power platform * Identify ... operating business outcome driven technical solutions. • Establish governance and processes to ...

Cccis

VP Architect, AI & Platform

Chicago, IL · On-site

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) is a leading cloud platform for the multi-trillion-dollar ... Architecture Operating Model You will build an architecture function that enables teams rather than ...

Growth Signals

Partner Manager, Alliances

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $85K/yr

Become an independent platform operator. Build mastery in the platform and in context engineering, to eventually own deliverable production and presentation independently. * Develop assets and ...

Growth Signals

Partner Manager, Alliances

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $85K/yr

Become an independent platform operator. Build mastery in the platform and in context engineering, to eventually own deliverable production and presentation independently. * Develop assets and ...

TransUnion

Director, Platform Partnerships

Chicago, IL · On-site

$240K - $251K/yr

Design and enforce the platform enablement operating model, including standards, governance, and foundational KPIs, to ensure consistent execution and adherence to TransUnion data handling, privacy ...

TransUnion

Director, Platform Partnerships

Chicago, IL · On-site

$240K - $251K/yr

Own the internal operating cadence with Solutions, Markets and Sales for priority third-party platforms, coordinating working sessions, governance forums, and QBR support to ensure execution ...

Transunion

Director, Platform Partnerships

Chicago, IL · On-site

$240K - $251K/yr

Design and enforce the platform enablement operating model, including standards, governance, and foundational KPIs, to ensure consistent execution and adherence to TransUnion data handling, privacy ...

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How much do platform operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for platform operator in Chicago, IL is $20.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.36 and $22.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Platform Operator vs Cloud Engineer?

AspectPlatform OperatorCloud Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires certifications like CompTIA Linux+, AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerOften requires AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certifications
Work EnvironmentManages on-premises or hybrid platforms, often within data centersWorks primarily in cloud environments, designing and deploying cloud solutions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in data centers, enterprise IT, and hybrid infrastructureCommon in tech companies, startups, and organizations adopting cloud services
Search & Comparison IntentPeople compare to cloud engineers to understand infrastructure management roles

While both roles involve managing technology infrastructure, Platform Operators focus on maintaining and operating existing platforms, often on-premises or hybrid, whereas Cloud Engineers design, implement, and optimize cloud-based solutions. Understanding these differences helps organizations and professionals choose the right career path or job role.

Platform Operator jobs near you
Infographic showing various Platform Operator job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 42% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,996 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL • On-site

Akuna Capital
Finance and Insurance • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Akuna Capitalexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm focused on collaboration and cutting-edge technology. As a Platform Engineer, you will take ownership of projects, design and implement cloud solutions, automate infrastructure, and work closely with various teams to improve efficiency and governance in a hybrid-cloud environment.
Responsibilities:
• Ensure cloud services are leveraged to their full potential (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and best practices are being followed
• Help manage our public cloud growth and continuously improve Akuna’s hybrid-cloud operating model
• Evaluate proposed solution architectures and provide recommendations
• Provision, configure, and monitor technologies such as Kubernetes (EKS and on-premise), Spark, Kafka, and other large-scale distributed databases
• Automate infrastructure management and development pipelines with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins and GitLab
• Explore new technologies in the cloud-native/container ecosystem
• Work with Infrastructure and Development teams to monitor systems, clusters and cloud deployments to detect errors and monitor performance
• Adhere to the engineering mindset of creating and maintaining performant and reliable production systems
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, SRE, DevOps, or related infrastructure roles
• Deep experience deploying, operating, and scaling production Kubernetes platforms, including Amazon EKS
• Strong expertise designing and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS; experience with GCP is a plus
• Advanced proficiency with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including reusable module development, state management, and platform automation
• Experience building and operating highly available, scalable, and secure cloud-native platforms
• Strong knowledge of observability, including monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational troubleshooting
• Proven experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices
• Strong Linux systems administration and troubleshooting skills in distributed production environments
• Proficiency in automation and scripting with Python, Bash, or similar languages
• Experience with cloud-native data services, including Amazon RDS, Aurora, Redshift, and DynamoDB
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and mentor engineers
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience partnering across engineering, operations, and business teams
• The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role
Preferred:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification preferred
Company:
Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in derivatives market-making. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Chicago, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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