Motion Recruitment
Junior DevOps Engineer/System Administrator
Motion Recruitment is hiring a Junior DevOps Engineer/System Administrator in Woodridge, Illinois, United States. Posted August 21, 2026.
Job at a glance
- Company
- Motion Recruitment
- Location
- Woodridge, Illinois, United States
- Pay
- $85,000 – $120,000
- Workplace
- On-site
- Sector
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- August 21, 2026
- Apply by
- November 21, 2026
About the job
Junior DevOps Engineer An innovative trading technology organization is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to help strengthen and scale the infrastructure behind its real-time trading platforms. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of systems, automation, and operations while gaining hands-on experience in a highly technical environment. As part of a collaborative engineering team, you'll contribute to the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of mission-critical systems. You'll have the chance to work with modern infrastructure technologies, support production environments, and help implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency across the organization.
Required Skills & Experience
- 0-3 years of experience in DevOps, Systems Administration, Infrastructure Support, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience supporting both Linux and Windows-based systems
- Ability to write scripts and automate tasks using tools such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Foundational understanding of networking concepts and connectivity troubleshooting
- Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues
- Experience querying and working with relational databases
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Comfortable working in an onsite, team-oriented environment Desired Skills & Experience
- Exposure to financial technology, trading platforms, or other performance-driven systems
- Knowledge of source control tools and automated deployment practices
- Experience using infrastructure monitoring and system health tools
- Familiarity with physical server environments, hosting facilities, or data centers
- Understanding of structured data formats such as JSON, XML, or similar technologies
- Experience reviewing logs, network diagnostics, or system performance data
- Interest in distributed systems, networking, and infrastructure architecture