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  • Senior Software Engineer

    Harnham

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    Senior Software Engineer - Build Next-Gen Conversational Platforms 💰 Salary: $230K base + 15% bonus + equity About the Opportunity Harnham is working with a fast-growing AI technology company that is building a next-generation agentic voice platform for enterprise-scale customer engagement. This organization partners with Fortune 50 businesses across healthcare, finance, and retail and is backed by leading investors with over $25M in funding. They are scaling rapidly and seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join their engineering team and help shape the future of conversational AI. The Role You'll design and build core platform components, working on backend services and APIs that power real-time voice applications. This role requires strong CS fundamentals, experience in scalable architectures, and collaboration with ML engineers and product teams. Key Responsibilities Develop backend services and APIs for high-concurrency, real-time applications Design scalable, secure architecture for cloud-based systems Work across backend and some frontend layers (full-stack experience is a plus) Implement solutions in AWS ecosystems (EKS, Lambda, S3) Optimize data models and pipelines using Postgres Collaborate with ML engineers and DevOps to integrate AI models into production Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices in coding, testing, and CI/CD What We're Looking For 6-7+ years of software engineering experience Strong CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, architecture) Experience with AWS services and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes) Proficiency in backend development (Java, Python, or similar) Exposure to frontend frameworks is a plus Familiarity with distributed systems and high-performance architectures Why Apply? Competitive compensation + bonus + equity Work on industry-disrupting AI solutions Collaborative culture with real impact Relocation support and hybrid flexibility
    $230k yearly 3d ago
  • Senior Android Developer

    Synergy Interactive

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    Are you passionate about developing innovative mobile solutions? Do you thrive in an environment where diversity of thought and background is celebrated? We?re looking for an Android Developer, on-site in our Chicago office, who brings expertise in Digital Rights Management (DRM) and video streaming technologies to help us build world-class mobile applications. Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance Android applications with a focus on secure video streaming. Implement DRM protocols (such as Widevine) to protect digital content. Collaborate closely with product, design, and backend teams to build seamless and secure streaming experiences. Ensure high performance, scalability, and usability of the app across different Android devices. Stay updated on the latest trends in Android development, DRM, and media streaming technologies. Debug and resolve complex technical issues across different versions of Android. Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and high coding standards. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality solutions on time. Take ownership of projects, making informed decisions to meet client and business needs. Required Qualifications Proven experience as an Android Developer with a strong portfolio of completed projects. Proficient in Java and Kotlin. Experience in developing applications for both current and older versions of Android. Deep understanding of Android?s graphics stack and media frameworks. Strong grasp of the Android event model and how touch and input events propagate through the View hierarchy. Ability to optimize media rendering and UI performance by leveraging low- level system APIs, memory management techniques, and profiling tools Solid understanding of Android architecture components and design patterns (MVVM, MVP) Familiarity with secure storage, encryption, and app security best practices. Familiarity with cloud services and integration (e.g., AWS). Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git Experience working in a fast-paced agency environment or similar settings. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Knowledge about network programing and protocols and integrating with RESTful and WebSocket-based APIs. Preferred Qualifications Experience with adaptive streaming and real-time video delivery. Experience working with DRM technologies (Widevine, etc.). Experience with graphics and animation libraries Knowledge of crypto theory (PKI) and SGX enclave will be a plus. Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with agile methodologies.
    $95k-128k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Java with Mainframe

    Vista Applied Solutions Group Inc. 4.0company rating

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    The client is looking for a Full Stack Developer with a primary focus on React front-end (60%) and secondary expertise in Java/Spring Boot (40%). The role also requires experience with Oracle Database and CA 7 / CA 11 schedulers. Responsibilities: The Enterprise Job Scheduling (EJS) team administers support of the CA7 and CA11 tool set and tasks and their associated processes. This position will be focused on developing a Web application which will automate the CA7 scheduling workflow. Demonstrate technical leadership and provide technical knowledge and capabilities as a team member and individual contributor. Lead resolution processes for complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Develop programs in languages such as Shell Script/REXX/JAVA/REACTjs/SQL for Automation initiatives. Must be able to communicate across differing audiences including technical, managerial and vendors. Can develop technical solution requirements and lead individual or small team initiatives. Participate in 7x24x365 Oncall Support after proper training. Required skills Ability to manage multiple deliverables with various time deliveries from days to months. Build interactive user interfaces using NodeJS/REACTJS ensuring responsive and dynamic web applications Develop server-side applications using Java Integrate frontend and backend components to deliver complete web solutions. Implement RESTful APIs and microservices. Design/Develop and maintain databases using Oracle SQL. Write SQL queries, stored procedures and optimize database performance. Ability to work with CI/CD tools/pipelines Ability to work closely with clients to resolve Tool issues. Work in Agile teams, participate in code reviews and use version control tools like GIT, Bitbucket Good communication skills, both written and oral are required as the individual must interface with application developers, support teams, software vendors and management staff. The successful candidate may be required (after suitable training) to participate in a 24x7 Oncall rotation and be required to provide off hours support as necessary.
    $77k-94k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Tandem Lead / Architect

    Hcltech

    Lead developer job in Rosemont, IL

    HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self-motivated Tandem Lead / Architect to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity. Job Title: Tandem Lead / Architect Position Type: Full-time Location: Rosemont, IL (Remote ok) Key Skills & Responsibilities: Should have 15+ years of working experience in Tandem/HP Nonstop application programming (Hands on Role) Expertise in COBOL, SCOBOL, NSQL (SQL/MP, SQL/MX), Enscribe, Pathway, EINSPECT/DEBUG, FUP, SCUP and TACL, TMF, BATCHCOM, SPOOLCOM. Good functional knowledge of ERP (OMS, WMS), and financial transactions. Good to have knowledge of core Java programming and Web Services/API. Need at least one: Snowflake / SQL Server / Oracle / MySQL experience Cloud experience would be nice, specifically S3 / Snowflake / AWS Familiar with Agile and Waterfall Projects. Nice to have the below skill set, but not mandatory: Need at least one: Windows server / Linux Unix/MFT Need at least one: Java / Java Script / C / VB / C# / C++ Flexible to work late nights and weekends to support the release and offshore team. Pay and Benefits Pay Range Minimum: $72,000 per year Pay Range Maximum: $147,400 per year HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to ****************** for investigation. Compensation and Benefits A candidate's pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year. How You'll Grow At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.
    $72k-147.4k yearly 5d ago
  • Lead Blockchain Software Developer

    Request Technology, LLC

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    Salary: Open + Bonus Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote *This role is open to H1B transfer* Qualifications Bachelor's degree 7+ years of experience in software development 5+ years of experience in Java 2+ years of development experience with Scala 2+ years of experience in react js or similar technologies 1+ years of experience with distributed application design & blockchain Experience with Akka or other actor-based systems Experience with DevOps and CICD tools (GIT, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Harness, Rancher) Experience with BDD methodologies & automated acceptance testing Web and Mobile Application development experience Understanding of message brokers, Queues and distributed datastores (Kafka, MQ, Redis, Splunk) Experience with continuous integration tools and techniques, automating processes, and writing scripts using Python and other languages. Proficient in the following types of testing: unit, integration, system, functional, non-functional, regression, performance, security, and acceptance Responsibilities Development and delivery of business features, integrating a variety of upstream data sources and presenting data through the user interface, all while enriching and advancing the platform. Work alongside experts that are building a next generation blockchain-based securities lending system, and paving the future of digital transformation in the capital markets industry Collaborate with others to deliver complex projects which may involve multiple systems Develop solutions to complex technical challenges while coding, testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and documenting the systems you develop Optimize application performance through analysis, code refactoring, and system tuning Recommend technologies and tools that improve the efficiency and quality of company systems and development processes.
    $95k-125k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Senior Back End Developer - Distributed Systems (C# or Golang)

    Access Search, Inc.

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    Our client, a fast-growing organization developing secure, scalable technologies for next-generation AI applications, is seeking a Backend Engineer to join their core platform team. In this role, you'll help build and refine the foundational services that power authentication, observability, data flows, and high-availability systems across a distributed ecosystem. This is an opportunity to work on complex backend challenges while shaping the infrastructure that supports mission-critical applications. What You'll Do Develop, enhance, and support backend services that form the foundation of the platform. Build and maintain core authentication and authorization capabilities. Apply principles of Domain-Driven Design to guide how services and components evolve over time. Architect, extend, and support event-sourced systems to ensure durable, consistent operations at scale. Participate in API design and integration efforts across internal and external stakeholders. Implement and support messaging frameworks (e.g., NATS) to enable reliable service-to-service communication. Maintain and improve observability tooling-including metrics, tracing, and logging-to ensure healthy system performance. Work closely with infrastructure, DevOps, and engineering teams to ensure robust, secure, and maintainable operations. What You Bring 3-6+ years of experience as a backend engineer. Strong knowledge of distributed systems and microservices. Proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (C#, Go, Rust, etc.). Practical experience with IAM concepts and authentication/authorization frameworks. Exposure to event-sourcing patterns, DDD, and common messaging systems (e.g., NATS, Kafka, SNS, RabbitMQ). Familiarity with Redis or similar in-memory caching technologies. Experience working with observability tools such as Prometheus, Jaeger, ELK, or Application Insights. Understanding of cloud-native environments and deployment workflows (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Why This Role Is Compelling You'll contribute directly to a foundational platform used across an entire organization-impacting performance, reliability, and security at every layer. If you enjoy solving distributed-system challenges and working on complex, high-scale backend services, this is a strong match. #BackendEngineering #DistributedSystems #PlatformEngineering #CloudNative #SoftwareJobs
    $90k-117k yearly est. 3d ago
  • AI Software Engineer

    Launch Consulting Group 3.9company rating

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    Be a part of our success story. Launch offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to do the best work of their lives in a dynamic and growing company. Through competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, internal advancement opportunities, and recognized community involvement, you will have the chance to create a career you can be proud of. Your new trajectory starts here at Launch! Launch is actively seeking qualified, energetic engineers with passion for building solutions leveraging new and emerging technologies related to AI. This is a software engineering role specializing in applications with use cases powered by AI solutions, especially Generative AI, such as LLM integration, vector embeddings, real-time inference, and semi-automated, human-in-the-loop workflows. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of AI technology, working on diverse projects that drive real-world impact. If you're passionate about AI and have the technical expertise to back it up, this role may be perfect for you! Responsibilities Include: Write high-quality, maintainable code in languages such as Python, JavaScript, C#, or others relevant to AI development Work closely with and in cross-functional teams including software engineers, project managers, designers, QA, data engineers, and data scientists Integrate with a variety of different APIs, services, and technologies to bring pre-trained models and other technologies to bear, such as cloud-based vector databases Develop APIs and interfaces to enable easy interaction between AI models and client applications Fine-tune and/or customize integration with pre-trained models to meet unique client needs Handle data preprocessing, cleaning, and augmentation to enhance model performance Implement strategies for managing and securing sensitive client data Monitor and optimize the performance of AI model integrations to optimize efficiency and accuracy Provide technical guidance and support to clients and internal stakeholders Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in NLP and machine learning Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field (strongly preferred) Prior IT digital consulting experience is highly preferred Proven experience in software development, with a focus on AI and machine learning Hands-on experience with integrating language models into applications and platforms Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar Experience with AI frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers) Experience with Generative AI tooling (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel) Knowledge of API development and integration Strong understanding of NLP concepts and techniques, including language modeling, text generation, and sentiment analysis Experience with large-scale language models (e.g., GPT, BERT) and their practical applications Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage client relationships Experience in project management and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker) a plus Familiarity with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices Innovative and curious, with a passion for emerging technologies and continuous learning Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality results Compensation & Benefits: As an employee at Launch, you will grow your skills and experience through a variety of exciting project work (across industries and technologies) with some of the top companies in the world! Our employees receive full benefits-medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and matched 401k. We also have an uncapped, take-what-you-need PTO policy. The anticipated base wage range for this role is $155,000 - $175,000. Education and experience will be highly considered, and we are happy to discuss your wage expectations in more detail throughout our internal interview process.
    $155k-175k yearly 1d ago
  • Lead Java Backend Developer

    DSM-H Consulting

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    Typical task breakdown: - Competent to perform all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work. - Acts as team leader for development and support groups; provides programming and application/technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members. - Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls. - Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems. - Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features - Mentor and assist software engineers, providing technical assistance and direction as needed - Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits - Identifies and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team - Guide the team to develop a structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in a casual, flexible environment - Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness - Lead development of new functionality and applications on cross-functional Agile project teams - Work with product owners to develop and implement complex, iterative delivery plans. - Performs integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results. - Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by CLIENT management from time to time. Interaction with team: - 13 folks in addition to the new roles coming out. Education & Experience Required: - Degree requirement: Degree is required with 10+ years experience / Masters degree is required to have 8+ years exp Required Technical Skills (Required) - Demonstrated experience leading software engineering projects. - 8 years or more of experience in designing and developing software applications in Java or Scala or at least 6 years of experience in Java or Scala with a master's degree in computer science or related field. - 7 or more years of developing back-end applications using Spring Framework, Hibernate, and enterprise software design patterns. - 7 or more years of experience with relational databases, non-relational databases and caching frameworks. Top candidates will also have: · Proven experience in many of the following, o Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software at scale. o Developing software applications using relational and non-relational databases. o Application architectural patterns, such as MVC, Microservices, Event-driven, etc. o Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GoCD, Azure Devops etc. o Deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure. o Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum) · Strong understanding and/or experience in many of the following, Batch or stream processing systems such as Apache Spark, Flink, Akka, Storm o Message brokers such as Kafka, Rabbitmq, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache ActiveMQ, Kinesis. o Experience designing well-defined Restful APIs o Experience writing API proxies on platforms such as Apigee Edge, AWS API Gateway or Azure API Gateway o Hands one experience with API tools such as Swagger, Postman and Assertible o Test driven development and behavior driven development. o Hands on experience with testing tools such as Selenium and Cucumber and their integration into CI/CD pipelines. o Datastores such as Postgres, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, Elasticsearch, MySQL, Oracle. o Debugging and maintaining software in Linux or Unix platforms. · Understanding of front-end state management libraries (redux) · Must demonstrate solid knowledge of computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms. · Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints · Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment · Demonstrated leadership on small to medium-scale projects impacting strategic priorities · Bachelor's degree in Computer science or Electrical engineering or related field is required Soft Skills (Required) - Excellent communication skills ( spoken and written)
    $89k-116k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Lead Java Developer

    Predica Inc.

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to join our IT team. This position will be full-time, remote, and is a contract position. What You'll Do Collaborate with a team of application specialists in supporting our client's enterprise applications Develop and perform unit testing REST web services and solutions using https-based web applications Translate business requirements into code in compliance with defined development standards, including all code documentation and design documentation Write backend as well as frontend code for web-based applications Resolve defects in a timely and thorough manner Participate in performance tuning across both application and network tiers Assess and triage issues at various levels based on priority and urgency Manage multiple priorities to ensure timelines are met Participate in cross training and knowledge sharing of best practices, both within and outside of the team Rapidly learn new applications and technologies as new systems are added to CAI's client programs Promote teamwork and effective communication. Fostering mutually beneficial working relationships with all CAI and client team members Deliver defect-free solutions that are compliant with industry and application best practices Analyze periodic, vendor-released application upgrades What You'll Need Required: Knowledge of tools like SOAP UI and Postman is a must Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Engineering, or related field Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Programmer/Analyst, Software Developer, IT Consultant, or similar occupation Deep technical knowledge of recent versions of the following tools and technologies: Java, AngularJS, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring Framework, Spring Security, Hibernate, Maven, Bootstrap, Oracle, JBoss, GitLab, SQL Developer/Toad, JIRA, JBoss Cruise Control, Eclipse Analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills The ability to work well under pressure and to perform to deadlines Team player who is self-aware Sound decision making ability with the ability to consult where needed High level of attention to detail and a desire to drive quality The ability to work unsupervised
    $89k-116k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Integration Developer- SAP/BTP

    Paradigm Technology 4.2company rating

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    Integrate SAP BTP apps with S/4HANA and non‑SAP systems using Integration Suite, BTP Destinations, API Management, and iFlows Configure and utilize core BTP services: HANA Cloud, XSUAA, Workflow, Launchpad Build and expose OData/CDS services; design RESTful and OData APIs for integration Participate in architecture planning, code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure best practices are followed Automate workflows and business rules within BTP, including event-driven design Provide technical support, documentation, and training for users and team members Stay up-to-date with new SAP BTP services, best practices, and cloud trends Required Skills & Qualifications Proven track record in SAP BTP development focusing on CAP, UI5, Fiori, and integration Strong experience with SAP Cloud Integration, iPaaS, message formats (SOAP, REST, IDocs, ALE), and API design Hands-on with HANA Cloud, XSUAA, Destinations, Workflow, Launchpad, Integration Suite, Kyma, etc. Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, communication, collaboration, and adaptability in agile environments Preferred or Optional Qualifications SAP certification such as SAP Certified Development Associate - SAP Cloud Platform Familiarity with SAP Build low-code/no-code tools (Apps, Work Zone, Process Automation) Experience modernizing legacy apps, building microservices, or implementing automation solutions Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, observability, and lifecycle management on BTP
    $74k-95k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Lead Software Engineer

    Tag-The Aspen Group

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    About the Company The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S., supporting over 16,000 healthcare professionals across 1,200+ health and wellness offices in 46 states. Our brands, including Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and AZPetVet, benefit from TAG's comprehensive suite of centralized business support services designed to enhance growth and provide high-quality healthcare experiences at scale. Together, we aim to make healthcare smarter, better, and more accessible for everyone. About the Role To support our rapid growth and technological evolution, we are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our expanding IT team. We're hiring two Lead Software Engineers on our full-stack team: one who leans Front-End and one who leans Back-End. You'll own mission-critical services (RESTful APIs, data streaming, rules engines) across microservices, set technical standards, and mentor engineers while collaborating with product and data science. You'll also help integrate AI models into production software and keep our products secure and compliant. Responsibilities Lead API and data-streaming service development used across TAG brands. Build and optimize systems for reusability, scalability, and maintainability; drive design patterns, code quality, and testing. Mentor engineers; influence architecture & best practices (technical leadership without direct people management). Partner with product & data science; participate in code reviews; stay current with emerging tech (including AI in software). Qualifications 10 years building large-scale software; ~5 years leading engineers/technical direction. Required Skills Strong in Python, Go, or C#; expert in REST; solid with GraphQL integrations. Proficient with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL), cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure), CI/CD, and Kubernetes. Experience integrating AI/ML models into software; security best practices/HIPAA awareness. Front-End-leaning role: deep experience with a modern SPA framework (e.g., React/TypeScript) and design-system driven UI. Back-End-leaning role: depth in distributed systems, data streaming, and service performance/observability. (Microservices & rules engines a plus.) Preferred Skills Healthcare tech exposure and HIPAA experience (bonus, not required). Pay range and compensation package Annual pay range: $167,000-$197,000. A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match. Equal Opportunity Statement If you are an applicant residing in California, please view our privacy policy here.
    $167k-197k yearly 3d ago
  • Senior ABAP Development Lead

    Local World

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    Relocation support is available for qualified candidates, with packages tailored to individual circumstances, including household status, number of vehicles, pets, and whether you rent or own your home. About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced SAP Development Lead to drive the design, ABAP development of a global SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud environment. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role at a growing U.S. organization. Ideal for someone who thrives on building scalable SAP solutions, driving secure system architecture, and collaborating cross-functionally with business and IT teams. You'll lead development strategy and play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability and performance of mission-critical SAP applications. Key Responsibilities SAP Development Lead end-to-end development of custom SAP solutions in S/4HANA Private Cloud. Build applications using ABAP, ABAP RAP, OO ABAP, Smart Forms, and Adobe Forms. Develop modern UI experiences with Fiori/UI5. Create CDS Views, OData services, and RESTful APIs using ADT, BOPF, and BRF+. Deliver WRICEF objects and performance tuning using Workbench, SAT, ST05, ST12. Manage complex integrations via SAP CPI, IDOCs, BAPIs, RFCs, and flat files. Collaborate across FI/CO, SD, MM, PP, PM, and QM functional areas for end-to-end solutions. Oversee DevOps and transport management to ensure traceable, compliant deployments. Manage 1 onshore ABAP developer and 1 offshore ABAP developer Collaborate with offshore SAP Security team to support secure solution delivery Required Qualifications Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 8+ years SAP development experience (S/4HANA or ECC). 3+ years in a senior technical or team leadership capacity. Expertise in ABAP, Fiori/UI5, ABAP RAP; CPI experience preferred. Strong WRICEF development and CDS/OData expertise. Hands-on in multiple SAP full lifecycle implementations. Familiarity with Basis, infrastructure, and performance management. Experience partnering with Security teams, and basic security knowledge, is a strong plus. Strong communication and leadership skills.
    $82k-123k yearly est. 4d ago
  • AS400 Synon Sr Developer

    Thunderhawk Technology Partners

    Lead developer job in Schaumburg, IL

    Technical/Functional Skills: • Strong functional knowledge of core PBM functions, specifically core adjudication, pricing, accumulators, MED D Pricing, benefit plan, patient pay and regulations Required Skills: • 15+ years of hands-on coding experience in CA/2E (Synon), including programming, array handling, and commit control • 8+ years of hands-on coding experience in COBOL AS400 and/or Cobol ILE • Experience working with ACMS/MOM • Strong exposure to DB2400 Must have Skills - iSeries, SYNON, COBOL, AS400 (Mid-Range), ILE, COBOL/400, CLLE, SQL Roles & Responsibilities • Analyze and understand the functional and technical requirements. • Work with business and capability teams to discuss and refine the requirements. • Ability to guide the team and do hands-on development. • Partner with team members to build robust, efficient, effective solutions. • Identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize applications. • Participate in Agile/Scrum development process. • Lead team in an onshore/offshore model • Work in a team focused on continuous integration, improvement and learning • Contribute to developing the technology roadmap for the team both functionally and technically • Experience of coordinating with the client for requirement clarification and solution discussions Generic Managerial Skills Required Education: Bachelor's Degree A master's is a plus
    $83k-108k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Software Engineer

    Sotalent

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    Job Title: Senior Software Engineer(Backend) Type : Full time Our client is looking for a skilled software engineer to join a collaborative, Agile-driven environment. This role focuses on building and supporting scalable, cloud-based applications that deliver impactful digital experiences and help drive financial well-being for millions of users. Key Responsibilities Work closely within and across Agile teams to design, build, test, deploy, and maintain modern full-stack solutions. Contribute to a culture of continuous learning by staying current with emerging technologies, exploring new tools, and sharing knowledge through engineering communities and mentorship. Partner with product managers and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality cloud solutions that support intuitive and engaging user experiences. Develop applications using a range of modern programming languages and frameworks, while leveraging both relational and non-relational databases. Build and deploy services using containerization and orchestration technologies, along with cloud-native platforms and services. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Minimum of three years of professional software development experience (excluding internships). Preferred Qualifications Five or more years of hands-on experience with at least one modern programming language such as Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js. Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar. Strong background in open-source frameworks and tools. Proven experience working in Agile or iterative development environments.
    $83k-108k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Senior Java Software Engineer

    ESB Technologies

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    We are looking for a Java Developer to analyse, design, code, and test Java/HTML/CSS/SQL code and web applications. What You'll Do Analyse business requirements to determine appropriate technology solutions Write code, complete programming, perform testing, and debugging of web applications Design and implement web services Create SQL queries and database objects Work with non-technical end users as needed Follow department standards and methodologies Interact and communicate effectively with all levels of staff, senior management, and customers Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required What You'll Need React and Unit testing for this one is a must. Required: 9 years of experience with Java 8, 11, and higher versions 5 years of experience with React and Unit Testing 6 years of experience with SQL 6 years of experience with JavaScript 6 years of experience with CSS 5 years of experience with Bootstrap 5 years of experience with JPA (Java Persistence API) 5 years of experience with JQuery 5 years of experience with Spring Framework (including MVC) Experience in agile development processes, especially Scrum Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well individually and in a team environment Preferred: 6 years of experience with Eclipse IDE 5 years of experience with AWS Cloud (CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodePipeline, etc.) 3 years of experience with Apache Tomcat/TomEE 3 years of experience with JUnit & Selenium 3 years of experience with Python 3 years of experience with Jira & Confluence
    $83k-108k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Java AWS Developer - Fintech Domain

    Greymatter Innovationz

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    Greymatter Innovationz helps you stay digitally relevant across domains, technologies, and skillsets, every day. We are looking for: Java AWS - Senior Developer with strong coding skills Duration: Contract Or Fulltime Onsite- 5 days/ wk Candidate must be heavy on backend Java API and heavy on AWS (Lamba or S3 or any other AWS tool) Must Have Qualifications: • Experienced with Java development using Spring boot framework • Strong knowledge of J2EE frameworks, Object Oriented Programming and microservices application architecture • Strong knowledge of core java with understanding of concepts like Java runtime, interservice communication, Logging/Monitoring, Authorization, Bounded-Context based modeling, Exception Handling, JSON parsing • Experienced with building and deploying applications in servers like Tomcat and WebSphere along with modern cloud tech stacks like Kubernetes and OCP. • Hands on experience with RDBMS and PL/SQL technologies with exposure to both on prem (Oracle, Postgres) and cloud managed services databases like RDS and CloudSQL • Strong experience in TDD methodology , writing and executing automated Junit Test cases • Experienced with Streaming/Queuing platforms - Kafka/RabbitMQ • Handson with Maven and Ant builds • Experienced with DevSecOps pipelines and tools like Jenkins or Harness • Knowledge of Payment domain with experience in wallet and digital payments. • Spring Integration, Spring State machine and Spring batch frameworks • Handon knowledge in AWS, GCP or Azure cloud • Experience on cloud native technologies like S3, SQS, Lambda functions etc • Knowledge of NO SQL databases • Strong knowledge and hands-on skills in Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, RHEL, Helm • Strong analytical and communication skills • Knowledge of API Management and API Integration design patterns • Exposure to Performance test tools like Jmeter or Gatling • Exposure to chaos experiments and Chaos tools like Gremlin, Litmus etc. At Greymatter Innovationz, We offer: Motivating Work Environment. Excellent Work Culture. Help you to upgrade yourself to the next level. And More!!!
    $73k-95k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Restaurant Technology Leader (POS / QSR)

    Cosourcing Partners-Enterprise-Ai and It Services Company

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    POS / Restaurant Technology Leader (QSR Domain) CoSourcing Partners is seeking a highly experienced Restaurant Technology Leader with deep expertise in Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) operations and the supporting technology ecosystem specifically Point-of-Sale (POS) platforms and restaurant operations systems. This role blends domain expertise, IT leadership, and client-facing consulting capabilities to drive strategic technology initiatives across large-scale, complex restaurant environments. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in POS systems, restaurant technology operations, and the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), along with the leadership presence to collaborate directly with senior business executives. The role requires extensive, ongoing on-site presence in Chicago. Key Responsibilities Domain & Technical Leadership Serve as a subject matter expert in QSR / restaurant operations, with hands-on understanding of the technology ecosystem supporting restaurant environments. Provide deep expertise in POS platforms, transaction flows, order management, restaurant operations tools, and integrations with back-of-house, delivery, kiosk, and digital systems. Apply strong understanding of SDLC, software engineering workflows, platform modernization practices, and restaurant technology architectures. Guide the design, enhancement, and implementation of restaurant technology capabilities across multiple workstreams. IT Team & Program Leadership Lead and influence cross-functional IT teams in a large-scale matrix organization, potentially overseeing up to 700 contributors across engineering, product, and operations. Provide clear direction, prioritization, and escalation management across multiple programs and technology deliverables. Drive accountability for quality, timeline, architecture decisions, and operational excellence across all assigned initiatives. Partner with global delivery teams to ensure alignment on business objectives and optimized execution across distributed teams. Executive Stakeholder Management Build trusted relationships with senior executives (Sr. Director, VP-level), becoming a strategic partner for day-to-day operations, escalations, and long-term business innovation. Serve as the primary liaison between business and technology teams, ensuring clarity of priorities, issue resolution, and delivery of new capabilities. Anticipate business needs and proactively identify opportunities where technology can improve operations, efficiency, and customer experience. Consulting & Business Development Contribution Although prior consulting experience is not required, the candidate must excel in a consulting-oriented environment with accountability for: Delivery performance (quality, timelines, revenue, and margin) Executive-facing communication and expectation management Identification and development of new business opportunities within client accounts Work collaboratively with leadership to expand restaurant technology engagements through thought leadership and strategic partnership. Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience in QSR or restaurant technology, with strong understanding of restaurant operations and supporting systems. Deep expertise with Point-of-Sale (POS) platforms commonly used in QSR environments; experience with brands such as Domino's, Starbucks, McDonald's, or similar preferred. Strong IT background with experience across the Software Development Life Cycle, including architecture exposure, engineering collaboration, and platform integrations. Proven experience leading large-scale, matrixed IT teams ideally hundreds of contributors across multiple programs or capabilities. Demonstrated success partnering with senior business leaders, managing escalations, building trust, and delivering strategic outcomes. Ability to thrive in a consulting-style environment with accountability for delivery performance, financial outcomes, and client satisfaction. Strong communication, executive presence, and problem-solving skills. Must be located in or willing to relocate to Chicago, with significant on-site presence required. Location Chicago, IL - On-site presence is essential and required for success in this role. CoSourcing Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We believe in creating a work environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our success. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Join us and be part of a team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    $71k-93k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Databricks Technical Lead

    Ender-It

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    Title: Databricks Technical Lead Duration: 12+ Months Role description We're looking for a Databricks Technical Lead who can guide the design and build-out of our data engineering and transformation platforms. This person will be the go-to expert on Databricks, Delta Lake, and Spark, and will help shape how data flows across our organization - from ingestion all the way through our curated layers. This is a hands-on leadership role. You won't just review work - you'll help solve hard problems, mentor engineers, set standards, and make architecture decisions that will influence the platform for years. What You'll Do Lead the technical direction for Databricks-based data pipelines and frameworks. Design and review patterns for ingesting, transforming, and publishing data (Bronze → Silver → Gold). Define best practices around Delta Lake, schema evolution, SCD handling, and metadata-driven transformations. Provide technical oversight across multiple engineering squads. Work with architects, data modelers, quality engineers, and operations teams to ensure pipelines are built the right way. Mentor data engineers and help elevate the overall engineering capability. Oversee Unity Catalog governance, including RBAC, lineage, and schema enforcement. Help troubleshoot complex performance issues and guide teams on tuning and optimization. Support integration with orchestration tools and CI/CD processes. What You Bring Several years of hands-on Spark experience and deep expertise with Databricks (Workflows, Delta Lake, Repos, Unity Catalog). Strong understanding of data engineering patterns, especially medallion architecture. Comfortable designing metadata-driven systems using YAML/JSON or similar configuration styles. Solid knowledge of AWS data services (S3, Glue, IAM, or equivalents). Experience with structured streaming and Auto Loader is a plus. Ability to lead and mentor engineers, give constructive feedback, and set engineering standards. Strong communication skills - able to explain complex ideas in a clear and approachable way. Recruiter Checklist - Databricks Technical Lead Must-Have Skills 5+ years Databricks experience at a senior/lead level Strong Spark (PySpark + Spark SQL), not just SQL users Deep understanding of Delta Lake (OPTIMIZE, VACUUM, compaction, file layout) Designed or owned a medallion architecture Experience with schema evolution & SCD Type 1/2 handling Hands-on Unity Catalog experience (permissions, lineage, governance) Built or maintained metadata-driven frameworks Streaming experience (Auto Loader / Structured Streaming) Experience with Airflow, Glue, or Databricks Workflows Working knowledge of cloud services (AWS) Leadership Indicators Has led or mentored engineering teams Performs architecture/design reviews Sets standards and frameworks Communicates clearly with tech and non-tech teams Red Flags Only familiar with Databricks notebooks, not platform engineering No real Spark optimization experience No Unity Catalog exposure Has not worked on metadata-driven patterns Cannot explain SCD or schema evolution confidently
    $71k-93k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Dotnet Developer

    Hexaware Technologies 4.2company rating

    Lead developer job in Chicago, IL

    Required Skills & Experience Strong and practical expertise in .NET development. Solid experience with Microsoft Azure and AI Foundry/AI-related solutions. Strong Python programming skills. Proficiency with low-code/no-code platforms, especially Retool. Ability to quickly prototype, iterate, and convert ideas into workable models. Strong debugging skills with a proactive attitude toward fixing code and optimizing performance. Personal Attributes Must be a “vibe coder”-creative, curious, and passionate about building cool things. A true self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision. A go-getter who thrives in fast-paced environments. High energy, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of ownership in getting work done.
    $63k-80k yearly est. 3d ago
  • SAP Technical Lead

    Rstar Technologies

    Lead developer job in Westmont, IL

    SAP Lead/Architect •Client and the Project we are hiring for :- rSTAR •Replacement or a new role:- New •If Replacement then of who:- NA •FTE/CONTRACT:- FTE Job Description- We are seeking a highly experienced SAP Technical Lead/Architect with strong hands-on experience in SAP ECC development and integration to lead the SAP-side implementation of a large-scale enterprise integration initiative. The role is focused on enabling end-to-end integration of order management and supply chain data (e.g., schedule agreements data, contracts, forecasts, deliveries, inventory) from SAP ECC into Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud through MuleSoft, with SAP being the data source. The ideal candidate will own SAP deliverables, including IDoc configuration, function module/BAPI enhancements, RFC setup, CPI monitoring, and coordination with business and integration stakeholders. Years of experience :- 15+ Years Roles and Responsibilities :- •Lead SAP development and integration activities including IDoc enhancements (ORDER05,DELFOR02, DELVRY07 etc.,) and custom order types (ZE14, LZM, TAM etc.,). •Design, develop, and enhance ABAP components including Function Modules, BAPIs, BADIs, RFCs, and custom reports/forms. •Configure ALE, RFC destinations (SM59), partner profiles, and distribution models for SAP integrations. •Collaborate with business and functional stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into SAP technical solutions. •Map SAP ECC tables (e.g., VBAK, VBAP, LIKP, VBBE etc.,) to IDoc segments, with support for custom fields and validations. •Monitor and troubleshoot interface flows using SAP CPI/PI/PO and tools like WE02, WE05, and WE19. •Lead or participate in end-to-end SAP project delivery including design, development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support. •Guide and mentor junior consultants, and coordinate work with offshore/onshore delivery teams. •Manage incident resolution, change requests, and performance tuning across SAP technical components. •Prepare and maintain technical documentation, integration specifications, and training materials. •Ensure quality standards, project timelines, and SAP best practices are consistently followed. Qualification & skills :- •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. •8+ years of SAP ECC technical experience with at least 2 full-cycle SAP implementations. •Strong hands-on expertise in ABAP, IDoc enhancements, BAPI, RFCs, ALE, and dataconversions (BDC, LSMW). •Experience with SAP CPI or SAP PI/PO for monitoring and supporting integration scenarios. •Functional understanding of SAP SD, MM, PP, FI modules and integration touchpoints. •Proven leadership in managing SAP technical delivery teams and stakeholder coordination. •Solid knowledge of SAP development tools (SE80, SE11, ST22, SM59, WE19, etc.). •Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills. •Experience working in global delivery environments and cross-functional teams
    $71k-93k yearly est. 3d ago

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