Director of Automation and SDET
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
is bonus eligible***
Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Director of Automation and SDET with AI/ML experience. Candidate will be responsible for defining, driving and scaling enterprise-wide test automation, quality engineering practices. This role will architect and implement advanced automation solutions across applications, data and platforms, enable adoption of best practices, and establish the governance, metrics and tools. The role combines technical expertise with strong leadership and stakeholder collaboration skills to deliver next generation automation infusing AI capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Define and execute the enterprise automation strategy aligned with business and technology modernization goals.
Drive adoption of automation in all phases of testing including automated regression and smoke tests to improve quality and accelerate testing.
Implement automated quality gates, pre/post deployment checks and shift-left testing.
Architect scalable, reusable automation frameworks covering UI, API, microservices, data pipelines, Kafka/event driven systems, batch jobs, reports and databases.
Define standards for BDD, contract testing, CI/CD integration, synthetic data generation and environment-agnostic test automation.
Establish tagging and traceability across automation framework, Jira, Confluence, Test management tools, CI/CD pipelines and Splunk.
Introduce and scale synthetic test data management, environment/service virtualization for complex integration testing.
Envision and implement AI/ML and Generative AI infused solutions for test case generation, test data generation, automation script generation and quality insights.
Build quality engineering and automation center of excellence to drive training, reusable asset libraries and knowledge management artifacts.
Partner with development, product, DevOps and Platform Engineering leaders to embed automation into all stages of SDLC.
Define, monitor and report KPIs/OKRs for automation outcomes to executives and product owners.
Drive compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and audit readiness across automation and QE practices.
Manages a team of people managers, individual contributors, and consultants/contractors
Qualifications:
Minimum ten (15) years' of IT experience with ten (10)+ years in test automation.
Proven track record of leading enterprise-scale automation initiatives in complex, distributed environments (microservices, cloud, batch applications, data, MQ, Kafka event driven systems).
Hands-on experience with service virtualization, synthetic test data management.
Strong hands-on expertise in testing and test automation tools and frameworks including Jira, BDD, Selenium, Cucumber, REST-assured, JMeter, Playwright.
Strong programming experience in Java and Python.
Deep understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Harness, GitHub), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker).
Experience with Kafka/event-driven testing, large data set validations
Experience with Agile development processes for enterprise software solutions
Strong background in metrics-driven quality reporting and risk-based decision making.
Strong organizational leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and make decisions quickly
Knowledgeable about industry trends, best practices, and change management
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate and interact with a variety of internal/external customers, coworkers, and Executive Management
Strong work ethic, hands-on, detail oriented with a customer service mentality
Team player, self-driven, motivated, and able to work under pressure
Results-oriented and demonstrated record of developing initiatives that impact productivity
Technical Skills:
Proficiency with modern quality engineering tools including Jira, Jenkins, automation frameworks, test management tools.
Software QA methodologies (requirements analysis, test planning, functional testing, usability testing, performance testing, etc.)
Familiarity with AI/ML/GenAI Solutions in QE.
Utilizing best practices in software engineering, software test automation, test management tools, and defect tracking software
Past/Current experience of 3+ years working on a large-scale cloud native project Experience with cloud technologies and migrations using public cloud vendor preferably using cloud foundational services like AWS's VPCs, Security groups, EC2
Education and/or Experience:
BS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems Management or a similar technical field
10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance space preferably on complex systems and large programs.
Senior SDET - Architect
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Test Architect to lead our Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) quality assurance initiatives and contribute to application development projects leveraging Python, Spring Boot, and React. This role bridges the domains of cloud infrastructure, automated testing, and modern application engineering, making it ideal for a technical leader passionate about DevOps, platform reliability, and developer productivity.
Role Overview
As a Test Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust quality frameworks for Azure-based IaC solutions, driving the adoption of automation best practices, and ensuring infrastructure consistency and compliance across multiple environments. You will also play a key role in developing and integrating supporting applications-ranging from automation scripts to dashboards-using Python for backend logic and Spring Boot/React for full-stack web development.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and evolve comprehensive automated test strategies for Azure IaC, focusing on Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and policy compliance.
Lead the development of Python-based automation tools and scripts for test execution, resource provisioning, configuration validation, and infrastructure reporting.
Design, build, and maintain user-facing dashboards, reporting tools, and workflow automation platforms using Spring Boot and React, enabling data-driven insights into IaC test coverage, drift management, and compliance posture.
Integrate IaC quality gates into CI/CD systems such as GitHub Actions, ensuring all code deployments pass automated test suites and drift detection scans before promotion.
Establish and refine frameworks for drift detection, root cause analysis, and remediation, leveraging both native Azure services and custom-developed solutions.
Collaborate with architects, security specialists, and application developers to align infrastructure test practices with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and evolving cloud technologies.
Promote best practices through code reviews, technical workshops, and documentation.
Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive automated testing suites for Azure IaC using python.
Develop, execute, and refine test cases to validate infrastructure modules, deployments, and policies in Azure environments.
Develop, enhance, and maintain supporting applications and tools using Python, Spring Boot, and React, facilitating automation, reporting, and dashboarding for IaC quality and drift management.
Monitor, report, and remediate infrastructure drift, using tools and frameworks for continuous compliance and configuration management.
Maintain detailed documentation on test coverage, drift findings, and corrective actions taken to ensure auditability and traceability.
Conduct root cause analysis for infrastructure failures and propose solutions to improve test coverage and resilience.
Stay up-to-date with Azure platform enhancements, testing tools, and industry trends in cloud IaC quality, governance, and full-stack development.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
14+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering and automated testing, with a minimum of 3 years focused on Azure public cloud.
Expertise in infrastructure automation using Terraform, ARM templates, and Bicep within Azure environments.
Advanced proficiency in Python for developing test automation, orchestration logic, and data processing pipelines.
Strong background in full-stack application development, including building RESTful APIs and web applications with Spring Boot (Java) and React.
Hands-on experience with configuration management, monitoring, and compliance tools native to Azure, as well as industry-standard frameworks (e.g., Terratest, Pester).
Track record of integrating infrastructure quality assurance into modern CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with an emphasis on technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
Proficient in supporting, maintaining, and enhancing Spring Boot applications, ensuring seamless integration with backend services, optimized performance, and robust security for enterprise-scale cloud environments.
Extensive hands-on experience with Azure-native monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights, enabling proactive detection and resolution of infrastructure issues.
Proficiency in integrating monitoring frameworks with automated test suites and reporting dashboards, ensuring visibility into resource health, compliance drift, and system performance.
Preferred Skills
Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP) and hybrid IaC strategies.
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS) and microservices architectures.
Background in building secure, compliant platforms within regulated industries.
Expertise in workflow automation, event-driven architectures, and data visualization using Python, Spring Boot, and React.
Experience with TypeScript, Next.js, or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
Understanding of security best practices (OWASP, JWT, OAuth2, SSO).
Background in performance optimization, caching strategies, and application monitoring.
Exposure to automated testing tools (Jest, Mocha, Selenium, JUnit).
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
Relevant Azure and DevOps certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, DevOps Engineer Expert) are strongly preferred.
Lead Software Engineer
Software development engineer 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.
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Senior SDET/QA Lead
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
Note: Need local candidates only and interview will be onsite
Role and Overview of the role:
Looking for a candidate who has 8 to 10 years of experience. It's a Senior lead kind of a role who would be involved in trying to understand development solutions for different features that are coming available, try and understand the testing scope for these new solutions, come up with a test approach, test plan, outline the test cases. Perform automation for these cases and develop automated squirts and then continuously monitor. This candidate will do the PR reviews, be sort of the senior QA who will be helping out the juniors with the questions they have for somebody who can take ownership and then make sure on time without any issues. Looking for somebody who is really strong in Java. Candidates should have Java Background and use Karate and then different automated testing tools.
Top Skills:
l Java
l Cucumber
l JBehave / BDD
l At least 8 years of test automation framework design
l Strong experience in testing Web Services (REST APIs) (3+5 years)
l The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
l 3+ years of experience in developing scenario based performance testing using JMeter
l Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties
l End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms
Education and Experience:
l Years of experience: 8-10 yrs experience
l Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience
Position's Contributions to Work Group:
- AKA Senior SDET Extend testing automation framework using JAVA/JAVA Script Take ownership in understanding business requirements/ACs and develop test strategy/test plan Develop automation testcases using existing automation framework
Typical task breakdown:
Develop test automation code for Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), of systems, infrastructure, and test framework.
• Plan, design, develop, and maintain API test automation framework that facilitates automation scripting, execution, and analysis of results
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for test engineers on multiple applications/projects onshore and offshore; train and mentor project team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites
• Coordinate with product owner to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed
• Develop automated functional scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, JMeter.
• Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate
• Provide expertise in testing methodologies, best practices, and standards
Technical Skills
(Required)
- Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (3-5 years) Cucumber(3-5 years), JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks
• At least 8 years of test automation framework design
• Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs)
• Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
• The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
• 3+ years of experience in developing scenario based performance testing using JMeter
• Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties
• End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms
(Desired)
• Hands on experience with Python
• Development experience in AWS Cloud technology
• Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired
• Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus
• Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)
• At least 2 years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices
• Understanding of a micro service Architecture
• Experience load and performance testing
• Strong documentation skills
Soft Skills
(Required)
• Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment
• Pro-active, flexible and creative
• Very strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with developers and business users.
Senior Software Engineer
Software development engineer 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
Software Engineer
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
Senior Software Engineer
A tech-focused online brokerage based in The Loop is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work on their core trading systems. They've been in business for over 20 years now and are in a major growth phase.
This position focuses on the full life cycle of their proprietary trading platform, specifically across the front, middle, and back-office systems. You will be joining an established firm with a history of strong performance and a collaborative, tech-first culture.
Responsibilities
Developing and optimizing their high-performance order routing engines.
Designing and implementing market data processing services.
Integrating new features and connections using the FIX Protocol.
Collaborating with business stakeholders to translate needs into technical solutions.
Maintaining a high standard of code quality, performance, and reliability across all trading systems.
Requirements
Significant professional experience working as a Software Engineer, ideally on complex, high-performance systems.
Expertise in C# development.
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Pluses
Any professional experience with C++.
Direct experience working on low-latency trading systems, market data, or electronic brokerage platforms.
Familiarity with financial protocols like FIX.
Lead DevOps Engineer
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
Qorali is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to drive the evolution of our cloud and automation strategy. In this role, you'll own the design and delivery of enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure, lead mission-critical DevOps initiatives, and mentor engineers across the organization.
We're looking for a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and Kafka - someone who thrives on solving complex challenges and setting best practices for scalable, secure, and resilient systems.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and implement highly available, automated cloud solutions on AWS.
Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery.
Design, deploy, and manage containerized workloads with Kubernetes.
Lead Kafka platform operations to support real-time, high-throughput applications.
Champion infrastructure-as-code with Terraform, driving automation and repeatability.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and serve as escalation point for critical issues.
Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to deliver end-to-end DevOps solutions.
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or infrastructure automation.
Proven expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions), Python and Kafka.
Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef).
Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST), and high-availability design.
Demonstrated leadership experience, guiding technical teams and influencing DevOps best practices.
Compensation & Benefits
$150-180k base salary + 15% bonus
22+ days PTO
Health, vision, dental & life insurance
6% 401k matching
Location: Hybrid, Chicago or Dallas
Senior iOS Developer
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
We're looking for a talented iOS Developer who is passionate about building high-quality, user-friendly mobile applications. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop an iOS app from scratch, shaping both its technical foundation and user experience. You'll work closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to bring ideas to life and create seamless mobile experiences for our users.
What You'll Do
Design, develop, and deploy an iOS application from the ground up using Swift.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into scalable, high-performance code.
Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness through testing and debugging.
Implement intuitive user interfaces and engaging interactions.
Integrate third-party APIs and backend services to enhance app functionality.
Stay up to date with the latest iOS development trends, tools, and best practices.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
We recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria below. If you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute, we'd love to hear from you.Strong understanding of idiomatic Swift design patterns and iOS libraries.
Experience working with RESTful APIs and WebSockets to integrate backend services.
Deep understanding of Core Graphics, Core Image, and AVFoundation for efficient rendering, transformation, and playback of images and video.
Expertise in iOS display pipelines, including how CALayers, Core Animation, and rendering loops interact with the GPU for optimal performance.
Strong grasp of the iOS event model, including RunLoop, GCD, and how UIKit propagates touch, gesture, and UI updates across the main thread.
Knowledge of Apple's App Store submission process and guidelines.
Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
Strong problem-solving skills and a growth mindset.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team spirit.
Bonus Points
Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced environment.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps.
Senior C++ Developer
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
Qualifications
- At least 8 years of professional experience with significant exposure to large complex projects with cross functional teams.
- Strong Experience in developing secure, low-latency enterprise level applications in Linux environment using C (including C1417), Boost and STL libraries.
- Experience in working with cloud technologies, especially on Azure ecosystem would be highly preferred.
- Experience in developing highly secure code by following guidelines like OWASP, NIST would be strongly desirable.
- Solid background in relational/document-based databases.
- Experience in developing high performing RESTful web services with database connectivity.
- Experience in working with scripting languages -Bash, Python and the like.
- Exposure to C unit testing frameworks would be desirable.
Tasks / responsibilities
- Develop and maintain massive existing C codebase pertaining to Security Development Team.
- Building and maintaining reusable C components/libraries for future use.
- Responsible for efficiently working with other teams in the organization to help them upgrade to latest client-side libraries in our quest to modernize the C stack.
Secondary Skills
- Highly motivated, self-directed and possesses solid execution skills.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and probes beyond the surface of the requested data to get at the valuable (actionable) information.
- Able to understand complex technical concepts quickly.
- Detail oriented but understands broader impacts of requests.
- Adjusts quickly to changing priorities as necessary.
- Manages multiple tasks and deliverables simultaneously and in an organized and results-oriented manner.
- Strives to proactively identify and address areas where business process efficiency and effectiveness improvements would make a positive impact on the top and bottom lines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Possesses a strong analytical, quantitative and objective outlook.
- Excellent people skills are also necessary since this position interacts with all levels
Senior Python Developer
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
Design & build production-grade services and APIs (FastAPI / Django / Flask) using clean, well-tested Python.
Architect scalable systems (microservices, event-driven patterns, async I/O, caching) with high availability and failover.
Data & storage: model schemas; write efficient SQL; integrate with Postgres/MySQL, caching (Redis)
Performance & reliability: profile (cProfile, py-spy), tune hot paths, apply back-pressure, circuit breakers, retries, and idempotency.
Security & compliance: enforce authN/Z, secrets management, secure coding, dependency hygiene (SCA), and data protection.
DevOps & quality: code reviews, automated testing (pytest), static typing (mypy/pyright), linting, and CI/CD best practices.
Cloud & platform: containerize ; deploy to Kubernetes or serverless (Azure Functions); manage IaC (Terraform).
Observability: instrument with OpenTelemetry; create actionable dashboards/alerts
Minimum qualifications
10+ years of professional software engineering with Python in production.
Deep expertise with at least one Python web framework (FastAPI, Django, or Flask) and modern async programming.
Strong CS fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, and concurrency
Proven experience designing distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
Solid SQL/ORM experience (SQLAlchemy/Django ORM) and schema design.
Mastery of testing (unit/integration/contract), CI/CD (GitHub /Azure DevOps), and release strategies.
Hands-on with cloud (Azure), containers, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation.
Excellent communication; ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
Nice to have :
Security background: OAuth2/OIDC, Key Vault/Secrets Manager, threat modeling, SDLC governance.
FinTech domain experience
Front-end familiarity (React) for API-consumer alignment.
Senior Java Software Engineer
Software development engineer 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
Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
📱 Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer
📍 Chicago, IL | 🏢 Hybrid | 💼 Full-Time
At Sprocket Sports, We are currently seeking an Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer to join our Team. The ideal candidate has a passion for youth sports and managing a best-in-class software platform that will be used by thousands of youth sports club administrators, coaches, parents and players.
About Sprocket
Sprocket Sports is a fast-growing technology company based in Chicago and a national leader in the youth sports space. Our software and services help clubs streamline operations, reduce costs, and grow faster, so they can focus on what really matters: kids playing sports. We're also proud to be a certified Great Place to Work 2024, with a culture that balances high standards, accountability, and fun.
What You'll Do
As an experienced DevOps / cloud engineer you will help us scale and maintain a high-performing, reliable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. As an Azure Cloud Engineer, you will be the backbone of our cloud infrastructure, ensuring our platform is always available, fast, and secure for our users. You will manage our resources in Microsoft Azure, focusing heavily on performance optimization, cost control, and proactive system health monitoring. This role is perfect for someone passionate about cloud technology, DevOps principles, and continuous improvement. In this role you will interact with our software engineers, product managers and occasionally with operational stakeholders. We are seeking individuals who like to think creatively and have a passion for continually improving the platform.
Responsibilities:
Core Azure Cloud Management
Resource & Cost Optimization:
Manage, provision, and maintain our complete suite of Azure resources (e.g., App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, VMs).
Proactively manage and reduce cloud costs by identifying and implementing efficiencies in resource utilization and recommending right-sizing strategies.
Security and Compliance:
Ensure security best practices are implemented across all Azure services, including network segmentation, access control (IAM), and patching.
Performance & Reliability Engineering (SRE Focus)
System Health and Monitoring:
Ongoing monitoring of application and system performance using Azure and DataDog to detect and diagnose issues before they impact users.
Review system logs, metrics, and tracing data to identify areas of concern, bottlenecks, and opportunities for performance tuning.
Performance Testing
Lead efforts to conduct load testing and performance testing on the system.
Database Performance Tuning:
Review and optimize SQL performance by analyzing query plans, identifying slow-running queries, and recommending improvements (indexing, schema changes, stored procedures).
Manage and monitor our Azure SQL Database resources for optimal health and throughput.
Incident Response: Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical infrastructure incidents and drive root cause analysis (RCA).
DevOps Automation
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM, Bicep, or Terraform) to maintain consistent, auditable deployments.
Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD):
Work closely with the development team to automate and streamline deployment pipelines (CI/CD) using Azure DevOps, ensuring fast and reliable releases.
Configuration Management: Implement and manage configuration for applications and infrastructure.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or related field.
3+ years of professional experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or a similar role, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
Deep hands-on experience with core Azure services and strong networking fundamentals.
Solid experience with monitoring and observability platforms, specifically DataDog.
Scripting proficiency in PowerShell.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and optimize relational database performance (SQL/T-SQL).
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to analytically defend design decisions and take feedback without ego.
Strong attention to detail and accountability.
Why Join Us?
✅ Certified Great Place to Work 2024
🤝 Mission-driven team with a big vision
🚀 Fast-growing startup with room to grow
💼 Competitive salary + equity
📊 401(k) with company match
🩺 Comprehensive medical and dental
🎉 A culture built on Higher Standards, Greater Accountability, and More Fun
DevOps Cloud Engineer
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
Duties: You will be responsible for: (1) Designing, deploying, securing, and managing enterprise cloud and hybrid infrastructure across compute, storage, database, networking, and security domains using services within Amazon Web Services (including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and related technologies); (2) Implementing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as GitHub, Pulumi, or AWS CloudFormation to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management; (3) Continuously evaluating and optimizing AWS environments to ensure performance, availability, scalability, cost efficiency, and operational stability; (4) Designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, or Jenkins, including integration of automated testing, security scanning, and compliance checks (e.g., Orca Security or similar tools); (5) Leveraging automation and AI-based tools to strengthen the efficiency and intelligence of CI/CD and DevOps processes; (6) Implementing security best practices across identity and access management, network architecture, encryption, monitoring, logging, and incident response in coordination with the Information Security team; (7) Supporting vulnerability management, incident response, remediation, and follow-up to ensure secure and compliant cloud operations; (8) Setting up and maintaining monitoring, logging, alerting, and SIEM integrations using platforms such as AWS CloudWatch, LogicMonitor, Splunk, or Orca Security; (9) Troubleshooting infrastructure, networking, and deployment issues across hybrid environments and participating in weekly on-call rotation for production support; (10) Managing Windows and Linux patching, BC/DR capabilities, and policy governance using AWS Systems Manager, Cloud Custodian, and related tooling; (11) Collaborating with developers, system administrators, engineers, and business stakeholders to design and deliver reliable and secure cloud solutions; (12) Evaluating, recommending, and implementing new tools, frameworks, and automation opportunities to enhance performance, availability, security, and operational maturity; (13) Documenting system standards, architecture diagrams, operating procedures, and best practices to ensure alignment, maintainability, and operational excellence; (14) Contributing to a culture of collaboration, agility, innovation, continuous improvement, and cross-team partnership.
Required:
****Critical Note: This is NOT a traditional DevOps Cloud Engineer and traditional DevOps Cloud Engineers should not invest time in applying. The requirements for consideration are shared specifically below this critical note, but to provide important and essential insight for you to be considered, the following is being shared:
ALL applicants must have hands-on experience at some point in their professional work experience foundational or traditional IT infrastructure skills---not cloud based (e.g. actual non-cloud based system administration, network engineering/administration, firewalls/security) with background/experience in building/administering/engineering/supporting/operating either on-premises or hybrid IT infrastructures, who grew into more of the DevOps space, would be highly preferred versus a pure cloud-only person.
Required:
A completed and verifiable Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM field is required.
Must have 3 or more years of professional Dev/Ops and Cloud Engineering experience with Prior experience as a Systems Engineer, Systems Adminstration, or Network Engineer with pater exeperience in DevOps practices, cloud automation, and modern infrastructure. Both components of this requirement are an absolute must have.
Must have strong, hands-on expertise with AWS compute, storage, networking, database, serverless, and security services, including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation, VPC, IAM, and container services such as ECS/EKS.
Must have experience building and managing Infrastructure as Code using Pulumi, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Node.js.
Must have hands-on experience administering and developing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, AWS CodeCommit/CodePipeline, or equivalent automation platforms.
Must have working knowledge of networking technologies including routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls, and network security principles, along with experience managing hybrid connectivity.
Must have familiarity with IAM, SIEM, SASE, and the integration of security within CI/CD pipelines.
Must have experience with monitoring and observability tools such as AWS CloudWatch, LogicMonitor, Splunk, Orca Security, or similar enterprise platforms.
Must demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to work closely with peers and stakeholders, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Pluses: AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Associate. Experience in financial services or other regulated industries. Experience supporting governance, compliance, or cloud security programs.
Azure Devops Engineer
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
Set up CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment of resources to Cloud environments, all at medium to high level of complexity
· This is a hands-on role that develops and supports build and release automation pipelines. You will be part of the team that will deploy a highly available full software stack in public/ private clouds
· Remediate gaps and support the automation requirements of continuous integration and continuous deployment
· Identify and develop metrics and dashboards to monitor adoption and maturity of DevOps
· Experience in Docker/Containerization and Kubernetes
· Ability to contribute to architecture discussions around technology controls and their implementation in a DevOps/Cloud environment
· Work collaboratively with architecture, security and other engineers to estimate, design, code, deploy and support working software / technology components
· Foster the adoption of DevSecOps culture and capabilities across Agile product delivery teams
· Embed “shift-left” security practices using tools like Checkmarx, SonarQube, PrismaCloud.
· Work in an Agile/Scrum environment; planning, estimating, and completing tasks on
· Liaison with Agile Delivery Process teams to support necessary configurations/setup in Azure DevOps (ADO) for Agile ceremonies
Champion Modern SDLC by leading the consistent application of the redesigned SDLC framework, aligning with Agile, DevSecOps, and platform standards
· Work with development and support teams to design improved deployment, provisioning and integration workflows, ensure environments stability and identify areas and plans for improvement
· Contribute to new technology, vendor package and tool road mapping, evaluation and introduction
Ensure compliance with Performance, Security, Availability, Recoverability standards and policies and provide Monitoring recommendations for tasks of low to medium level of complexity
· 5+ years of demonstrable software engineering and DevOps experience
· 5+ years working in SCRUM/Agile software development environment
· Experience deploying and administering Continuous integration tools such as Azure DevOps, is a must
· Experience with Infrastructure cloud tools such as Terraform, Docker, and Aspire etc.
· Experience with automated testing solutions for unit testing, integration and system testing
· Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Computer Science or related field preferred.
· Strong cloud engineering experience primarily with Azure and AWS.
· Experience in working with Terraform, Ansible, and/or Chef for infrastructure automation and configuration
· Experience with Docker and Kubernetes on platforms such as AWS ECS and AWS EKS
· Experience with programming languages such as Python, Poweshell, and C++ is a plus
· Experience with APM, monitoring and logging tools such as Datadog, Solarwinds, Cloud watch and Splunk
· Experience with SQL databases such as MySQL and , NoSQL databases like AWS Dynamo DB and MongoDB, graph DB such as Neo4J, AWS Neptune.
Experience with project management and workflow tools and concepts such as Jira, Agile, Scrum/Kanban, etc.
· Proficiency in cross-platform scripting language and build tools (Python,ANT,Artifactory, MS Build,NuGet)
· Proficiency in OOP software development using C# or similar languages
· Ability to define scalable and secure CI/CD pipelines
· Understanding of deployment strategies using Docker and Podman for containerization
· Experience with pair programming using GitHub Copilot
Strong communication/presentation skills and ability to explain standards, processes, and cloud architecture with team and management.
Sr. Dell Boomi Developer
Software development engineer job in Kenosha, WI
Client is looking for Sr.Dell Boomi Developer with experience in ERP.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and Architect Solutions: Bringing deep knowledge to design stable, reliable, and scalable integration solutions using the Dell Boomi Atmosphere platform and its components (Integration, API Management, MDM, etc.)
Hands-on Development: Designing, developing, and implementing complex integration processes, workflows, and APIs (REST/SOAP) to connect various applications (on-premises and cloud-based), ERP systems (like Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle EBS, SAP), and other data sources.
Data Transformation: Proficiently handling various data formats such as XML, JSON, CSV and database formats, and using Boomi''s capabilities and scripting languages (like Groovy or JavaScript) for complex data mapping and transformations.
Dell Boomi Platform Knowledge: Proficiency in Dell Boomi is crucial. Familiarize yourself with Boomi components such as connectors, processes, maps, and APIs. Understand how to design, build, and deploy integrations using Boomi.
API Development: Strong knowledge of RESTful and SOAP APIs. You'll create, consume, and manage APIs within Boomi.
Working with team members and business users to understand project requirements and deliver successful design, implementation, and post implementation support.
Working closely with team members to translate business requirements into feasible and efficient technical solutions.
Develop and maintain documentation for integration and testing processes
Be highly accurate in activity assessment, effort estimation and delivery commitment to ensure all project activities are delivered on time without comprising quality. • Diagnose complex technical issues and provide recommendations on solutions with consideration of best practices and longer-term impacts of decisions.
Lead/Perform third party testing, performance testing and UAT coordination.
Selecting the appropriate development platform(s) to execute business requirements and ensure post implementation success.
Serve as technical lead on projects to design, develop, test, document and deploy robust integration solutions.
Working both independently and as part of a team; collaborating closely with other IT and non-IT team members.
Assessing and troubleshooting production issues with a varying degree of priority and complexity.
Optimizing existing and developing new integration solutions to support business requirements.
Providing continuous support and management of the integration layer ensuring the integrity of our data and integrations and remove single points of failure.
Good knowledge of best practices in error handling, logging, and monitoring.
Documenting and cross-training team members for support continuity.
Compliance to all of Jockey's policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
10-15 years of experience with enterprise integration platform
Bachelor's degree in computer science
Troubleshooting Skills: Be adept at diagnosing and resolving integration issues. Familiarity with Boomi's debugging tools is valuable.
Security Awareness: Knowledge of authentication methods, encryption, and secure data transmission.
Experience and proven track record of implementing integration projects.
Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) experience is a plus.
Project Management experience is a plus
Experience of ERP systems within a fast-moving wholesale, retail, and Ecommerce environment is highly desirable.
Experience of Boomi implementation with Microsoft Dynamics ERP system is a plus.
UI/UX Developer
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
The UI/UX Developer is a highly visible, front-office-embedded role responsible for creating intuitive, high-quality interfaces used by portfolio managers, analysts, quants, and researchers. The role requires exceptional design instincts and strong front-end development skills, as well as the ability to simplify complex quantitative and data-driven workflows into clear, usable experiences.
Success in this role requires frequent in-person interaction with investment teams, rapid prototyping, and tight integration with backend analytics delivered by Quant Developers and Data Engineers. This individual will play a foundational role in shaping how users interact with research content, automated insights, pricing analytics, and portfolio workflows.
Responsibilities
Work directly with on-desk investment and research teams to gather requirements, understand workflows, and identify usability pain points.
Design and build modern, responsive front-end interfaces for research portals, analytics dashboards, tagging systems, and AI-assisted insight tools.
Rapidly prototype concepts, conduct iterative user testing, and refine designs based on continuous stakeholder feedback.
Collaborate closely with Quant Developers and Data Engineers to integrate model outputs, data sets, and real-time analytics into intuitive visual experiences.
Ensure high standards of usability, clarity, visual hierarchy, and frontend performance across all user interfaces.
Translate ambiguous or evolving user requirements into actionable interface designs that mature over time.
Contribute to establishing design patterns, UI standards, and UX workflows as the product expands.
Requirements
5-10 years of combined UI/UX design and front-end engineering experience.
Strong JavaScript development skills; React or similar modern frameworks preferred.
Demonstrated ability to create polished design artifacts using Figma or comparable tools.
Ability to work directly on the trading or research desk, absorbing feedback quickly and interacting with high-intensity front-office users.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex quantitative or data concepts into simple, intuitive user interfaces.
Experience in financial services or investment technology is a strong plus, particularly in environments where speed, clarity, and precision are critical.
Comfort working in fast-moving, high-ambiguity environments where requirements evolve through direct stakeholder engagement.
Senior C++ Developer
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
Duration: 6 months
Qualifications
- At least 8 years of professional experience with significant exposure to large complex projects with cross functional teams.
- Strong Experience in developing secure, low-latency enterprise level applications in Linux environment using C (including C1417), Boost and STL libraries.
- Experience in working with cloud technologies, especially on Azure ecosystem would be highly preferred.
- Experience in developing highly secure code by following guidelines like OWASP, NIST would be strongly desirable.
- Solid background in relational/document-based databases.
- Experience in developing high performing RESTful web services with database connectivity.
- Experience in working with scripting languages -Bash, Python and the like.
- Exposure to C unit testing frameworks would be desirable.
Tasks / responsibilities
- Develop and maintain massive existing C codebase pertaining to Security Development Team.
- Building and maintaining reusable C components/libraries for future use.
- Responsible for efficiently working with other teams in the organization to help them upgrade to latest client-side libraries in our quest to modernize the C stack.
Best Regards,
Dipendra Gupta
Technical Recruiter
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Lead Principal Java Scala Blockchain Software Engineer
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
This is not a C2C role, permanent W2 direct-hire only***
is bonus eligible***
Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Lead Principal Software Java Engineer, with Scala and Blockchain experience. Candidate will be responsible for the 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. This software must achieve a blend of data-rich presentation, performance, user experience, and the capacity to support the busiest trading days in the world economy with rock-solid reliability. The candidate must be able to solve problems creatively, communicate effectively, and proactively engage in technical decision making to achieve these objectives.
Responsibilities:
Working alongside experts that are building next generation blockchain-based securities lending system, and paving the future of digital transformation in the capital markets industry
Collaborating with others to deliver complex projects which may involve multiple systems
Continuously thinking about the next steps while improving yourself and others around you
Developing solutions to complex technical challenges while coding, testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and documenting the systems you develop
Optimizing application performance through analysis, code refactoring, and system tuning
Recommending technologies and tools that improve the efficiency and quality of the systems and development processes.
Qualifications:
[Required] 2+ years of development experience with Scala
[Required] 7+ years of experience in software development
[Required] 5+ years of experience in Java or related technologies
[Required] 3+ years of experience in react js or similar technologies
[Required] 1+ years of experience with distributed application design & blockchain
[Required] Experience with Akka or other actor-based systems
[Required] Experience with Devops and CICD tools (GIT, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Harness, Rancher)
[Required] Ability to write clean, bug-free code that is easy to understand and easily maintainable
[Required] Experience with BDD methodologies & automated acceptance testing
Technical Skills & Background:
[Required] Scala-based software development experience
[Required] Web/mobile application development experience
[Required] Understanding of message brokers, Queues and distributed datastores (Kafka, MQ, Redis, Splunk)
[Required] Experience working Unix/Linux environments, large software system development, security software development, public-cloud platforms
[Required] Fluent in functional programming, object-oriented design, industry best practices, software patterns, and architecture principles
[Required] Proficient in the following types of testing: unit, integration, system, functional, non-functional, regression, performance, security, and acceptance
[Required] Deep understanding of performance issues and multi-threaded development
[Required] Experience with continuous integration tools and techniques, automating processes, and writing scripts using Python and other languages.
Education:
[Required] BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field required
[Preferred] Masters preferred
Senior DevOps Engineer
Software development engineer job in Chicago, IL
Qorali is excited to have a new role that we can share with you to take your career to the next level! This role is involved with modern technologies that are integrated deeply with different platforms and operations with significant opportunities within the company to have continuous growth. You will work with teams to implement monitoring practices to enhance the environment and efficiency for both cloud and on-prem spaces.
Expectations for role
Tracking metrics with alerts and notifications with runbooks for operational monitoring, availability and scalability
Implementation of resolutions for optimization for different services with the team
Incident response production while keeping automation
Lead the for the team improvement in research, retrospectives, and discussion/code reviews
Mentoring junior team members
Maintenance of large-scale systems with the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
Technical Skills
6+ years of DevOps experience
AWS (preferred) or Azure
Experience with monitoring environments including tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, Datadog, Prometheus or Grafana.
Scripting languages (Java, Python)
Containerization creation in Kubernetes, Docker or Rancher
CI/CD experience (Jenkins preferred)
Leveraging the use of language models to enhance DevOps automation workflow
Benefits
15% bonus
20+ PTO
6% 401k match
Health, vision, dental and life plans
Two days of remote working per week
This role is unable to support Visa Sponsorship or C2C. C2H.
Lead Java Backend Developer
Software development engineer 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)