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  • Engineer, Sr Regulatory

    Constellation Energy 4.9company rating

    Software engineer job in Warrenville, IL

    Who We Are As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future. Total Rewards Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more. Expected salary range of $124,200 to $138,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k). Primary Purpose of Position Performs advanced regulatory/licensing/technical problem solving and provides analysis/insights in support of department, nuclear plant and fleet regulatory activities. Responsible for regulatory/technical decisions. Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations as well as Constellation licensing and regulatory processes. Primary Duties and Accountabilities Provide in-depth regulatory/technical expertise to develop, manage and implement regulatory analyses, activities and programs. Provide regulatory/technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve regulatory issues. Provide complete task management of regulatory issues. Perform regulatory and department related tasks as assigned by supervision Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper licensing basis management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures, regulations and codes are used in preparation of products. Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of regulatory/technical projects and programs. Recommend new concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify operation, reduce costs, reduce regulatory burden, correct regulatory non-compliances, or comply with changes in codes or regulations. Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree Minimum of 6 years of professional experience Effective written and oral communication skills Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties Preferred Qualifications Previous Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license/certification degree Advanced technical degree or related Experience with License Renewal, Regulatory, NRC in the Nuclear industry is HIGHLY Preferred
    $124.2k-138k yearly Auto-Apply 4d ago
  • Java with Mainframe

    Vista Applied Solutions Group Inc. 4.0company rating

    Software engineer 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. 15h ago
  • Software Engineering Manager

    Prairie Consulting Services

    Software engineer job in Chicago, IL

    Software Project Manager (FTE - Chicago/Naperville Hybrid) Onsite Expectations: First 3-4 months onsite, then hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time (Direct Client) We're seeking a Software Project Manager who can lead multiple application development projects and work closely with a growing development team. This role requires someone who can operate comfortably in both client-facing and technical conversations. Why This Role Is Ideal You'll guide software projects from kickoff to delivery-handling timelines, budgets, risk, and client communication-while collaborating deeply with developers. A developer background (Java, .NET, Python, C#, etc.) is strongly preferred to help estimate work, understand technical constraints, and set realistic delivery plans. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end software/application development projects (not a Scrum Master role) Own budgets, track burn, compare against quotes, and keep projects on target Serve as the main client and stakeholder liaison Partner closely with developers to plan, scope, and unblock tasks Use ClickUp and Agile practices for tracking and delivery Support 30+ active client initiatives across the team's portfolio Coordinate cross-functional work as the company expands into software + infrastructure projects What We're Looking For 5+ years of software project management experience Strong background in budget oversight, client management, and risk mitigation Hands-on development background or technical understanding (Java, .NET, Python, or similar) Experience working with small, fast-moving engineering teams Local to Chicago/Naperville, able to be onsite for the first 3-4 months
    $92k-126k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Software Engineering Manager

    Qorali

    Software engineer job in Chicago, IL

    Software Engineering Manager - JavaScript Not eligible for visa sponsorship Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 + Bonus & Benefits We're seeking a senior full-stack JavaScript leader to drive the technical vision for a UX/UI platform. You'll lead a team of engineers and UI architects, define Node-based architecture, and set engineering standards across multiple product teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of senior JS engineers and UI architects Drive architecture, best practices, and reusable component design Partner with product, design, and security teams on scalable, secure, and accessible solutions Oversee delivery, CI/CD, micro-frontend architecture, and performance optimization What We're Looking For: 10+ years in web application development and architecture Hands-on experience with React, Node/NestJS, and micro-frontends Strong understanding of web security and accessibility, and performance optimization Leadership experience managing senior engineers and fostering a collaborative team culture Why You'll Love This Role: Influence engineering standards across multiple teams Lead a highly skilled UX/UI engineering team Work in a collaborative, design-driven environment Hybrid work supporting work-life balance Reach out with your resume to Marley Taylor at Qorali to be considered for this position - *****************
    $92k-126k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Java AWS Developer - Fintech Domain

    Greymatter Innovationz

    Software engineer 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. 4d ago
  • Backend Java Developer

    Anagh Technologies Inc.

    Software engineer job in Rosemont, IL

    Hello, We have 4 urgent openings for a "Backend Java Developer". These are hybrid roles in day per week onsite (Wednesdays) - Local candidates only Only looking for candidates who can work on W2 Strictly no C2C or third-party vendors Client: Ahold Delhaize (AD USA) Title: Backend Java Developer Location: Rosemont, IL Onsite Requirement: 1 day per week onsite (Wednesdays) - Local candidates only Employment Type: Contract to Hire Rate: $65 - $70/hr on 1099 Citizenship: USC and GC Only Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, AWS or Azure Ahold Delhaize is seeking an experienced Backend Java Developer to support large-scale, enterprise-level initiatives within their digital and customer-facing platforms. This position is ideal for a strong backend engineer who thrives in building scalable applications, optimizing performance, and contributing to enterprise architecture. If you are passionate about designing reliable backend systems and you want your work to make a measurable impact, this is an excellent opportunity. Position Overview The Backend Java Developer will design and build high-performing backend services that power key business applications. You will work across multiple technology domains, help modernize existing systems, drive architectural discussions, and mentor junior developers. The role blends hands-on coding, architectural input, and team collaboration. Key Responsibilities • Lead hands-on backend development for enterprise-grade applications • Design, develop, and maintain complex software components across multiple tech domains • Build reusable, scalable libraries and backend services • Ensure stability, scalability, and performance of the platform • Develop solutions aligned with established technical design standards and best practices • Lead story grooming, feature-level design sessions, and development planning • Improve code quality, development accuracy, and project delivery timelines • Conduct detailed code reviews and guide junior developers • Support distributed system development and cloud-based architecture • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments • Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer Required Skills • 5+ years in a Senior Developer capacity working on enterprise applications • 5+ years developing backend services in Java • Strong experience building and consuming APIs • 3+ years working with AWS or Azure to build cloud-native architectures • Solid understanding of service-oriented architecture and event-driven systems • Strong knowledge of Java 8+ • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Data, Spring Cloud, and Spring Security • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases and ORM tools • Strong experience developing distributed systems and microservices • Familiarity with fault-tolerant, high-availability system design • Experience with JUnit, TestNG, Mockito, and E2E testing frameworks • Understanding of Agile, TDD, CI/CD practices • Strong communication skills and ability to mentor junior engineers Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting large-scale customer-facing platforms • Background in cloud-first modernization projects • Experience working in hybrid environments with cross-functional teams ABOUT US: Anagh Technologies is a technical consulting firm specializing in UI, Front-End, and Full-Stack web technologies. We currently have 30+ positions in Angular, React, Node, and Java. If technically strong, we can 100% get you an offer within 2 weeks MAX, as we will consider you for multiple roles at once. If you are interested and are available, please email me your resume and contact information to jeff.r AT anaghtech.com. Thank you for your time.
    $65-70 hourly 3d ago
  • Data Engineer

    Scaylor

    Software engineer job in Chicago, IL

    Scaylor helps mid-market and enterprise companies make sense of their data. Most teams past $20M ARR are stuck with fragmented systems, old databases, and hundreds of spreadsheets that never quite line up. We build the pipelines that clean, normalize, and connect that data so it can actually be used. Our platform handles everything from parsing financial models and reports to mapping tables across legacy databases and modern APIs. The goal is simple: give companies a single source of truth they can trust. We're a small team of four - one backend engineer, one frontend engineer, and 2 founders. We're looking for our fifth teammate to help us scale the engine behind it all. ⸻ The Role You'll work across data engineering and full-stack development, helping us build reliable data infrastructure that powers real workflows. You'll touch everything from ingestion and transformation pipelines to the APIs and dashboards that surface insights to clients. You'll work directly with the founding team and help make technical decisions that define the next version of Scaylor's core platform. ⸻ What You'll Work On • Build data pipelines that extract, clean, and standardize information from Excel files, PDFs, APIs, and legacy databases • Design schemas and transformation logic for structured and semi-structured data • Develop and maintain backend APIs (Python/FastAPI or Node/Express) for data access and analytics • Help connect backend services to our frontend dashboards (React, Node.js, or similar) • Set up and maintain AWS infrastructure (Lambda, S3, ECS, CloudFormation) • Collaborate with clients to understand their data problems and design workflows that fix them ⸻ You'd Be Great Here If You • Have 3-6 years of experience in data engineering, backend, or full-stack roles • Write clean, maintainable code in Python + JS • Understand ETL, data normalization, and schema mapping • Have experience with SQL and working with legacy databases or systems • Are comfortable managing cloud services and debugging data pipelines • Enjoy solving messy data problems and care about building things that last ⸻ Nice to Have • Familiarity with GCP or SQL databases • Understanding of enterprise data flows (ERP, CRM, or financial systems) • Experience building and deploying containers (Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD) • Interest in lightweight ML or LLM-assisted data transformation ⸻ Why Join Scaylor • Be one of the first five team members shaping the product and the company • Work directly with the founder and help define Scaylor's technical direction • Build infrastructure that solves real problems for real companies • Earn meaningful equity and have a say in how the company grows ⸻ Compensation • $130k - $150k with a raise based on set revenue triggers • .4% equity • Relocation to Chicago, IL required
    $130k-150k yearly 15h ago
  • Lead Software Engineer

    Tag-The Aspen Group

    Software 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. Equal Opportunity Statement If you are an applicant residing in California, please view our privacy policy here.
    $167k-197k yearly 4d ago
  • PKI Automation Engineer

    Insight Global

    Software engineer job in Chicago, IL

    We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer with deep expertise in PKI, TLS certificate management, and cryptographic technologies. This role is critical in delivering secure automation systems and tools to mitigate cyber-attack risks, ensuring compliance, and driving technical innovation across our enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Deliver moderately complex tools and systems to reduce cyber-attack risks. Protect system boundaries and secure sensitive data. Collaborate with peer teams and foster cross-team partnerships. Operate independently within a structured environment, taking initiative when needed. Troubleshoot issues in Windows Server (2022) and RHEL/Unix environments. Work closely with Engineering, Deployment, and Operations teams to drive design adoption. Manage vendor relationships and coordinate across industry facets. Make engineering design decisions and implement technical automated solutions. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in information security technology, specifically in cybersecurity. Expertise in PKI, TLS certificate management, and software development life cycles. Strong knowledge of cryptographic/encryption technologies (symmetric/asymmetric cryptography, digital signing, certificate authority). Extensive experience creating automation scripts and communicating solutions; proficiency in PowerShell or C#. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline implementations. Familiarity with code signing and securing cloud-based applications. Understanding of security compliance requirements (PCI, SOX). Ability to create detailed technical presentations and process documentation. Strong analytical, reasoning, and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Adaptability to changing requirements and ambiguity. Ability to influence and align others to a technical vision. Self-starter with motivation and curiosity to create processes with minimal guidance. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Venafi or similar TLS certificate management solutions, including backend engineering, patching, and upgrades. Skilled in troubleshooting certificate provisioning issues and managing Venafi configurations. Ability to create/update Ansible Tower/AAP/OpenSource playbooks. Experience with AWS and/or Azure serverless offerings. Familiarity with deploying containerized applications. Proficient in Linux-based operating systems.
    $69k-89k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Lead Java Backend Developer

    DSM-H Consulting

    Software 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)
    $89k-116k yearly est. 15h ago
  • Lead Principal Java Scala Blockchain Software Engineer

    Request Technology, LLC

    Software 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
    $97k-129k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Sr IAM Developer

    Binarybees Business Solutions LLC

    Software engineer job in Chicago, IL

    MUST Be Citizen or Green Card This is a REMOTE role; however, candidates based in Illinois are preferred. MUST SKILLS : ISC/IDN Must Required MUST SKILLS - IAM (Identity Access Management) , Sailpoint and CyberArk MUST The Senior IAM Developer will also formulate and define specifications for complex IAM installations, maintenance, and upgrades, while identifying and analysing performance and capacity issues. The position leads installation and maintenance of major operating system components, multiple program products, and ancillary system components; serves as a technical authority on multiple operating system elements; and collaborates with users, analysts, and technical staff to resolve system issues. Essential Job Functions Architect, design, and develop IAM technical solutions that meet business needs. Evaluate capacity and performance issues. Document technical solutions including specifications, models, diagrams, and other documentation as requested or required. Support production applications and environments 24/7. Effectively collaborate with IAM team members to ensure quality and delivery of solutions. Review and provide feedback on business requirements and proposed technical solutions. Participate in regional and national IAM communities to expand and share knowledge while improving practices. Brainstorm with team members to identify alternative solutions. Serve as a technical expert for the IAM team. Perform additional duties as assigned. Required Qualifications BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education, training, or work experience (Master's degree preferred). 5 years of experience as an IAM developer or engineer. 3 years of hands-on SailPoint experience. 3 years of hands-on CyberArk experience. 5 or more years of programming experience developing, implementing, debugging, and maintaining applications with any of the following languages: Java, Java EE JavaScript, HTML, and CSS SQL and Transact-SQL Perl, PHP, Python, or Ruby XML and JSON Expert knowledge and multiple years of experience across: Programming within UNIX/Linux using Unix Shell (bash) Database systems such as MySQL, SQL Server, NoSQL, and Oracle Programming LDAP using APIs such as OpenLDAP, JNDI, or Netscape Web-service technologies such as SOAP or REST Single Sign-On technologies (Shibboleth, OpenID Connect) Open-source software and collaboration on open-source projects Network authentication tools such as RADIUS or TACACS Microsoft Active Directory Version control software 2 or more years working with IAM systems and technologies such as Azure, Okta, OneLogin, Oracle Identity Manager, or similar. Prior experience mentoring junior team members. Experience with HIPAA, NIST, FERPA, and SOX standards preferred.
    $83k-108k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior Python Developer

    Systechcorp Inc.

    Software 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.
    $83k-108k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Java Software Engineer

    ESB Technologies

    Software 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
    $83k-108k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Trade Support Software Engineer

    Fintal Partners

    Software engineer job in Chicago, IL

    We're looking for a technical Trade Support Engineer to provide front-office support for a high-pressure trading environment. This role bridges the gap between traders and engineers, ensuring smooth operation of proprietary trading systems, market data feeds, and connectivity tools. What You'll Do Provide production support, troubleshoot trading systems, market data feeds, and connectivity issues. Communicate directly with traders, engineers, and external partners (exchanges, clearing firms) to resolve technical problems. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Bash. Query and analyze data using SQL for troubleshooting and reporting. Collaborate across teams (traders, DBAs, developers, QA, infrastructure) to maintain system health in a 24x7 environment. Create and update documentation for processes, troubleshooting, and system architecture. Required Skills 3+ years in financial services or trading support roles (preferred) Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field. Strong Python and Bash scripting experience. SQL proficiency for querying, reporting, and troubleshooting. Comfortable using Linux/Unix command line environments. Familiarity with version control systems (Git/GitHub). Experience supporting proprietary trading systems or similar high-pressure technical environments (preferred) Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset.
    $69k-88k yearly est. 15h ago
  • AS400 Synon Sr Developer

    Thunderhawk Technology Partners

    Software engineer 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. 15h ago
  • Sr. Data Engineer - PERM - MUST BE LOCAL

    Resource 1, Inc.

    Software engineer job in Naperville, IL

    Resource 1 is in need of a Sr. Data Engineer for a full-time/ permanent position with our client in Naperville, IL. Candidate must be local to Illinois because of future hybrid onsite in Naperville expected. Our client is an employee-owned company with excellent benefits, growth opportunities and profit-sharing bonus. This position is focused on building modern data pipelines, integrations and back-end data solutions. Selected individual will work within cross-functional Agile teams, collaborating with product owners, business analysts and other engineers to design and deliver data solutions that power business insights and AI products. Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable data pipelines for ingestion, transformation and integration using AWS services. Pull data from PostgreSQL and SQL Server to migrate to AWS. Create and modify jobs in AWS and modify logic in SQL Server. Create SQL queries, stored procedures and functions in PostgreSQL and RedShift. Provide input on data modeling and schema design as needed. Manage infrastructure through infrastructure-as-code templates (Serverless Framework), supporting new data products and services in AWS. Support inbound/ outbound data flows, including APIs, S3 replication and secured data. Assist with data visualization/ reporting as needed. Follow an Agile development methodology, with regular workshops and standup meetings, working in two-week sprints. Qualifications: 5+ years of data engineering experience. Experience with AWS and its associated array of offerings (Glue, Redshift, Athena, S3, Lambda, Spectrum). Strong experience with SQL, Python and PySpark. A background in supply chain, logistics or distribution would be a plus. Experience with Power BI is a plus.
    $75k-100k yearly est. 15h ago
  • Senior Dotnet Developer

    Hexaware Technologies 4.2company rating

    Software engineer 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. 4d ago
  • Senior SDET/QA Lead

    DSM-H Consulting

    Software 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.
    $83k-111k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Lead Java Software Engineer

    Request Technology, LLC

    Software engineer job in Chicago, IL

    ***Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote*** ***We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent full-time role*** Qualifications: BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field required 2+ years of development experience with Scala 7+ years of experience in software development 5+ years of experience in Java or related technologies 3+ 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) Ability to write clean, bug-free code that is easy to understand and easily maintainable Experience with BDD methodologies & automated acceptance testing Web/mobile application development experience Understanding of message brokers, Queues and distributed datastores (Kafka, MQ, Redis, Splunk) Experience working Unix/Linux environments, large software system development, security software development, public-cloud platforms Fluent in functional programming, object-oriented design, industry best practices, software patterns, and architecture principles Proficient in the following types of testing: unit, integration, system, functional, non-functional, regression, performance, security, and acceptance Deep understanding of performance issues and multi-threaded development Experience with continuous integration tools and techniques, automating processes, and writing scripts using Python and other languages.
    $94k-124k yearly est. 2d ago

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How much does a software engineer earn in Chicago, IL?

The average software engineer in Chicago, IL earns between $58,000 and $98,000 annually. This compares to the national average software engineer range of $73,000 to $136,000.

Average software engineer salary in Chicago, IL

$75,000

What are the biggest employers of Software Engineers in Chicago, IL?

The biggest employers of Software Engineers in Chicago, IL are:
  1. McDonald's
  2. JPMC
  3. JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  4. Wolverine Trading
  5. Canonical
  6. Infleqtion
  7. Akuna Capital
  8. Comcast
  9. The University of Chicago
  10. Motorola Solutions
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