Tech Jobs in Northwest Suburbs
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The Northwest Suburbs, spanning Evanston, Wilmette, Northbrook, and Glenview, have surged as a tech hotspot thanks to a blend of top‑tier research from Northwestern University, a thriving life‑sciences corridor, and a growing number of cloud‑native firms such as Google and Accenture. Proximity to Chicago’s finance hub plus a strong network of venture capital in the region gives local talent immediate access to high‑growth opportunities.
Software engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity specialists are in demand at companies ranging from Medtronic’s digital‑health platform in nearby Dublin to Cigna’s AI‑driven claims analytics in Evanston. Start‑ups like Peak Games and larger enterprises such as Microsoft and Salesforce maintain on‑site offices in Northbrook and Highland Park, while remote‑first teams at Shopify and Atlassian hire from the suburbs.
While the median household income in the area is above national averages, the cost of living – especially housing – is high, with average home prices near $400,000. Salary transparency on Job Transparency lets candidates compare offers from firms like Accenture ($110K–$140K for mid‑level developers) against local living costs, ensuring they make informed decisions before moving or negotiating.
Systems Administrator
Company: Baird & Warner
Location: Northwest Suburbs
Posted Dec 05, 2023
Benefits Medical, dental, vision, PTO, VTO Must be able to physically carry and lift laptops, desktops, printers and related computer equipment. Strong organizational skills. Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Skills Excellent verbal and written skills required. Knowledge of VPN creation, maintenance and support Experience with help desk ticketing system programs, Fresh Desk experience a plus Experience with programming and installation of firewalls, access points and network switches. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Reasoning Ability Must be able to work independently and research problems/questions as required. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Customer Success Manager
Company: Chamberlain Group
Location: West Suburbs
Posted Dec 08, 2023
We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you'll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [email protected]: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Job Requirements:Bachelor's Degree 7+ years in customer facing role Experience with contract negotiations Experience leading process improvement projects High sense of urgency Strong sense of Customer Advocacy High degree of influence in cross-functional roles Ability to recognize and articulate trends and insights across the customer base Change agent, able to drive new processes and streamline existing ones Ability to travel up to 50% - domestically and internationally; valid drivers license Preferred: Experience in access control Preferred: Experience in facility management Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering; Master's Degree in related discipline Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification LI-Hybrid - ILLI-MD1Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. Requires 7+ years of experience in a customer facing role and a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.Job Responsibilities:Manage customer transition from sales prospects to active myQ Business users Define, develop, implement and maintain the onboarding process for new myQ Business customers; serve as single point of contact during the onboarding process to ensure the optimal customer experience Partner cross functionally to ensure long term success and scalability of Customer Onboarding process; own continuous improvement activities to streamline process with standardized forms and document process flow Develop deep knowledge of customers, communities, and facilities to expand service offerings and proposals to customers Manage data gathering and documentation requirements across multiple functions and lead customers through to app setup and operation Manage internal and external communications with stakeholders to ensure contract completion in a timely manner Capture direct feedback from new accounts, including installations, setup, and onboarding; develop real time customer insights and action plans for key business stakeholders to increase customer stickiness and improve share of wallet Monitor and report on trends with myQ Business customers for future road mapping and use in NPD process Support integration of customer database and maintain data integrity; identify opportunities and build solutions to reduce waste and monetize other data services Protect Chamberlain Group's reputation by keeping information confidential. We're committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Manage customer transition from sales prospects to active myQ Business users; serve as single point of contact during the onboarding process to ensure the optimal customer experience (ii) Partner cross functionally to develop and manage a Customer Onboarding process for long term success and scalability; own continuous improvement activities to streamline process with standardized forms and document process flow. Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed. This is a role within Chamberlain Group's sales function. If you are a current Chamberlain Group employee, please click here to apply through your Workday account.Chamberlain Group is a global leader in access solutions with top brands, such as LiftMaster and Chamberlain, found in millions of homes, businesses, and communities worldwide.As a leader in the Smart Home industry, we boast one of the largest IoT install bases, with innovative products consisting of cameras, locks, card readers, garage door openers, gates and more, all powered by our myQ digital ecosystem.
Data Engineer - 304599
Company: Grainger
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Dec 06, 2023
Please submit resume to https://jobs.grainger.com, reference job 304599. Prior experience must include: Orchestrate and configure data pipelines to assemble, ingest, and integrate complex sets of data from disparate sources; Design and build virtual data marts for data analytics and data science use cases in Snowflake; Build programmatic tools to Extract, Transform, and Load data from data sources; Partner with data design, product and executive team to assist with data-related technical issues; Assist Senior Data Engineers to optimize data delivery and automate manual processes for data validation control . PERM- DP LI-DNI 100% remote work allowed from anywhere in the U.S. W.W. Grainger, Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer in Lake Forest, IL with the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field plus 3 years related experience .
Cloud Software Engineer - AWS
Company: Egen
Location: West Suburbs
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Develop automated methodologies for deployment activities, configuration management, supporting systems, and business processes. Required Experience: 4+ years of professional experience managing infrastructure on AWS, GCP, and/or Azure including networking and access security Experienced in deploying containers and container orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and its components Experience with Kubernetes components like Ingress Controllers, Cert Managers, Custom Resource Definitions, and RBAC access security Implement secure integrations using Google security and networking technologies (IAP, VPC, and PSC) Administration and engineering of IAM user Role-Based Access Controls and processes Experienced in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure RM Experienced in monitoring, alerting, and observability stack using Elastic Stack, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch Experienced in CI/CD Pipeline automation and integration using Jenkins, AWS Code{Pipeline, Build, Deploy}, Azure DevOps, or other relevant tooling Experienced with building and maintaining distributed and stateful applications like Apache Kafka, Elasticsearch, Redis on the Kubernetes or VM clusters Strong experience with shell scripts, editors, SSH, awk/sed, git, and other Linux toolkits Is self-directed, can work independently and make decisions autonomously at a high level Strong background in software development (preferably with Python) Nice to have's (but not required): Experience withloud SDKs like AWS SDK, Kubernetes clients library, Helm Experience with Mysql, PostgreSQL, Bitbucket, GitHub Knowledge of service mesh frameworks like Istio, Linkerd, and Hashicorp Consul Connect Knowledge of IAM and JWT authorization, SSO/OAuth (Azure AD, Okta) Knowledgeable of 12-factor app methodology and how they should be applied The candidate must possess strong technical aptitude, analytical skills, and communications skills, and demonstrate great problem-solving ability. RESPONSIBILITIES: Implement cloud-based IaC solutions Develop and implement automation to support continuous delivery and continuous integration solutions Use AWS services to deploy highly available, scalable, and secure applications Implement workflows to automate the release and upgrade process for applications in Development, Test, and Production environments. The Egen Cloud Software Engineer is knowledgeable of infrastructure disciplines, including network design, system administration, storage management, security policy implementation, virtualization, and process automation (Terraform). The candidate must be able to build secure cloud infrastructure, support application runtime environments, and collaborate with engineers at all levels. The candidate should also be proactive, and able to troubleshoot technical issues and maintain automation scripts/tools. Investigate and contribute to solving various issues in production environments. Implement secure integrations using AWS security and networking technologies Administration and engineering of IAM user Role-Based Access Controls and processes Create and update support documentation and standards. Further, the candidate will be responsible for engineering and implementing infrastructure in an AWS environment as well as performing day-to-day support and monitoring of its cloud infrastructure.
Analyst, Advanced Analytics (Hybrid)
Company: Chamberlain Group
Location: West Suburbs
Posted Dec 03, 2023
We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you'll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [email protected]: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly. PowerPoint. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Working knowloedge of Azure cloud-based architecture Proficient within the Microsoft Office Suite of products Other:Preferred QualificationsEducation/Certifications:Qlik Sense or Power BI Development and Design-related certification Experience:Exposure to cloud-based Azure components such as Synapse, Databricks and ADLS Gen 2 Building and creating web-based data visualization Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Project Management/Tracking tools such as Jira Source Control, BitBucket, etc. Ability to deliver thought-provoking analysis and provide clear, concise analysis Ability to develop, document and deliver end user materials such as training or project artifacts. Minimum Qualifications Education/Certifications:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or another related field Experience:2 years' work experience within Analytics/Business Intelligence, including projects building actionable, data-based solutions Experience with data visualization platforms such as Qlik Sense and Power BI Experience manipulating data and creating complex ETL processes to build logical data schemas/models that support multiple reports or business applications Experience with Python, Spark or similar Experience creating data solutions to enable organizational self-service analysis Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:SQL skills Exposure to large, unstrctured data volumes Conceptual understanding of data warehouse/data modeling concepts and procedures Ability to work both independently and in a team environment (including working with both internal and external resources) Excellent written and verbal communication skills; i.e. Contribute to the creation of data solutions that can be re-used across multiple reporting tools and within various applications, dashboards and reports created by both the Advanced Analytics team and various distributed Analytics teams within Chamberlain Group Work with cross-disciplinary teams to incorporate data from other Chamberlain Group-based systems and platforms to establish governance and ensure data quality Leverage the knowledge gained from hands-on daily interactivity with the myQ data platform to develop and provide insightful proactive analysis on key metrics and trends Learn and adopt best practices for building analytical insights including data integrity, testing, design, analysis, validation, and documentation. Additionally, the Associate Advanced Analytics Analyst will assist with creation, testing and documentation of structured data models to support front end analytic solutions. Foster communication and engagement with stakeholders across our Business Units and functional teams, along with our front-end and middleware engineers.
Total Rewards Specialist
Company: Baxter International Inc.
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Dec 05, 2023
Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Includes base pay programs, incentives, etc. Support Annual Compensation Review (ACR), pay and step structure, location differentials (City Clusters), and other processes as necessary. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice. Participate in functional reviews. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. Basic knowledge of statistics is required. Conduct job evaluations. Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Analyze market data to price jobs (including incentives and stock options), conduct impact analysis, and develop recommendations/ action plans.
Data Engineering Lead - Cloud
Company: Egen
Location: West Suburbs
Posted Dec 07, 2023
Prepare data mapping, data flow, production support, and pipeline documentation for all projects. Create and document end-to-end data warehouse and data mart implementation plans. Consult business, product, and data science teams to understand end-user requirements or analytics needs to implement the most appropriate data platform technology and scalable data engineering practices. Facilitate fast and efficient data migrations through a deep understanding of design, mapping, implementation, management, and support of distributed data pipelines. You have expert programming/scripting knowledge in building and managing ETL pipelines using SQL, Python, and Bash. You have extensive past experience with legacy Informatica and Hadoop based EDW platforms and have led or significantly contributed to a major cloud migration You are a subject matter expert of standard concepts, best practices, and procedures within an enterprise data warehousing environment You have a strong background in distributed data warehousing with AWS Redshift (Snowflake, Big Query, and/or Azure Data Warehouse would be ok). What we're looking for: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology and Management, Electrical Engineering or a related field. Design and develop distributed ETL/ELT pipelines with cloud-native data stores. AWS Redshift and Snowflake preferred. Responsibilities: Lead and develop passionate data engineering teams through complex data migrations from disparate legacy ETL platforms to modern and highly scalable distributed data platforms.
MBA/Grad Intern, Design Assurance Quality Engineer (Summer 2024)
Company: Chamberlain Group
Location: West Suburbs
Posted Dec 07, 2023
We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you'll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. Knowledge of software validation tools, methodologies and protocols Experience in data visualization tools, and preparing dashboards, including Power BI Experience with collecting, reviewing and synthesizing data and test report writing Experience with product development processes (e.g. Essential Functions: Collaborate with product management stakeholders and new product development partners to define user experience (UX) requirements and to identify and define critical to Quality attributes Evaluate and map existing value process stream to assure proper realization of User Experience (UX) requirements Execute analytic activities supporting solution development, including data gathering, cleansing, and reporting of User Experience requirement definition, completion, testing and validation in the form of reports and dashboards Qualifications: Actively enrolled in an MBA program or pursuing another Master's degree, coupled with 2+ years of relevant professional experience Knowledge of design quality processes, risk management, and quality requirements, e.g., design inputs, outputs, verification, validation, etc. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [email protected]. You will initiate, manage, and deliver a project, including value stream mapping the process to assure that user experience (UX) requirements are incorporated to the Design Assurance Quality planning protocols and document the resulting improvements to the existing processes. The Global Quality team at Chamberlain Group is looking for an enthusiastic MBA/Grad Design Assurance Quality Engineering intern to lead the design, development, and deployment of Quality assurance tools supporting CG's strategic new product development efforts. Upon completion of the project, you will have the opportunity to present your results and findings to Chamberlain's Executive Leadership Team. phase gate structured) Experience with APQP quality tools & methods Experience with Design and System level FMEA's Must be able to work from our Oakbrook, IL office (15 miles west of Chicago) 3 days a week We are currently only considering applicants for internship and co-op positions who do not require employment sponsorship now or in the future. During the 12-week program, you will partner with the product development team as it continues to drive connectivity advancements alongside access solution products and myQ digital platform services. We're committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.
Sr. Front End Engineer / Scrum Team Lead
Company: Double Good
Location: West Suburbs
Posted Dec 06, 2023
(It’s a thing, we swear). Our values - people matter, deliver excellence, own it, and enjoy the ride - guide the journey. As the 1 product-based virtual fundraising app, we are experiencing rapid growth. Company events (Happy Hours, Massages, Ice Cream Trucks) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company To apply: Ref : 177 Contact: Kathleen LeFevour at 651.332.0984 or via email at [email protected] Double Good offers our employees: Competitive pay Autonomous work environment 401k with 4% Match Health Insurance, Dental & Vision offered with competitive company contribution Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all employees 24/7 Healthiest You (teladoc service) covered 100% by Double Good Company sponsored disability and life insurance Relaxed, Fast-Paced work environment. Burr Ridge, IL: Bachelor's in Software Engineering, Systems Software, Computer Science or related field. About DoubleGood: At Double Good, we believe in the power of joy and connection. As featured on the Today Show, Double Good is not just about the product - we have a strong social mission. Join us in making a positive impact on communities nationwide. Experience must include: front-end web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including modern frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular; UI/UX design principles and ability to translate design requirements into functional and responsive web pages and native mobile application features; agile development methodologies, particularly Scrum, and experience leading and managing Scrum teams; collaborating with cross-functional teams such as designers, product managers, and back-end developers: writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code and ensure the team follows coding standards; Git version control and code review tools like GitHub or Bitbucket; troubleshooting and debugging complex issues; mentoring and coaching junior developers; web performance optimization techniques and ability to implement: server-side rendering and the ability to optimize front-end applications for search engine optimization (SEO); project management skills; facilitating team meetings, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives: software development best practices, such as code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration; cloud-based services like AWS or Azure and experience with deploying and scaling applications; accessibility standards and experience ensuring web applications are accessible to all users.
Video Specialist
Company: Baird & Warner
Location: Northwest Suburbs
Posted Dec 04, 2023
Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Proofread captions, titles, and descriptions to ensure accuracy and professionalism. Strong attention to detail and creativity in video editing. Basic knowledge of videography equipment and techniques. Part 107 drone license needed Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro). Please submit professional portfolio of work with your application. Car/reliable transportation to attend field work for video shoots across the Chicagoland area. Ensure content adheres to IDFPR Regulations, Fair Housing, and Baird & Warner brand guidelines. Collaboration: Work closely with the lead videographer, marketing team, and real estate agents to understand project goals and requirements.
Sales Manager
Company: Impact Networking
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Dec 04, 2023
Desired Skills - 3-5 years of sales management experience preferred - Experience in a consultative and full cycle sales environment preferred - Previous sales experience in IT, Cyber Security, technology or Digital Transformation sales preferred - College Degree preferred - Strong leadership skills - Strong communication skills - High degree of self-motivation - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team - Results oriented Benefits - 20 days of PTO - 12+ paid holidays - Flexible Sick Day Policy - Paid Parental Leave - Comprehensive Health, Disability Life, Dental and Vision Plans - Discretionary 401(K) match & retirement plans - Continued education reimbursement - On-going training & development opportunities If you are passionate about technology, possess a deep understanding of IT, Cybersecurity, and related solutions, and are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply. In conjunction, new Sales Executives receive one-on-one field mentoring, online class certifications, eLearning modular trainings, and team assimilation within their first 30 days. Over the duration of the Program, the ILI facilitates 1:1 Wellness Checks, Refresher Workshops, and advancing Sales Courses for Sales Professionals to accelerate sales process mastery, sales skills, solution and industry expertise to springboard them to their highest potential. - Collaborate with the sales team to promote and sell IT and cybersecurity solutions, including managed services, software, hardware, and consulting services. - Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to the sales team to enhance their performance. - Conduct thorough needs assessments and propose tailored solutions to clients. Classroom instruction begins at onboarding with an extensive and rigorous one-week course called Foundations, in which Sales Executives learn go-to-market strategy, solution portfolio, objection-handling and prospecting techniques. Things We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will be be passionate about the ever-changing landscape of technology, possess a strong understanding of IT, Cyber Security, and other technology related solutions and demonstrate strong leadership skills. - Stay updated on the latest technology and cybersecurity trends and incorporate them into the sales strategy.- Develop a deep understanding of client needs and market trends - Meets or exceeds budgeted revenue, gross profits, and expense goals - Reviews each month's performance and revises goals accordingly - Manage accounts and design appropriate solution based on clients' needs - Present the Impact value proposition to decision makers with Account Executives - Write proposals and negotiate terms of contracts with sales reps - Coach Account Executives to build long-term relationships with clients - Conduct one-on-one review with all Account Executives to build more effective communications, to more clearly understand training and development needs and to provide insights to each individual as to how to improve his/her sales and activity performance - Provide timely feedback to the general sales manager/VP of Sales regarding individual Account Executive activities/ performance and sales forecasts - Provide to general sales manager/VP of Sales and corporate end of the month reports that clearly communicate the final results What employees get out of a career at Impact - A clear path of career advancement and upward mobility based on transparent performance benchmarks - Mentoring from industry leaders - Transparent communication of financial goals and results - Recognition and promotion based on performance - Thorough training for confident, empowered quick-minded in-field decisions - Open-door policy encourages direct interaction with C-level colleagues - Work with a winning team-Impact is largest independent business process optimization solutions provider in the Midwest - Competitive compensation plan, including base salary plus commission Professional Development Professional development and education are staples of the Impact culture, as evidenced by the conception of the Impact Leadership Institute (ILI). Services include:Managed IT & Cybersecurity - Digital Transformation Solutions - Managed Marketing - Managed Print Services - Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve or exceed sales targets and revenue goals.
Cloud Software Engineer - GCP
Company: Egen
Location: West Suburbs
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Required Experience: 4+ years of professional experience managing infrastructure on GCP, AWS ,and/or Azure including networking and access security Experienced in deploying containers and container orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and its components Experience with Kubernetes components like Ingress Controllers, Cert Managers, Custom Resource Definitions, and RBAC access security Implement secure integrations using Google security and networking technologies (IAP, VPC, and PSC) Administration and engineering of IAM user Role-Based Access Controls and processes Experienced in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure RM Experienced in monitoring, alerting, and observability stack using Elastic Stack, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch Experienced in CI/CD Pipeline automation and integration using Jenkins, AWS Code{Pipeline, Build, Deploy}, Azure DevOps, or other relevant tooling Experienced with building and maintaining distributed and stateful applications like Apache Kafka, Elasticsearch, Redis on the Kubernetes or VM clusters Strong experience with shell scripts, editors, SSH, awk/sed, git, and other Linux toolkits Is self-directed, can work independently and make decisions autonomously at a high level Strong background in software development (preferably with Python) Nice to have's (but not required): Experience withloud SDKs like AWS SDK, Kubernetes clients library, Helm Experience with Mysql, PostgreSQL, Bitbucket, GitHub Knowledge of service mesh frameworks like Istio, Linkerd, and Hashicorp Consul Connect Knowledge of IAM and JWT authorization, SSO/OAuth (Azure AD, Okta) Knowledgeable of 12-factor app methodology and how they should be applied Develop automated methodologies for deployment activities, configuration management, supporting systems and business processes. The candidate must possess strong technical aptitude, analytical skills, and communications skills, and demonstrate great problem-solving ability. Implement secure integrations using Google security and networking technologies (IAP, VPC, and PSC)Administration and engineering of IAM user Role-Based Access Controls and processes Create and update support documentation and standards. RESPONSIBILITIES: Implement cloud-based IaC solutions Develop and implement automation to support continuous delivery and continuous integration solutions Use GCP services to deploy highly available, scalable, and secure applications Implement workflows to automate the release and upgrade process for applications in Development, Test and Production environments. The Egen Cloud Software Engineer is knowledgeable of infrastructure disciplines, including network design, system administration, storage management, security policy implementation, virtualization, and process automation (Terraform). The candidate must be able to build secure cloud infrastructure, support application runtime environments, and collaborate with engineers at all levels. The candidate should also be proactive, and able to troubleshoot technical issues and maintain automation scripts/tools. Investigate and contribute to solving various issues in production environments. Further, the candidate will be responsible for engineering and implementing infrastructure in a GCP environment as well as performing day-to-day support and monitoring of its cloud infrastructure.