Software Development Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Life-Skills Special Education Teacher

Company: The Menta Education Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 21, 2025

Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher) certification or PEL with Secondary Education and a desire to obtain your Special…

Special Education Teacher (SPED) - High School - Full Time

Company: Invo Healthcare - Family of Companies

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 18, 2025

Hold a bachelor’s degree. This position may appeal to you if you have previously worked as a registered behavior technician, preschool employee, daycare worker…

Database Developer - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 18, 2025

A bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress). Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages or frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python…

Marketing Manager

Company: Insurance Navy

Location: Bridgeview, IL

Posted Apr 23, 2025

Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar tools. Proven experience in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or a related…

Logistics Customer Service Representative

Company: MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 25, 2025

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Additionally, maintaining accurate logs of all transactions in the company's systems is crucial…

Senior Data Engineer / Analytic Engineer

Company: Velvetech

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 18, 2025

As a Senior Data Engineer / Analytic Engineer (Microsoft Fabric), you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of data engineering pipelines and…

Front-End Developer- AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 17, 2025

A bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress). Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages or frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python…

Power BI Developer

Company: Velvetech

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 18, 2025

Design, develop and support data analytics using Power BI service, self-service models, and visualization tools. Experience with differen large language models.

Senior Graphic Designer, Things Remembered

Company: PMall

Location: Burr Ridge, IL

Posted Apr 21, 2025

Expert in Design Software: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design tools; basic understanding of HTML and CSS;…

Manager, Ontology & Data Modeling

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 22, 2025

Understand and leverage technology and end-state architecture vision in partnership with Technology, Machine Learning, and other Capital One teams to support…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Software Developers?
Junior and Associate developers earn between $80,000–$110,000 annually. Mid‑level engineers command $110,000–$150,000. Senior engineers range from $150,000–$200,000, while Staff and Principal engineers often exceed $200,000, with some roles reaching $250,000+ in high‑growth markets.
Which skills and certifications are most valuable for Software Development roles?
Core programming languages (JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#, Python) and frameworks (React, Angular, Spring, .NET) remain essential. Cloud expertise in AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Developer Associate, or Google Cloud Professional Architect is highly sought after. DevOps skills with Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, and Terraform, plus security certifications (CISSP, CompTIA Security+) add significant value.
How common is remote work for Software Development positions?
Approximately 70‑90% of roles in our database offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements. Companies provide flexible hours, virtual collaboration tools, and remote‑first onboarding to accommodate developers worldwide.
What career progression paths exist within Software Development?
Typical trajectories move from Junior → Mid‑level → Senior → Staff → Principal Engineer, or transition into leadership as Engineering Manager, Director, VP of Engineering, and CTO. Continuous learning, ownership of high‑impact projects, and mentorship accelerate advancement.
What industry trends are shaping Software Development today?
Key trends include AI/ML model integration in production, serverless architectures, edge computing for low‑latency applications, low‑code/no‑code platforms, security‑by‑design

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