Software Development Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Shift Lead

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Sales Representative

Company: Sysco

Location: Carbondale, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Customer Service Associate

Company: Walgreens

Location: North Riverside, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Shift Lead

Company: Walgreens

Location: Naperville, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Lead Cook

Company: Sodexo

Location: O'Fallon, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Supervisor, Production

Company: Sysco

Location: West Dundee, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Customer Service Associate

Company: Walgreens

Location: Lake Forest, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Manager, Sales Development

Company: Flexport

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Operations Associate

Company: Wolverine Trading

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

The job posting is for a role that involves daily support liaison with a clearing firm and trading group, including checking trades, resolving discrepancies, and reconciling trading position balances. The role also involves communicating with traders, checking trading positions, and working closely with related parties to resolve internal issues. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, strong computer skills, knowledge of SQL, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Wolverine Trading offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. The company culture is team-oriented, with a flat organizational structure, and offers various perks such as free meals, an onsite gym, and company outings.

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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