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2026 Corporate Analyst Development Program - Summer Analyst (Chicago)

Company: JPMorganChase

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Students interested in front office, external customer/client interactions, or software engineering will not have their needs met within this program.

Internal Audit Business Process Senior Specialist

Company: Amrize Building Materials US

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Field of Study Preferred: Accounting, Corporate Governance, Business Administration, or related field. Data Analytics Tools: Experience with data analysis and…

Senior Manager, Software Engineer

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding…

Sr. Graphic Designer, Interior Branding

Company: Stratus

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Posted Jul 01, 2025

Participate in design reviews and contribute creative and technical insights. Graphic design experience, ideally in signage, large-format print, or…

Hospice Registered Nurse $10,000 Bonus

Company: Residential Home Health and Hospice

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Current driver’s license and ability to spend ~20% of your day driving to/from patient locations. RN license in the state you work.

Azure Cloud Engineer

Company: Flex Employee Services

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Architect and design cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, ensuring scalability, reliability and cost effectiveness while considering operational concerns and non…

Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding…

Lead Cybersecurity Architect

Company: JPMorganChase

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 01, 2025

Defines the technical target state of their cybersecurity product and drives achievement of the strategy. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible…

Project Manager

Company: Michael Page

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 03, 2025

An excellent understanding and implementation of risks and costs management,. A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all involved parties (…

Grant Accounting Manager

Company: Jane Addams Resource Corporation

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and private grant regulations,…

Temporary Junior Production Designer

Company: HUB International

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 01, 2025

Manage client assets and develop, organize and maintain client folders within a shared network. Confidently make design updates in Adobe InDesign files, keeping…

Assistant Project Manager - Light Industrial

Company: Michael Page

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Review project implementation and gather data on project execution. Technical background with understanding of building engineering and commercial projects;…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Software Engineers?
Entry‑level (0‑2 yrs): $80k‑$110k; Mid (3‑5 yrs): $110k‑$150k; Senior (6‑10 yrs): $150k‑$190k; Staff (10‑15 yrs): $190k‑$240k; Principal/Architect: $240k‑$300k+ (US).
What core skills and certifications are required for Software Engineers?
Core languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, Go, Rust. Frameworks: React, Angular, Node.js, Spring, Django. Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions. Cloud creds: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect. Extras: CI/CD, observability (Grafana, Prometheus), unit testing frameworks.
How common is remote work availability for Software Engineer roles?
Over 70% of listings on Job Transparency allow full‑time remote work. Companies often offer US pay bands but allow employees in EU, Canada, and India, with adjustments for local living costs.
What career progression paths exist for Software Engineers?
Typical ladder: Junior Engineer → Mid‑Level Engineer → Senior Engineer → Staff Engineer → Principal Engineer → Engineering Manager/Director → VP of Engineering. Technical tracks emphasize architecture, performance, and system design; managerial tracks focus on people management, strategy, and product delivery.
What are current industry trends affecting Software Engineers?
Accelerated adoption of generative AI, focus on secure by design, growth of low‑code/no‑code platforms, shift to serverless architectures, and rising demand for data‑centric engineers. Companies prioritize DevSecOps, observability, and AI‑augmented dev workflows.

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