Job Description
Join Illinois Tech Innovations, a cutting-edge software solutions provider based in Chicago, as we urgently seek a Senior Software Engineer to drive our next-gen product development. This direct hire opportunity offers immediate start, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development stipends.
Our Culture: We foster an agile, collaborative environment where innovation thrives. You'll work alongside industry experts on mission-critical projects while enjoying flexible work arrangements and a downtown Chicago office with panoramic city views.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable cloud-native applications using Java, Python, and AWS services
- Lead technical design sessions and mentor junior engineers through code reviews
- Optimize system performance and security protocols for enterprise clients
- Collaborate with Product and UX teams to translate requirements into technical specifications
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and maintain 99.9% uptime for production systems
- Contribute to open-source projects and stay current with emerging DevOps practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (5+ years)
- Expertise in Java, Python, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
- Proven experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Strong background in CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
- Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives from conception to deployment
- Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to debug complex distributed systems
- Relevant certifications (AWS/Azure, Kubernetes) preferred