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As a member of the ShipBob Team, you will.

• Grow with an Ownership Mindset : We champion continuous learning and proactive innovation. Team members are encouraged to identify challenges and take ownership of initiatives that drive merchant, company and personal growth. By tackling complex problems and exploring creative solutions, you won't just follow a playbook, you'll be actively building the future of ShipBob.
• Collaborate with Peers and Leaders Alike: ShipBob values collaboration and support, where team members and leaders alike are committed to helping each other succeed. We all sethigh standards and understand the importance oftransparency at all levels. We've created an environment where trust, open communication, and mutual respect motivate our teams to reach new heights.
• Experience a High-Performance Culture and Clear Purpose: Our commitment to delivering results creates a goal-driven, high-performance culture where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission with a clear understanding of their direct impact and accountability. We measure success in tangible ways, allowing each team member to see the positive outcomes of their work and celebrate shared victories.

Location: Remote in these states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, KS, KY, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI

Role Description:

As a Software Development Engineer III at ShipBob, you will be primarily responsible for the development of production level software in coordination with your team. You will work very closely with Product Owners and your Engineering Manager. This role reports to the Director, Software Development.

What you'll do:

• Become a go-to expert in one area of the codebase; understands the broad architecture of the entire system.
• Provides technical advice and weighs in on technical judgements that impact other teams or the company at large. Research and propose new technologies.
• Scopes and stages work into well-defined milestones to avoid a monolithic deliverable.
• Regularly delivers software on-time and is constantly working to make accurate estimates and deliver on those estimates.
• Known for drama-free launches.
• Owns the technical testing and performance plan for their projects.
• Takes initiative to identify and solve important problems, coordinating with others on cross-cutting technical issues.
• Sets direction at the project/service level and consistently influences decision-making at the Pillar level.
• Identifies and proactively tackles technical debt before it grows into debt that requires significant up-front work to resolve.
• Makes others better through code reviews, thorough documentation, technical guidance, and mentoring or serving as a Tech Lead on a project.
• Sits on the Architectural Review Board, provides feedback on projects outside of their core area.
• Understands the tradeoffs between technical, analytical and product needs and generates solutions that take all of these needs into account.
• Identifies and proposes strategies around technical problems affecting their team, communicates standards and gets buy-in on solutions.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.

What you'll bring to the table:

• 5+ years of experience.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent programming skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Object oriented mindset.
• Ability to work quickly and collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to own small well scoped features and implementation.
• A hands on coding approach to engineering mentorship.
• Ability to own medium sized features from design to implementation.
• A defensive coding mindset with knowledge of OWASP.
• Ability to own large features from design to implementation.
• Ability to own service level system design.
• Experience in the following:
  • SQL
  • JSON
  • REST
  • .NET
  • C#
  • ASP.NET MVC
  • Javascript
  • Relational DB Concepts
  • Relational DB Design
  • Agile software development methodologies
  • Team building expertise
  • Automating infrastructure
  • Automating build process
• Nice to have:
  • A passion for QA and an understanding that testing is not someone else's responsibility.
  • A passion for DevOps and an appreciation for continuous integration/deployment.
  • Ability to own cross service level system design.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure.
  • Experience with event-driven (EDA) architectures.
  • Experience with service-oriented (SOA) architectures.
  • Experience with Vue.js.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps.
  • Experience with Azure Functions.
  • Experience with Azure Webjobs.
  • Experience with App Services.
  • Experience with Service Bus
  • Experience with Storage Queues.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave Program
• Flexible Time Off Program
• Paid Sick Leave
• Floating Holidays (2 days/year)
• Wellness Days (1 day/quarter)
• 401K Match
• Comprehensive Benefits Package >>>
• See Our High-Performing Culture >>> Check us out on Instagram (@lifeatshipbob)

ShipBob believes in transparency while providing a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance approach. We are targeting a base salary of $173,000. The full base pay range for this position in our compensation architecture is $30,281 - 217,134 for this role. In addition to base salary, this role includes the opportunity to be eligible for participation in the Company's discretionary bonus plan based on Company's plans and in accordance with Company's policies.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

About You:

The work we do at ShipBob is both challenging and rigorous, which means our environment isn't the right fit for everyone, and that's okay. We welcome energetic high performers who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, results-driven environment. We value individuals who embrace accountability and humility, push boundaries, and are motivated by challenging work. Every team member, no matter their role or tenure, is expected to roll up their sleeves and tackle the complex problems we face in today's global supply chain.

Learn more about our core values and how we perform at a high level in our day-to-day work on our Culture page (

About Us:

ShipBob is a leading global supply chain and fulfillment technology platform designed for SMB and Mid-Market ecommerce merchants to provide them access to best-in-class capabilities and to deliver a delightful shopper experience. Merchants can outsource their entire fulfillment operations, utilize ShipBob's proprietary warehouse management system for in-house fulfillment, or take advantage of a hybrid solution across ShipBob's dozens of fulfillment center network in the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ShipBob is backed by leading investors like Menlo Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and is one of the fastest-growing tech companies headquartered in Chicago.

ShipBob provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , , , , , , status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary

Technical & Functional Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage software releases lifecycle across multiple applications.

• Develop and maintain detailed Implementation, Validation, and Backout plans in collaboration with development teams.

• Open and manage change requests; coordinate with Change Advisory Board (CAB), Enterprise Change Management (ECM), and Release Management (RM) to ensure timely approvals.

• Coordinate cross-functional support teams to ensure successful deployment execution.

• Lead release bridges, ensuring adherence to release plans and timelines.

• Own the full lifecycle of intake-from request capture to estimation and release planning.

• Workflow Standardization: Define and maintain intake workflows, templates, and approval checkpoints.

• Collaborate with development teams and product owners to gather and submit evidence for PCI and Security Compliance.

• Schedule and coordinate environment initializations with Release Management.

Project & Stakeholder Management:

• Facilitate weekly project intake meetings for CCVA and PBM IVR.

• Partner with product owners and business stakeholders to scope and plan new project intake requests.

• Serve as DDAT Estimation Manager, responsible for evaluating business requests, assessing solution alternatives, and documenting solution estimates.

• Submit and manage In-Flight estimation requests, including status updates

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$101,970.00 - $203,940.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan .

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/31/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Director, Software Development Engineer page is loaded Director, Software Development Engineer Apply remote type Remote locations United States; Illinois time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR101299 Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America. We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. Job Summary: IPH is seeking a Director of Software Engineering who will report to the VP of Technology. As a senior member of the Engineering Leadership team, the Director of Software Engineering develops and manages the successful execution of software development strategies that support the goals of the engineering department, business units, and company. Reporting to the VP of Technology, the Director will lead members of the Software Engineering Team overseeing Software Development and Quality Assurance. This role requires being well-versed and experienced in all aspects of software engineering with strengths in software development, system architecture, project management, team leadership, and technology innovation. The Software Engineering Leader must be a progressive thinker with solid business acumen and experience. The Director must be a true leader for his/her team and other internal departments, demonstrating expertise, professionalism, dedication, and empathy. Receptive to growth and change, the candidate thrives in dynamic environments, always remaining positive, professional, and solutions oriented. Job Location: Remote – Chicago, Cleveland / Akron, New York, Raliegh - preferred Main Responsibilities: Sets overall strategic software engineering direction, including annual objectives, budgeting, planning, and execution. Conceptualize, direct, and execute strategic software development plans in the following areas: System Architecture, Product Development, Engineering Operations, Quality Assurance, and Internal/External Communications. Lead and develop the Engineering Tech Stack to deliver IPH initiatives inclusive of cloud platforms, development tools, and software frameworks. Support maturation of DevSecOps practices to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, utilizing tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, and Azure DevOps. This includes continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated security testing. Utilize tools to track DORA metrics (Deployment Frequency, Lead Time for Changes, Change Failure Rate, Time to Restore Service) to measure and enhance developer productivity. Leverage AI tools, including large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI, to enhance developer and QA productivity. This includes using AI for code reviews, automated testing, bug detection, and optimizing development workflows. Promote and enforce secure coding standards and practices to ensure the integrity and security of all software solutions. Drive automation initiatives to streamline development processes, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency across the engineering team. Enhance developer experience by implementing tools and practices that improve productivity, efficiency, and collaboration within the team. Responsible for management and execution of engineering budget, ensuring the expense is allocated to activities to achieve targeted return. Drive technical research and define the ideal technology solutions across multiple business verticals in support of revenue and growth objectives. Act as a technology steward, monitoring Intellectual Property internally and externally and ensuring all development aligns to corporate guidelines and positioning. Build a well-rounded data-driven team with strong team culture and collaboration. Effectively manage internal cross-functional relationships and external vendor relationships (as required). Responsible for managing relationships and performance of vendor relationships, including near-shore and off-shore. Develop, manage, and track metrics and success criteria for all software development and engineering programs. Oversee engineering communications and support the business in managing activities relating to technology development and/or crisis management. Participate in special corporate projects as required. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant field. 7+ years in software engineering leadership roles, with a track record of success in developing and executing strategic engineering initiatives. Proven experience in leading growth in technology-driven markets. Demonstrable experience designing and implementing successful software development programs. Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and partner with cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and partner with cross-functional teams. Solid knowledge of software development fundamentals such as system architecture, cloud platforms, and development frameworks. Excellent communication skills. Strong analytical and project management skills. Strategic mindset, with the ability to make difficult decisions. Experience in the pet industry is a strong asset. All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following: Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee Company paid short-term and long-term disability 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Retirement savings plan Personal Paid Time Off Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations Pet friendly office environment Commuter Benefits Group Pet Insurance On the job training and skills development Employee Assistance Program (EAP) #J-18808-Ljbffr

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary

If you're eager to make a real impact in the health care industry through your own meaningful contributions, explore a role in technology with CVS Health. Our journey calls for technical innovators and data visionaries: come help us pave the way.

At CVS Health, we possess an extensive repository of healthcare data that spans over 150 million individuals, providing an unparalleled foundation for ambitious Data Engineers. In this role, you will engage with complex business challenges, harnessing modern tools and technologies to securely store, process, transform, and enrich terabyte to petabyte scale healthcare data. Your work will underpin data-driven business decisions and contribute to our mission of delivering industry-best data products / software with a customer-first mindset and team-oriented approach.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrates a keen awareness of the member experience while seeking opportunities for automation and innovation to automate and optimize business operations

• Ability to work with Data Science & Products team to understand operations workflow and requirements

• Ability to understand and make design decisions on both UI and backend systems.

• 5+ years of experience with Big data and cloud architecture

• 5+ years of experience with SQL, NoSQL.

• 5+ years of experience with Python (or a comparable scripting language).

• 5+ years of experience with ETL/ELT, and building high-volume data pipelines.

• 5+ years of experience with Query optimization, data structures, transformation, metadata, dependency, and workload management.

• 3+ years experience building front end application using Angular Js, React, etc.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience building modern data pipelines within a major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, Azure).

• 2+ years of experience with deployment/scaling of apps on containerized environment (i.e. Kubernetes, AKS) as well as on serverless compute services.

• 2+ years of experience with real-time and streaming technology (i.e. Azure Event Hubs, Azure Functions, Kafka, Spark Streaming).

• 3+ year(s) of soliciting complex requirements and managing relationships with key stakeholders.

• 2+ year(s) of experience independently managing deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience building applications using LLMs and Gen AI models

• Experience in designing and building data engineering solutions in cloud environments (preferably GCP)

• Experience of API/Microservices development

• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipeline, and other DevOps principles/best practices

• Understanding of software development methodologies including waterfall and agile.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills within and across teams

• Google Professional Data Engineer/Architect Certification

• Experience with microservices and SOA

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$92,700.00 - $203,940.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan .

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/22/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Director, Software Development Engineer page is loaded Director, Software Development Engineer Apply remote type Remote locations United States; Illinois time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id JR101299 Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America. We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. Job Summary: IPH is seeking a Director of Software Engineering who will report to the VP of Technology. As a senior member of the Engineering Leadership team, the Director of Software Engineering develops and manages the successful execution of software development strategies that support the goals of the engineering department, business units, and company. Reporting to the VP of Technology, the Director will lead members of the Software Engineering Team overseeing Software Development and Quality Assurance. This role requires being well-versed and experienced in all aspects of software engineering with strengths in software development, system architecture, project management, team leadership, and technology innovation. The Software Engineering Leader must be a progressive thinker with solid business acumen and experience. The Director must be a true leader for his/her team and other internal departments, demonstrating expertise, professionalism, dedication, and empathy. Receptive to growth and change, the candidate thrives in dynamic environments, always remaining positive, professional, and solutions oriented. Job Location: Remote – Chicago, Cleveland / Akron, New York, Raliegh - preferred Main Responsibilities: Sets overall strategic software engineering direction, including annual objectives, budgeting, planning, and execution. Conceptualize, direct, and execute strategic software development plans in the following areas: System Architecture, Product Development, Engineering Operations, Quality Assurance, and Internal/External Communications. Lead and develop the Engineering Tech Stack to deliver IPH initiatives inclusive of cloud platforms, development tools, and software frameworks. Support maturation of DevSecOps practices to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, utilizing tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, and Azure DevOps. This includes continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated security testing. Utilize tools to track DORA metrics (Deployment Frequency, Lead Time for Changes, Change Failure Rate, Time to Restore Service) to measure and enhance developer productivity. Leverage AI tools, including large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI, to enhance developer and QA productivity. This includes using AI for code reviews, automated testing, bug detection, and optimizing development workflows. Promote and enforce secure coding standards and practices to ensure the integrity and security of all software solutions. Drive automation initiatives to streamline development processes, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency across the engineering team. Enhance developer experience by implementing tools and practices that improve productivity, efficiency, and collaboration within the team. Responsible for management and execution of engineering budget, ensuring the expense is allocated to activities to achieve targeted return. Drive technical research and define the ideal technology solutions across multiple business verticals in support of revenue and growth objectives. Act as a technology steward, monitoring Intellectual Property internally and externally and ensuring all development aligns to corporate guidelines and positioning. Build a well-rounded data-driven team with strong team culture and collaboration. Effectively manage internal cross-functional relationships and external vendor relationships (as required). Responsible for managing relationships and performance of vendor relationships, including near-shore and off-shore. Develop, manage, and track metrics and success criteria for all software development and engineering programs. Oversee engineering communications and support the business in managing activities relating to technology development and/or crisis management. Participate in special corporate projects as required. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant field. 7+ years in software engineering leadership roles, with a track record of success in developing and executing strategic engineering initiatives. Proven experience in leading growth in technology-driven markets. Demonstrable experience designing and implementing successful software development programs. Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and partner with cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and partner with cross-functional teams. Solid knowledge of software development fundamentals such as system architecture, cloud platforms, and development frameworks. Excellent communication skills. Strong analytical and project management skills. Strategic mindset, with the ability to make difficult decisions. Experience in the pet industry is a strong asset. All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following: Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee Company paid short-term and long-term disability 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Retirement savings plan Personal Paid Time Off Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations Pet friendly office environment Commuter Benefits Group Pet Insurance On the job training and skills development Employee Assistance Program (EAP) #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Developing quality software that is used by some of the world's largest technology firms, fixed income asset managers, and custodian banks
• Participate in Agile meetings to contribute to development strategies and product roadmap
• Owning critical processes that are highly available and scalable
• Producing tremendous feature enhancements and reacting quickly to emerging technologies
• Encouraging collaboration and stimulating creativity
• Helping mentor entry-level developers
• Contributing to design and architectural decisions
• Providing leadership and expertise to our ever-growing workforce
• Testing and validating in development and production code that they own, deploy, and monitor
• Understanding, responding to, and addressing customer issues with empathy and in a timely manner
• Independently can move a major feature or service through an entire lifecycle of design, development, deployment, and maintenance
• Deep knowledge in multiple teams' domains; broad understanding of CW systems.
• Creates documentation of system requirements and behavior across domains
• Willingly takes on unowned and undesirable work that helps team velocity and quality
• Is in touch with client needs and understands their usage
• Consulted on quality, scaling and performance requirements before development of new features begins
• Understands, finds, and proposes solutions for systemic problems
• Leads in the technical breakdown of deliverables and capabilities into features and stories
• Expert in unit testing techniques and design for testability, contributes to automated system testing requirements and design
• Improves code quality and architecture to ensure testability and maintainability
• Understands, designs, and tests for impact/performance on dependencies and adjacent components and services. Builds and maintains code in the context and awareness of the larger system
• Helps less experienced engineers troubleshoot and solve problems
• Active in mentoring and training others inside and outside their division

• 7+ years of professional experience with Java and SQL
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Background in SDLC & Agile practices
• Experience in monitoring production systems
• Experience working with messaging systems such as Cloud Pub/Sub, Kafka, or SQS/SNS

• Ability to build scalable backend services (Microservices, polyglot storage, messaging systems, data processing pipelines)
• Possess strong analytical skills, with excellent problem-solving abilities in the face of ambiguity
• Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to contribute to software design documentation, presentation, sequence diagrams and present complex technical designs in a concise manner
• Professional experience in building distributed software systems, specializing in big data and NoSQL database technologies (Hadoop, Spark, DynamoDB, HBase, Hive, Cassandra, Vertica)
• Ability to work with relational and NoSQL databases
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Connect With Us Lead Software Development Engineer System Office - Chicago - Hybrid/Remote Posting Category: The Discovery Partners Institute, located in Chicago, a large metro area, is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer to assist the department with the following responsibilities: Under direction and supervision, utilize knowledge of software development and computer science to create frontend and back-end scalable technology-based platforms and build technology-based R&D products and services. Collaborate with external software development firms, lead a team of software engineers, drive R&D technology development, and improve functionality of technology solutions. Implement data and analytics platforms, deliver quality software code, and maintain knowledge of effective software tooling to facilitate technology-based R&D products and services. Act as a resource for internal and external stakeholders by providing guidance on the integration of technology-based solutions. Other duties as assigned. This is a full time academic professional position. The budgeted salary range for this position is $160,000 to $65,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Discovery Partners Institute, located in Chicago, a large metro area, is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer to assist the department with the following responsibilities: Under direction and supervision, utilize knowledge of software development and computer science to create frontend and back-end scalable technology-based platforms and build technology-based R&D products and services. Collaborate with external software development firms, lead a team of software engineers, drive R&D technology development, and improve functionality of technology solutions. Implement data and analytics platforms, deliver quality software code, and maintain knowledge of effective software tooling to facilitate technology-based R&D products and services. Act as a resource for internal and external stakeholders by providing guidance on the integration of technology-based solutions. Other duties as assigned. This is a full time academic professional position. The budgeted salary range for this position is 160,000 to 165,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. QUALIFICATIONS This position minimally requires a Bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a related field and, 8 years of related work experience in software development. For fullest consideration, please submit CV, cover letter, and 3 professional references by August 24, 2025 to Ranjan Karri, University of IL System, 200 S. Wacker Drive, 20th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 or via email to KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE This position minimally requires a Bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a related field and, 8 years of related work experience in software development. APPOINTMENT INFORMATION This is a Full Time academic professional position. The budgeted salary range for the position is 160,000.00 - 165,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. APPLICATION PROCEDURES & DEADLINE INFORMATION For full consideration, please submit CV, cover letter, and 3 professional references by August 24, 2025 to Ranjan Karri, University of IL System, 200 S. Wacker Drive, 20th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 or via email to System Human Resource Services ( The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting the System Human Resource Services at , or by emailing Requisition ID: req2638 Job Category: Academic Professional Campus Location: Chicago Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois' Universities and the University of Illinois System Office. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. . Requisition ID: req2638 Job Category: Academic Professional Campus Location: Chicago Looking for more University of Illinois positions? 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