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Application Developer Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Developer, Software

Vernon Hills, IL · On-site

$96K - $144K/yr

Investigate and resolve application defects and support incidents with guidance as needed ... Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent ...

WhatYou'llDo Application Developers at Investortools design and build application functionality ... Learn and developproficiencyin Investortools' industry-leading software platform, with a focus on ...

Application Developer

Naperville, IL · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

What You'll Do Application Developers at Investortools design and build application functionality ... Collaborate closely with analysts, software developers, internal engineering teams, and client ...

Modify existing software to correct errors or improve performance. * Assist with software testing, validation, installation, procedures, and programming. Ensure the application operates within ...

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How much do application developer software engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for application developer software engineer in Chicago, IL is $54.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.61 and $62.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Application Developer Software Engineer vs Web Developer?

AspectApplication Developer Software EngineerWeb Developer
Primary FocusDesigning, developing, and maintaining software applications for various platformsBuilding and maintaining websites and web applications
Required SkillsProgramming languages (Java, C++, Python), software development lifecycle, problem-solvingHTML, CSS, JavaScript, front-end/back-end frameworks
Work EnvironmentSoftware companies, tech firms, enterprise environmentsWeb agencies, tech startups, freelance projects
CertificationsCertified Software Development Professional, specific language certificationsNone typically required, but certifications like HTML, CSS, JavaScript can help

Application Developer Software Engineers focus on creating comprehensive software applications across platforms, while Web Developers specialize in building websites and web-based solutions. Both roles require programming skills, but their focus areas and tools differ, making them distinct yet related careers in the tech industry.

What are popular job titles related to Application Developer Software Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL? For Application Developer Software Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL, the most frequently searched job titles are:
.Net Developer/ Software Developer/ Applications Developer/ Software Engineer

.Net Developer/ Software Developer/ Applications Developer/ Software Engineer

Collabera

Barrington, IL

Other

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs. 


Job Description

Job Title:           Software Engineer II (ID: GEJP00012403)

Duration:           6 months (Possibility to Hire)

Responsibilities:

Develop high performing, scaling and innovative applications in a fast paced and agile development environment

Collaborate with system engineers and senior software developers to implement solutions that are aligned with and extend shared platforms and solutions

Work with Product Owners to understand product requirements & implement features/solutions per requirements and engineering best practices

Apply principles of SDLC and methodologies like Lean/Agile/XP, CI, Software and Product Security, Scalability, Documentation Practices, refactoring and Testing Techniques

Design, implement and maintains application components 

Translate defined product management requests into workable and high quality code.

Capable of applying technical skills and experience to assigned tasks with minimal guidance.

Participate in code reviews and pair programming sessions 

Assist in the Identification and troubleshooting of application issues 

Write code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality using the technology selected for the project

Understand software performance and reliability parameters, assess application parameters, and design software to meet aggressive performance targets

Design and build strong testing infrastructure to improve testing coverage and the overall reliability of the product

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in "STEM" Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

Minimum 2 years of experience in software development related to .NET and other MS technologies like WCF, WPF, WinForms, Entity Framework, MEF, LINQ, XAML




Technical: 

Hands on experience with various programming languages including Modula-2, C++, C#/.NET, Java

Hands-on experience in web service development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML. JSON

Experience with Win based programming 

Experience with software test tools (QTP, Selenium, NUnit) 

Client's Software is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to work on a number of exciting projects that will have a very positive impact on client's business.

You will be responsible for programming a feature and or a small feature set. You will contribute to the team and work with direction from the Senior Team Members or management but work independently.


Technical Expertise: 

Good understanding of design patterns, SOLID principal and OO design 

Very deep knowledge on SQL, unit testing, mocking, concurrency and security concepts

Good knowledge on database technologies and concepts (especially MS SQL Server), IIS, XML, distributed systems and AOP

Experience with Test Driven Development and Agile methodologies 

Passion for software development and technology 

Experience developing C++ software (MFC a plus). 

Experience working on software projects in the Healthcare domain (diagnostic imaging, patient information systems). Experience in medical imaging / DICOM a plus.

Experience with database tools 

Additional Information

To get further details or to schedule an interview please contact:

Himanshu Prajapat

973-606-3290

himanshu.prajapat(at)collabera.comÂ