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Application Integration Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a skilled and experienced Integration Engineer to design ... party application connectivity. * Advanced experience with Microsoft SQL Server integration ...

Integration Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a skilled and experienced Integration Engineer to design ... party application connectivity. * Advanced experience with Microsoft SQL Server integration ...

Workday Integration Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$112K - $192K/yr

The Workday Integration Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting ... Business Owners, 3rd party vendors IT and with Application Managed Service (AMS). * Perform ...

System Integration Engineer

Mundelein, IL · On-site

$170K/yr

We are looking for a System Integration Engineer to deliver innovative functionalities to our ... Deep desire to understand "how things work" and convert to practical application * Love of learning ...

Workday Integration Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$122K - $169K/yr

The Workday Integration Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting ... Business Owners, 3rd party vendors IT and with Application Managed Service (AMS). * Perform ...

Integrate systems using internal and third-party APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). * Monitor, analyze, design, and develop modifications and changes to existing systems to enhance overall ...

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How much do application integration engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for application integration engineer in Chicago, IL is $62.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.73 and $67.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Application Integration Engineer do?

An Application Integration Engineer is responsible for connecting different software applications and systems so they work seamlessly together within an organization. They design, develop, and implement integration solutions, often using middleware, APIs, or other technologies to ensure data flows smoothly between applications. Their work helps businesses automate processes, improve efficiency, and ensure that information is accessible and consistent across platforms. These engineers also troubleshoot integration issues and maintain system interoperability as technologies evolve.

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

AspectApplication Integration EngineerSoftware Developer
Primary FocusDesigning and implementing system integrations and data flowsDeveloping software applications and features
Required SkillsAPI development, middleware, system architectureProgramming languages, software design, coding
Work EnvironmentIT teams, enterprise systems, integration platformsDevelopment teams, software companies, startups
CertificationsAPI, cloud, or middleware certificationsProgramming language certifications, software development courses

While both roles involve technical skills, Application Integration Engineers focus on connecting different systems and ensuring seamless data flow, whereas Software Developers create new applications and features. The roles often collaborate but serve distinct functions within tech organizations.

What are some typical challenges Application Integration Engineers face when connecting multiple enterprise systems?

Application Integration Engineers often encounter challenges such as handling differences in data formats, ensuring secure and reliable data transfer, and managing compatibility between legacy systems and modern applications. Another common issue is troubleshooting and resolving failures in real-time data synchronization without disrupting business operations. Effective communication with stakeholders from various departments is essential to gather requirements and maintain seamless workflows across integrated systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Application Integration Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Application Integration Engineer, you need a solid background in software engineering, data integration, and API design, often supported by a relevant bachelor's degree. Familiarity with integration platforms (like MuleSoft or Dell Boomi), middleware solutions, and protocols such as REST, SOAP, and message queues is typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help you bridge gaps between business requirements and technical implementation. These abilities are vital to ensure seamless, secure, and scalable integration of enterprise applications, which drives organizational efficiency.
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Infographic showing various Application Integration Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 13% Internship, and 87% Full Time. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $129,189 per year, or $62.1 per hour.
Application Integration Specialist

Application Integration Specialist

Gallagher

Rolling Meadows, IL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago


Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 66 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

175th of 261 rated insurance


Job description

Introduction
Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

Overview

The Senior Application Integration Specialist is responsible for the design, development, implementation and support of integrations. The role is equal parts of technical analysis as well as Project Management. The Senior Application Integration Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accurate documentation of requirements, design, QA and maintenance processes. This role will liaise with Corporate HRIS, GTS Business Intelligence and downstream stakeholders.


How you'll make an impact
  • Drive requirements and build complete and accurate requirements/design documents that capture complete scope and details of every integration being built.
  • Design and develop integrations on the Adeptia platform.
  • Coordinate with GTS BI, Financial Applications and Oracle HR teams around data management including schemas, failure conditions, reconciliation, test data set up, etc.
  • Troubleshoot issues helping to drive root-cause analysis and permanent resolution.
  • Provide direction and coordination for development, and support teams, including globally located resources.
  • Understand the layout and working of existing integrations that send and receive data between Oracle, Concur, JDE and other systems.
  • Monitor integrations and work with infrastructure teams to resolve issues as needed
  • Develop and maintain application documentation.
  • Review and co-develop appropriate test plans to support release of new integrations

About You

Required:

  • Minimum of 5 years of technical experience with building integrations on Adeptia, Axway, SSIS or similar ETL tool and interest in being able to transfer those skills into the Adeptia platform to build integrations.
  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on relational, dimensional, and/or analytic modeling experience (using RDBMS, dimensional, and ETL and data ingestion protocols).
  • Financial acumen (working knowledge) and awareness of key accounting, financial management and analysis processes.
  • Working "hands-on" knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and project management methodologies.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with scripting tools such as Power Shell and language elements for scripting such as Java and XML.
  • Experience with file and transfer protocol encryption (PGP, Cryptography, sign, armoring)

 

Desired:

  • Experience designing and consuming API’s (REST, SOAP) with knowledge of various authentication schemes
  • Experience with Large Enterprise Systems such as J.D.Edwards

 

Work Traits

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with business and technology personnel at many levels
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work at a fast pace and cope with conflicting deadlines
  • Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • Dependable, hardworking, professional, self-starter, able to work well with cross functional teams

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Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

  • Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
  • Life and accident insurance
  • 401(K) and Roth options
  • Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

  • Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
  • Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
  • Training programs
  • Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
  • Charitable matching gift program
  • And more...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Minimum of 5 years of technical experience with building integrations on Adeptia, Axway, SSIS or similar ETL tool and interest in being able to transfer those skills into the Adeptia platform to build integrations.
  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on relational, dimensional, and/or analytic modeling experience (using RDBMS, dimensional, and ETL and data ingestion protocols).
  • Financial acumen (working knowledge) and awareness of key accounting, financial management and analysis processes.
  • Working "hands-on" knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and project management methodologies.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with scripting tools such as Power Shell and language elements for scripting such as Java and XML.
  • Experience with file and transfer protocol encryption (PGP, Cryptography, sign, armoring)

 

Desired:

  • Experience designing and consuming API’s (REST, SOAP) with knowledge of various authentication schemes
  • Experience with Large Enterprise Systems such as J.D.Edwards

 

Work Traits

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with business and technology personnel at many levels
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work at a fast pace and cope with conflicting deadlines
  • Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • Dependable, hardworking, professional, self-starter, able to work well with cross functional teams

#LI-NP1

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