Associate Software Jobs in Buffalo Grove, IL (NOW HIRING)

OPTO designs and manufactures retail fixtures for domestic and international markets. We are a design-led company driven by innovation, a passion for helping our clients succeed, and communication. Our team applies creative thinking across customer proposals, product development, and operations to deliver tailored retail solutions. The excitement, innovation, and passion from all of our team members allows us to curate the best solutions for any retail environment.

With in-house engineering and a responsive, collaborative culture, we adapt quickly to customer needs and provide industry-leading speed and reliability, earning long-term partnerships through performance and trust.

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to join our development team at Opto International. In this role, you will help manage, upgrade, and enhance our custom in-house ERP solution, working with the .NET stack to support various WinForms, WPF, and WebForms applications. The ideal candidate will be passionate about software development, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to our “code-first” development approach, ensuring a maintainable and scalable codebase.

As an Associate Software Engineer, you will play a key role in tackling development challenges, improving system performance, and supporting innovation within our applications. You will collaborate closely with team members to enhance the functionality and efficiency of our internal tools and contribute to the growth of our technological infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of programming fundamentals, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

• Respond to and resolve user-reported issues efficiently and within established timelines.
• Write clean, modular, and reusable code, following best practices and industry standards.
• Collaborate with the development team on medium- to large-scale projects, ensuring effective delivery and quality.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Maintain and improve existing applications using .NET technologies.
• Apply object-oriented programming principles and follow database best practices to ensure optimal performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) languages.
• Familiarity with SQL (experience with PostgreSQL is a plus).
• Experience with C# or VB.NET is a plus but not required.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent communication skills and eagerness to learn and grow professionally.
• Positive attitude and a strong desire to thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment.

• Experience with the .NET Framework and WinForms/WebForms applications.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and coding best practices.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, AD&D and life insurance, and paid time off (PTO)
• Bonus Incentive program
• Casual office environment
• A diverse work experience where you can see projects come to life. Starting with the inception of projects in marketing and business development, through the concept and development with our design and engineering teams, all the way to fabrication and final delivery to our customers

This position is based in an office environment. The role involves sitting and standing at a desk, frequent in-person and phone communication, and the regular use of standard office equipment, including phones and computers.

OPTO is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. If you (or another applicant you know) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or need accommodations during the application process, please contact careers@optosystem.com. OPTO will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to the application process in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

OPTO is an equal opportunity employer. OPTO prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*This is a hybrid position, requiring on-site presence three days a week at our Wood Dale, IL location. Candidates must be willing to commute for the role. The first 90 days will be fully on-site (5 days a week) for training. If you’re excited to kickstart your software engineering career and contribute to impactful projects, we’d love to hear from you!