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Backend Developer Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

Design, build, and maintain backend systems and services that support Tovala's software products ... While your depth is in backend engineering, you're comfortable contributing to frontend work and ...

Magento Backend Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$65K - $110K/yr

As a Magento Backend Developer you will enable the continued customization of our customer engagement platforms to meet the changing needs of our clients. With over 40 active platforms and more ...

Magento Backend Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$65K - $110K/yr

As a Magento Backend Developer you will enable the continued customization of our customer engagement platforms to meet the changing needs of our clients. With over 40 active platforms and more ...

This role reports to the Manager of Software Engineering and provides the opportunity to work on ... backend service design Preferred * Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with tools ...

This role reports to the Manager of Software Engineering and provides the opportunity to work on ... backend service design Preferred * Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with tools ...

As a Software Engineer, you'll work on everything from customer-facing web and mobile applications using cutting-edge open source frameworks, to highly-available RESTful services, to back-end C# and ...

As a Software Engineer, you'll work on everything from customer-facing web and mobile applications using cutting-edge open source frameworks, to highly-available RESTful services, to back-end C# and ...

As a member of DataAnnotation's coding team, you'll be part of a growing community of over 100,000 professionals -- including front-end, back-end, full-stack, machine learning, and other engineers ...

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

This role is ideal for an experienced backend engineer who still loves building and shipping software but is ready to take the next step toward technical leadership. You'll partner closely with ...

As a member of DataAnnotation's coding team, you'll be part of a growing community of over 100,000 professionals -- including front-end, back-end, full-stack, machine learning, and other engineers ...

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

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for backend developer software engineer in Chicago, IL is $59.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.80 and $70.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Senior Software Engineer - C++

BloKchain Talent, LLC

Chicago, IL • On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Company Description
We are recognized as a world-leading Emerging Technology staffing and recruiting firm, with a strong specialization in Blockchain. We recruit CTOs, VPs, Senior Software Architects, Application Developers and Software Engineers for some of the biggest names in tech across multiple specialty areas. Responding to the enormous demand for Blockchain recruitment. To emphasize our expertise in this market segment, and expanded to key Blockchain talent epicenters from San Francisco to Tel Aviv.
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - C++
Location: Chicago OR Austin
Experience: 5+ years as software engineer, 3+ years in backend
Type: Full time, permanent / W2
Sponsorship: Yes, H1B Transfer - DOE
Salary Range: $150K - 200K / year DOE
Other compensation: Bonus, Benefit, Perks
Relocation: Yes - DOE
Requirements
BloKchain Talent, the leading blockchain and cryptocurrency recruiting agency, is searching for a Senior Software Engineer for our client, a global crytocurrency trading company providing 24/7 operations, with openings in Chicago and Austin. Come be an integral part of creating optimal trading and investment web based systems within the regulatory framework with the rapidly growing asset of cryptocurrencies.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Work in a collaborative team setting to establish and maintain best-in-class software systems to enable 24-hour global trading operations
  • Design and develop trading systems, exchange connectivity solutions, monitoring systems, and tools to integrate core infrastructure services
  • Work from high-level requirements and gain an intimate understanding of the business and work directly with traders and researchers on a daily basis

Qualifications
Must Have:
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience developing web based highly reliable, scalable enterprise systems
  • 3+ years as a back end engineer
  • Strong coding experience in C++
  • Skilled in React and Redux
  • B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent degree

Strongly Prefer:
  • Experience coding in Java
  • Professional script development experience, preferably python and javascript
  • Linux and/or Windows OS experience
  • Full stack experience
  • Testing at the unit, functional, and integration level
  • Experience with inter-process messaging, microservice architectures, and API design
  • Knowledge of network communication experience, including multicast and websockets
  • Experience in fintech industry

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.