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Contract Developer Operations Jobs in Elgin, IL (NOW HIRING)

Principal, Software Engineering

Chicago, IL · On-site

$139K - $186K/yr

Spec-driven / contract-first development * CI/CD and DevOps practices * Working knowledge of cloud databases , data modeling, and performance tuning. Professional Skills * Proven ability to lead by ...

Philippines, Latin America, or North America) Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract Company ... Develop integrations between AI services and enterprise systems. DevOps & Quality * Participate in ...

Senior Cloud Engineer - Contract

Chicago, IL · On-site

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

... or DevOps roles, with 3+ years of hands‑on experience in AWS. * Strong expertise in AWS core services (EC2, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, IAM) and strong knowledge of Kubernetes (EKS) and Linux ...

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Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Chicago, IL Assignment Type: 6+ Month Contract Pay: $50/hr-$55/hr Work Schedule: Hybrid Schedule ... Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and business teams to deliver scalable software solutions.

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How much do contract developer operations jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract developer operations in Elgin, IL is $52.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.55 and $62.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Developer Operations vs Contract Software Developer?

AspectContract Developer OperationsContract Software Developer
Primary FocusManaging deployment, automation, and infrastructure for software systemsWriting, testing, and maintaining application code
Skills & CertificationsDevOps tools, cloud platforms, scripting, CI/CD pipelinesProgramming languages, software development frameworks, version control
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with development and IT teams, often in cloud or enterprise settingsWorks primarily on coding and application development tasks
Industry UsageCommon in tech, SaaS, and enterprise IT sectorsWidespread across software, web, and app development industries

Contract Developer Operations professionals focus on deployment, automation, and infrastructure management, ensuring software systems run smoothly. In contrast, Contract Software Developers primarily concentrate on coding and developing applications. Both roles often collaborate but serve different aspects of the software lifecycle.

What are the most commonly searched types of Developer Operations jobs in Elgin, IL?

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What cities near Elgin, IL are hiring for Contract Developer Operations jobs?

Cities near Elgin, IL with the most Contract Developer Operations job openings:

IAM Federated Engineer - 100% Remote - Contract to Hire

Rosemont, IL • On-site

Sierra ITS
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees

$130K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

IAM Federation Engineer - 100% Remote - Contract to Hire

We've been asked to identify an IAM pro to join our client's team that is modernizing and expanding their enterprise and customer authentication platforms. They have several critical projects in play, and need someone truly passionate about designing and building secure, scalable authentication solutions. The team is smart, nimble, highly capable, and led by a director with technical chops and a great sense of humor – you’ll have fun and autonomy. Oh…there’s also a pension.

Your Mission

  • Design, develop, and support enterprise SSO and federation solutions
  • Build repeatable integration patterns using SAML, OIDC, OAuth
  • Engineer and maintain authentication platforms, including Okta, Entra ID, and IBM ISAM / ForgeRock
  • Lead federation integrations for internal teams and external customers
  • Improve reliability through runbooks, documentation, and continuous enhancements

You

  • 4-6+ years working with federation technologies
  • Entra ID and ForgeRock expertise - Required
  • Strong understanding of identity protocols
  • Experience supporting complex authentication and SSO environments
  • Ability to design solutions, troubleshoot integrations, and collaborate with engineering teams
  • Bonus: Java development experience, CIAM experience, or DevOps/CI-CD exposure

This is a contract-to-hire role with the first 3-6 months working as a contract employee of Sierra ITS, paid an hourly rate, working 37,5 hours per week. At conversion to permanent employee status with our client, you’ll earn a salary in the 130-150k range, plus bonus (10%) and a pension (yes, you read correctly…you’ll be part of the less than 10% of US workers with a true pension).

NOTE: You must currently reside in one of the following states: IL, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, NC, OK, PA, TN, TX, WI. No subcontractors please.