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Day Shift Distributed Systems Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Fortinet

CNAPP Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL

$215K - $278K/yr

Experience architecting and developing software or infrastructure for scalable, distributed systems ... Previous DevOps/DevSecOps experience * Previous Compliance audit experience (either Auditor or ...

Aquatic Capital Management

Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $300K/yr

Systems Engineer Infrastructure & Research Computing Aquatic Capital Management Chicago, IL ... Deep Unix/Linux expertise across multiple distributions; comfortable at every layer of the stack.

Aquatic Capital Management

Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $300K/yr

Systems Engineer Infrastructure & Research Computing Aquatic Capital Management • Chicago, IL • ... Deep Unix/Linux expertise across multiple distributions; comfortable at every layer of the stack.

Fortinet, Inc.

CNAPP Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$215K - $278K/yr

Experience architecting and developing software or infrastructure for scalable, distributed systems ... Previous DevOps/DevSecOps experience * Previous Compliance audit experience (either Auditor or ...

Fortinet

CNAPP Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$215K - $278K/yr

Experience architecting and developing software or infrastructure for scalable, distributed systems ... Previous DevOps/DevSecOps experience * Previous Compliance audit experience (either Auditor or ...

Fortinet, Inc.

CNAPP Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL

$215K - $278K/yr

Experience architecting and developing software or infrastructure for scalable, distributed systems ... Previous DevOps/DevSecOps experience * Previous Compliance audit experience (either Auditor or ...

Akuna Capital

Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$120K/yr

What you will do as a Systems Engineer at Akuna: We are looking for a versatile and driven Systems ... Extensive experience with a variety of Linux distributions (RedHat, Ubuntu, etc.) * Deep ...

Akuna Capital

Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$120K/yr

What you will do as a Systems Engineer at Akuna: We are looking for a versatile and driven Systems ... Extensive experience with a variety of Linux distributions (RedHat, Ubuntu, etc.) * Deep ...

DRW

Trade Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

As a Trade Systems Engineer , you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow while supporting our ... In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work a non-traditional 5-day shift, depending on what ...

Vedder Price

Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$75K - $110K/yr

The Systems Engineer supports core infrastructure platforms with a focus on enterprise storage ... Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.

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As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for day shift distributed systems engineer in Chicago, IL is $131,050.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,000.00 and $161,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Shift Distributed Systems Engineer vs Network Systems Engineer?

AspectDay Shift Distributed Systems EngineerNetwork Systems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related, certifications like AWS, Cisco (CCNA)Bachelor's in CS or related, certifications like Cisco (CCNA), CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentDesigning, deploying, maintaining distributed systems, cloud environmentsManaging network infrastructure, configuring routers/switches, troubleshooting connectivity
Industry UsageTech, cloud providers, large-scale enterprise systemsTelecommunications, data centers, enterprise networks

The Day Shift Distributed Systems Engineer focuses on building and maintaining distributed computing environments, often in cloud or data center settings. In contrast, a Network Systems Engineer specializes in network infrastructure, ensuring connectivity and security. Both roles require technical certifications and work in tech-driven industries, but their daily tasks and focus areas differ significantly.

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Senior Backend Engineer (Distributed Systems)

Bright Vision Technologies

Schaumburg, IL • Remote

Other

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Bright Vision Technologies is a forward-thinking software development company dedicated to building innovative solutions that help businesses automate and optimize their operations. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to create scalable, secure, and user-friendly applications.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a skilled Senior Backend Engineer (Distributed Systems) to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming business processes through technology.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.
 Senior Backend Engineer (Distributed Systems) Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer (Distributed Systems)
Location: 100% Remote (Continental United States)
Position Type: In-house Bright Vision Technologies SOW engagement (no third-party client or vendor)
Experience: 6+ years
Salary: 100K to 150K
Sponsorship: No new H1B sponsorship available. H1B transfers welcomed for qualified candidates.
Employment Type: Full-time, direct W2 with Bright Vision Technologies (no C2C, no 1099, no third-party)
Engagement: Long-term, multi-year, aligned to the Bright Vision SOW delivery roadmap
Compensation: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits.
Employment Terms & Visa Policy
This is a 100% remote, full-time, direct W2 position with Bright Vision Technologies.
This role is part of Bright Vision Technologies’ in-house Statement of Work (SOW) engagement. The client, end customer, and employer for this position is Bright Vision Technologies — there is no third-party client, vendor, or implementation partner involved.
We do not engage in C2C, 1099, or third-party arrangements for this role.
BUT STRICTLY NO C2C/1099/3RD PARTY COMPANIES. ALL OUR ROLES ARE W2 AND NO 3RD PARTY BROKERING PLEASE.
Candidates must be willing to work directly as a full-time W2 employee of Bright Vision Technologies and contribute to our in-house SOW deliverables.
No new H1B sponsorship is available for this role.
However, candidates who are currently on a valid H1B visa and require a transfer are welcome to apply. We will support H1B transfers for qualified candidates.
For every role, a technical coding assessment is mandatory. Please apply only if you are confident in your technical abilities and hands-on experience.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in distributed systems to design, build, and operate large-scale, high-throughput backend services that power mission-critical workloads. In this role you will architect the core platforms that other engineering teams build on, focusing on scalability, reliability, performance, and clean engineering practices. The ideal candidate will combine strong fundamentals in computer science with practical, battle-tested experience operating distributed systems at scale, and will be comfortable navigating the trade-offs between consistency, availability, and latency.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement large-scale distributed backend systems using Java, Go, Scala, or similar high-performance languages.
  • Architect data partitioning, replication, and consistency strategies appropriate to each workload’s requirements.
  • Build resilient APIs and event-driven services with strong observability, idempotency, and graceful degradation patterns.
  • Optimize systems for latency, throughput, and cost, using profiling, benchmarking, and load testing.
  • Lead detailed architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and trade-off analyses.
  • Implement robust failure-handling patterns including retries, timeouts, circuit breakers, bulkheads, and saga workflows.
  • Design and operate data stores at scale, including relational, key-value, document, and search engines.
  • Build comprehensive observability into services with structured logs, metrics, and distributed tracing.
  • Drive incident response and post-incident learning for critical backend services.
  • Mentor mid-level engineers and lead by example in code quality, design, and operational rigor.
  • Partner with SRE and platform teams to drive reliability improvements and reduce operational toil.
  • Contribute to long-term architecture and platform strategy, helping shape multi-year technical roadmaps and ensuring near-term execution remains aligned with the broader engineering direction.
  • Maintain comprehensive, current technical documentation — including architecture diagrams, design decisions, configuration references, runbooks, and operational procedures — so that the system remains supportable, auditable, and easy to onboard new engineers onto over time.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
  • Six or more years of professional backend engineering experience, with significant time on distributed systems.
  • Strong programming skills in Java, Go, Scala, or similar.
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems concepts, including consensus, replication, and CAP trade-offs.
  • Hands-on experience with high-throughput message systems such as Kafka.
  • Experience operating systems at scale, including capacity planning and performance tuning.
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with both relational and NoSQL data stores.
  • Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and mentorship skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leading complex technical initiatives across multiple teams.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes-based platforms in production.
  • Exposure to service-mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
  • Familiarity with chaos engineering practices and tools.
  • Open-source contributions to relevant distributed systems projects.

How to Apply
Would you like to know more about this opportunity?
For immediate consideration, please send your resume to hilda@bvteck.com
Learn more about Bright Vision Technologies at www.bvteck.com.
We recognize that our people are our strength, and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.
Position offered by “No Fee Agency.”
 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.

BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

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