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Devops Developer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for our applications, as well as maintaining and improving the ...

Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for our applications, as well as maintaining and improving the ...

Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for our applications, as well as maintaining and improving the ...

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$103K - $159K/yr

DevOps is part of a global organization that leverages the latest technology to communicate with our colleagues across the globe. We organize ourselves into distributed teams -- DevOps teams are ...

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$103K - $159K/yr

DevOps is part of a global organization that leverages the latest technology to communicate with our colleagues across the globe. We organize ourselves into distributed teams -- DevOps teams are ...

Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

Lead DevOps Engineer Who We Are We are a mission-driven financial services organization focused on supporting member institutions with competitively priced funding, strong returns, and community ...

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $74.50/hr

They are seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to provide insights and solutions, working closely with tech and consulting teams to implement solutions and optimize CI/CD pipelines. Responsibilities ...

Azure DevOps Engineer (Remote)

Oak Brook, IL · Remote

$53.25 - $73/hr

We areseekinga highly skilled Azure DevOps Engineer II to extend andmaintainexisting and develop new pipelines for our Inspira IRA Platform. In your role, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the ...

Azure DevOps Engineer (Remote)

Oak Brook, IL · On-site +1

$53.25 - $73/hr

As an Azure DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for the successful implementation of complex technical initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with business ...

Sr. DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL

$133.90K - $172K/yr

Senior DevOps Engineer About Us We are a mission-driven financial services organization focused on delivering innovative technology solutions that support member institutions and drive community ...

Operations Developer IMC is seeking an Operations Developer to join highly collaborative Middle Office technology team supporting critical operational workflows. In this role, you'll build and ...

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$132K - $177K/yr

As a DevOps Engineer, you will be an integral member of our team, collaborating closely with software developers, traders, and quantitative researchers to ensure the health and stability of the ...

As a DevOps Engineer, you will be an integral member of our team, collaborating closely with software developers, traders, and quantitative researchers to ensure the health and stability of the ...

Operations Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Operations Developer IMC is seeking an Operations Developer to join highly collaborative Middle Office technology team supporting critical operational workflows. In this role, you'll build and ...

Senior DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL

$134K - $172.20K/yr

They are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer for the DevOps team As a member of this emergingteam you will work closely with DevOps team to design an infrastructure leveraging their Platform ...

DevOps Engineer

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$52.25 - $71.75/hr

I have an opportunity for a " DevOps Implementation Engineer " - Downers Grove, IL (Hybrid). and I am looking for a candidate who can join Immediately if you are interested, reply to me with your ...

We are hiring a DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and scale cloud-native infrastructure supporting enterprise-grade applications. This role will own Kubernetes environments, CI/CD pipelines, and ...

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How much do devops developer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for devops developer in Illinois is $51.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.01 and $64.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DevOps Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a DevOps Developer, you need proficiency in software development, automation, CI/CD practices, and a solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, along with certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, is often required. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help bridge the gap between development and operations teams. These capabilities ensure faster, reliable software delivery and efficient system management in dynamic tech environments.

How does a DevOps Developer typically collaborate with software engineers and IT operations teams?

A DevOps Developer acts as a bridge between software development and IT operations, working closely with both teams to streamline the software delivery process. They are often responsible for automating deployment pipelines, monitoring system health, and ensuring that code moves smoothly from development to production environments. Collaboration usually involves regular stand-up meetings, code reviews, and joint troubleshooting sessions to resolve issues quickly. Effective communication and a strong understanding of both development and infrastructure are crucial for success in this role.

What are DevOps Developers?

DevOps Developers are IT professionals who combine software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) skills to streamline the process of building, testing, and deploying applications. They focus on automating processes, improving collaboration between development and operations teams, and ensuring reliable and efficient software delivery. DevOps Developers often work with tools for continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), and infrastructure automation. Their goal is to shorten the software development lifecycle while delivering high-quality software. They are skilled in programming, cloud platforms, and system administration.

Is AI replacing DevOps?

AI is increasingly being integrated into DevOps practices to automate tasks such as testing, deployment, and monitoring, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual effort. However, DevOps developers still play a crucial role in designing, managing, and optimizing these AI-driven tools and processes, making AI a complement rather than a replacement for their expertise.

Is DevOps still in demand in 2026?

DevOps developers remain in high demand in 2026 due to the ongoing need for automation, continuous integration, and cloud infrastructure management. Skills in tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure are highly valued, and organizations continue to prioritize DevOps practices to improve deployment efficiency and reliability.
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Infographic showing various Devops Developer job openings in Illinois as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,104 per year, or $51.5 per hour.
Lead DevOps Engineer

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Wolters Kluwer rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 183 rated software companies


Job description

As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for our applications, as well as maintaining and improving the reliability of our existing systems. You will work alongside the Wolters Kluwer Product Teams to successfully implement and bring any learnings through continuous improvements. You will work closely with the application development teams to ensure that our services and solutions are delivered efficiently and with the highest level of quality. In addition, you will be responsible for mentoring a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration with continuous learning

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement and automate the creation of Cloud Infrastructure in Azure & AWS using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible and Jenkins
  • Provide leadership, experience and mentoring on the adoption and usage of Infrastructure as Code automation across Service Operations and Delivery and as well as the broader organization
  • Build and help transform towards container and serverless compute architectures, such as AKS, EKS, Docker and Azure Functions.
  • Build and help maintain CI/CD pipelines and orchestrations across multiple environments
  • Advise, implement and support the adoption of Cloud Native solutions as appropriate to the situation and needs
  • Build effective Observability of managed solutions, including troubleshooting issues as they arise.
  • Ensure the infrastructure, automation, monitoring, and CI/CD solutions for FCC/DXG are compatible with the broader organizational DevOps and Security patterns and processes
  • Mentor a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
  • Explore new technologies, development patterns, and partake in pilots/POC/technology
    evaluations.
  • Conduct work activities using SRE principles, such as resilience, metrics, capacity planning, toil, Incident management and security.
  • Provide input into architecture and engineering standards
  • Deploy and maintain critical applications
  • Provide input into designing new systems and modernize existing applications
  • Identify areas in need of engineering improvements and propose replacement strategies
  • Resolve Production Incidents and contribute to root cause analysis
  • Improve knowledge sharing across the organization on automation best practices.
  • Have on call responsibilities in rotation within the Service Delivery and Operations team

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Engineering and a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Minimum 8 years of software related experience required, with a mixture of Site Reliability, DevOps, or Release Engineering experience with Software Engineering experience in backend services, middleware or data systems
  • Strong background in software development, with experience in languages such as Python, .NET or Java.
  • Possess recent experience with Cloud infrastructure (Azure and AWS)
  • Proficient in Shell Scripting Languages (PowerShell & Bash).
  • Understanding of the core Azure/AWS services (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS).
  • Proficiency with automation and source configuration management tools such as Git
  • Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins or Travis CI.
  • Experience in leading a team of DevOps engineers.
  • Able to clearly explain technical projects to diverse staff to gain their support.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Experience and deep commitment to the transformation to a DevOps culture focusing on continuous integration - full lifecycle of building, automated and performance testing, and automating deployment.
  • Experience building platforms for Observability and defining standard operating procedures
  • Experience with diagnostic tools and script automation of Windows and Linux

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience maintaining and deploying highly available, fault-tolerant cloud-native systems at scale using Infrastructure as Code automation and CI/CD pipelines
Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package that begins your first day of employment. Additional Information: Wolters Kluwer offers great benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available - https://www.mywolterskluwerbenefits.com/index.html

Diversity Matters

Wolters Kluwer strives for an inclusive company culture in which we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent to achieve our strategy. As a global company, having a diverse workforce is of the utmost importance. We've been recognized by employees as a European Diversity Leader in the Financial Times, as one of Forbes America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2022, 2021 and 2020 and as one of Forbes America's Best Employers for Women in 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018. In 2020, we placed third in the Female Board Index, and were recognized by the European Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index. Wolters Kluwer and all of our subsidiaries, divisions and customer/departments is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we're getting to know you-not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation:

$116,400.00 - $204,100.00 USDThis role is eligible for Bonus.

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.

Additional Information:

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.


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