1

Fastapi Programmer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Senior AI Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

As an AI Software Engineer, you'll spend your days architecting and building AI-powered systems ... Proven track record designing and developing scalable APIs and distributed services (FastAPI ...

To keep pace, we need a hands-on Full Stack Engineer who loves building scalable systems , shipping ... FastAPI Data : PostgreSQL Cloud: ECS, EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3 Tools: n8n, Cursor, Github Copilot ...

Nokia Defense Software CO-OP

Naperville, IL · Hybrid

$50 - $64.50/hr

Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C, or C++ * Familiarity with backend and web technologies (e.g., FastAPI, REST APIs, SQLAlchemy, HTML, JavaScript). * Experience working in Linux ...

Optiver is looking for an experienced Production Software Engineer with responsibilities for ... Experience with technologies such as Ansible, Django, FastAPI, Flask, Jenkins, Hashicorp Vault ...

DevOps Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$91K - $163K/yr

... FastAPI, Flask) * 2+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams (minimum team size of 3+) * 2+ years of hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and ...

Full Stack Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$125K - $145K/yr

Full Stack Software Engineer RCM Platform Are you ready to join a cutting-edge healthcare startup ... Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask), microservices development, RESTful API design, Kubernetes, and ...

DevOps Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$91K - $163K/yr

... eg, FastAPI, Flask) * 2 years of experience leading or managing engineering teams (minimum team size of 3 ) * 2 years of hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and ...

GCP Gemini AI Developer (3-5 Years Experience) Location: Remote / Hybrid - Chicago preferred ... FastAPI / Flask / Node.js * LangChain / LlamaIndex for orchestration * SQL, Pandas, and Jupyter for ...

Prior experience with backend development using frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI, or Django ... Proficient with developer tooling, including Linux command line, Git, and shell scripting.

Lead AI Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$105K - $139K/yr

... FastAPI, asyncio, Pydantic) • LLM & Agent Systems: Multi-agent orchestration (LangChain ... Architecture governance systems; engineering standards development; build-vs-buy evaluation ...

... FastAPI, asyncio, Pydantic) • LLM & Agent Systems: Multi-agent orchestration (LangChain ... Architecture governance systems; engineering standards development; build-vs-buy evaluation ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Fastapi Programmer information

See Chicago, IL salary details

$12

$40

$70

How much do fastapi programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for fastapi programmer in Chicago, IL is $40.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.49 and $52.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Senior AI Software Engineer

FIS Amount

Chicago, IL • On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

Other

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

As an AI Software Engineer, you'll spend your days architecting and building AI-powered systems that leverage foundational models like OpenAI, Claude, and Llama to solve real business problems. You'll balance hands-on development of backend services and APIs with designing scalable AI integration patterns, building experimentation frameworks, and ensuring seamless deployment across our technology stack.

You'll work closely with product managers to translate business needs into technical implementations, collaborate with data scientists on model integration, and guide teams on adopting the latest AI capabilities. You'll drive rapid test-and-learn cycles, prototyping solutions that unlock significant business opportunities. You'll also champion best practices for responsible AI implementation, ensuring our solutions are scalable, reliable, and maintainable.

This role is perfect for an expert generalist who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to be at the forefront of AI innovation, turning cutting-edge technology into practical business solutions.

Team: Embedded within the AI Pathfinder team, collaborating across a cross-functional group of ~8-10 engineers, data scientists, and product managers within the Technology zone

Similar job titles: AI Platform Engineer, AI Engineer

WHAT WE'LL TRUST YOU TO DELIVER:

AI Solution Development

  • Design and build backend services and APIs that deploy AI-powered features using foundational models
  • Implement scalable architectures supporting AI workflows, automation, and data processing pipelines
  • Create end-to-end solutions that translate high-level business problems into functional AI implementations
  • Build experimentation frameworks enabling rapid iteration and deployment of AI functionalities

System Integration & Architecture

  • Integrate AI services into complex technology stacks, ensuring seamless interoperability
  • Connect AI capabilities with microservices, AWS platform components, and Redshift data systems
  • Manage complex dependencies across multi-stack environments
  • Ensure system reliability, scalability, and maintainability

Innovation & Experimentation

  • Drive test-and-learn cycles with rapid prototyping of AI-driven solutions
  • Evaluate and adopt new AI frameworks, tools, and capabilities
  • Build proof-of-concept solutions for the company's most exciting problems
  • Stay current with the evolving AI ecosystem to guide technical decisions

Cross-Team Collaboration

  • Partner with product managers to understand and translate business requirements
  • Work with data scientists on model integration and optimization
  • Coordinate with frontend engineers on API design and feature delivery
  • Document system designs, APIs, and workflows for knowledge sharing


WHAT YOU LIKELY BRING TO THE TABLE: 

  • 5+ years of backend software engineering with strong Python skills; experience with Java is a plus
  • Proven track record designing and developing scalable APIs and distributed services (FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis)
  • Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS Services, Bedrock), container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), and CI/CD pipelines
  • Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML services and managing AI API dependencies (OpenAI, Claude, LangChain, vector databases)
  • Practical knowledge of AI orchestration frameworks and data pipeline tooling (Redshift, Temporal)
  • Test-and-learn mindset with strong rapid prototyping abilities
  • Excellent communication skills for both technical and business stakeholders
  • Experience with responsible AI principles, data privacy, and system reliability