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ampliFI Loyalty Solutions

Software Engineer

Naperville, IL · On-site +1

$132K - $147K/yr

... for financial institutions. Key Duties and Responsibilities ● Architectural Strategy amp ... software developer or related occupation in software development. Must possess three years of ...

SG Cap Trading

Full Stack Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

We use technology and big data to solve real world financial puzzles. Our competitive advantage is ... The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with strong Python experience, a passion for solving ...

Next Step Systems

Python Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Python Software Engineer, Chicago, IL A proprietary trading firm with three locations in Chicago ... Developer, Trading, Financial, Chicago Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Chicago ...

Ripple

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

As a Senior Software Developer, you will build and own the platform powering financial clarity for businesses from SMEs to Fortune 500 enterprises. You will own full-stack feature delivery across ...

Ripple

Staff Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

As a Staff Software Developer, you will own the platform delivering financial clarity to businesses from SMEs to Fortune 500 enterprises. You will build full-stack, cloud-native solutions on Azure.

Scalp Trade LLC

C# Developer Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$84K/yr

... Software Developer Intern to join our dynamic trading firm. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands‑on experience building high-performance trading systems and commercializing financial ...

Scalp Trade LLC

C# Developer Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$84K/yr

... Software Developer Intern to join our dynamic trading firm. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience building high-performance trading systems and commercializing financial ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for financial software developer in Chicago, IL is $115,308.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,800.00 and $134,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a financial software developer do?

A Financial Software Developer designs, develops, and maintains software applications used in banking, trading, risk management, and financial analysis. They work with programming languages like Python, Java, or C++ to create secure, efficient, and scalable financial systems. Their role often involves integrating financial data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing performance for high-frequency trading or large-scale transactions. They may collaborate with financial analysts, data scientists, and IT teams to deliver technology solutions that enhance financial decision-making.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a financial software developer?

To thrive as a Financial Software Developer, you need strong programming abilities in languages such as Java, C#, or Python, a solid grasp of financial concepts, and typically a degree in computer science, finance, or a related field. Experience with financial platforms (like Bloomberg or FIX protocol), database systems (such as SQL), and relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, Certified Software Development Professional) are valuable assets. Analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork are important soft skills for translating complex requirements and collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams. These skills ensure the development of reliable, secure, and efficient software solutions that meet the stringent demands of the financial industry.

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Infographic showing various Financial Software Developer job openings in Chicago, IL as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Internship, 83% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,308 per year, or $55.4 per hour.

Software Engineer

Naperville, IL • On-site, Remote

ampliFI Loyalty Solutions
Finance and Insurance • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about ampliFI Loyalty Solutionsexternal

$132K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Software Engineer for AmpliFI Loyalty Solutions, Naperville, IL.
Define the long-term architectural vision and technical strategy for ampliFI's customized credit and debit card loyalty platforms. Lead the design, evolution, and governance of highly scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant cloud-native solutions, providing the highest level of technical leadership and strategic direction to cross-functional engineering teams focused on loyalty,
rewards, and card-linked programs for financial institutions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
● Architectural Strategy amp; Governance: Define, document, and enforce architectural principles, standards (e.g., SOLID, DRY), and patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture) across all engineering teams. Lead the technical planning for major platform evolution.
● Cloud Platform Leadership (AWS Focus): Act as the highest-level subject matter expert for ampliFI's AWS ecosystem. Lead the design and optimization of high-scale data and application architectures utilizing EC2, S3, Lambda, Glue, and DynamoDB to ensure maximum reliability, cost efficiency, and performance for loyalty solutions.
● System Design amp; Development Oversight: Oversee the design and implementation of core backend services in Java and related modern frameworks. Provide deep expertise and
guidance on the integration of REACT front-end systems with the backend APIs, ensuring optimal performance and security across the stack.
● Data Architecture Ownership: Design and govern the strategic evolution of data models and performance optimization for both relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB). Define best practices for data warehousing, ETL/ELT (using Glue), optimization, and data security to support complex loyalty program analytics and transactions.
● Quality amp; Reliability Engineering: Define and establish company-wide Test-Driven Development (TDD) and quality assurance mandates, including automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines (Docker/Kubernetes experience is moved from a "Plus" to a core responsibility at the Architect level).
● Mentorship amp; Technical Direction: Serve as a technical mentor and coach for Senior and Software Engineers, resolving the most challenging technical roadblocks. Collaborate with Product Managers to translate long-term business goals into a detailed, executable technical roadmap.
Position is based out of and reports to Amplifi’s HQ in Naperville, IL, but allows for the option to telecommute from a home office outside of IL (except the following states from which
remote work is not an option for tax reasons: AL, AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO MS, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SD, VT, WA, WV, and WY.)
Requirements:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with three (3) years of experience as a software developer or related occupation in software development.
Must possess three years of experience in the following:
  • Designing and developing enterprise-level software systems
  • Developing platform engineering
Also requires demonstrable experience with:
  • Java and associated modern backend frameworks;
  • Designing and deploying applications using the AWS ecosystem (including Lambda, S3, EC2, DynamoDB, and Glue); and
  • Database design and optimization in MySQL or DynamoDB; and experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes).
Salary: $132,000 - $147,000/year
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