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How much do full time senior full stack software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time senior full stack software engineer in Chicago, IL is $138,833.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,300.00 and $162,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Senior Full Stack Software Engineer vs Full Time Software Developer?

AspectFull Time Senior Full Stack Software EngineerFull Time Software Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS or related field, 5+ years experience, proficiency in multiple programming languagesBachelor's degree in CS or related field, 2+ years experience, proficiency in at least one programming language
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams, Agile/Scrum methodologies, cross-functional projectsDevelopment teams, project-based work, often focused on specific modules or features
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, large enterprises, software firmsSoftware firms, startups, in-house IT departments, consulting firms

The main difference is experience level and scope of responsibilities. Senior Full Stack Software Engineers typically lead projects, design architecture, and mentor juniors, while Software Developers focus on coding and implementing features. Both roles are essential, but the senior role involves more strategic and leadership duties.

Infographic showing various Full Time Senior Full Stack Software Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,833 per year, or $66.7 per hour.

Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer - AI Team (.NET, ReactJS, NextJS, Azure)

1872 Consulting

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer – AI TeamThe Lead Full-Stack Engineer will report to the Director of Software Engineering, and be leading a team of back-end and front-end engineers, in a Microsoft environment, building applications with.NET, C#, ReactJS, NextJS in a cloud-native Azure environment.This role will focus on building applications for the AI team, and your key stakeholders will be the Chief Data Officer, Director of AI and Director of Software Engineering – in addition to the peers on your team: AI Engineers, Front-End Developers, and soon to be back-end developers. You will lead a team of engineers which currently consist of only Front-End Engineers and AI Engineers, but will bring on another back-end engineer or two likely. While we are looking for someone with a full-stack skill set, if we had to pick, we'd prefer this person to lean more back-end with strong.NET, C# experience in an Azure environment given we already have strong front-end developers on the team, and are lacking senior back-end talent currently. The team you will be leading will not report to you to be clear. But you will be conducting code reviews, leading design and architecture, mentoring less experience developers, but still doing hands on development yourself.What You'll Be DoingArchitect, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using.NET, Python, React/Next.js on Azure.Lead technical decision-making, providing expertise on best practices, architecture, and modern software development methodologies.Conduct code reviews, ensuring high code quality, security, and performance optimization.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to define, design, and ship new features.Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of growth and technical excellence.Monitor and improve application performance, optimizing database queries, front-end rendering, and API interactions.Ensure security best practices in web applications, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments on Azure.Stay up to date with emerging technologies and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.Skills We're Seeking7+ years of experience with Software Engineering5+ recent years of experience with.NET C# DevelopmentStrong recent experience with cloud-native experience in AzureStrong experience with Azure SQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL or NoSQL databasesAt least some experience with JavaScript engineering, ideally with React or NextExperience leading teams of software engineersStrong experience in code reviews, software design patterns, and scalable application architecture.Proficiency in RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.Nice To HavesExperience with AI/ML/Data ScienceExperience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps) on AzureExperience working in professional services environmentsExperience building applications that serve a global user baseBachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or an IT related field


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About 1872 Consulting

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1872 Consulting, based in Chicago, IL, USA, operates within the IT consulting industry. Armed with a diverse team of experts, the company offers specialized IT consulting services, focusing on modernizing business technologies and driving innovative business strategies. Established in 1872, the company has a rich history marked by its commitment to bridging the gap between businesses and technology. Its mission is to empower organizations to surpass their business goals by providing state-of-the-art IT solutions and service. The company prides itself on its core values of integrity, excellence, and innovation, instilling these principles in every project they undertake.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2014