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Infrastructure Software Engineer Jobs in Illinois

SG Cap Trading

Full Stack Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to build and enhance the internal tools, applications, and infrastructure that support our research, engineering, and trading teams. The ideal candidate ...

Next Step Systems

C++ Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Successful applicants for this position will be working closely with traders, quants and other software engineers to implement and extend the different parts of the trading infrastructure including ...

Lean Synergy Solutions

Software Engineer

Rockford, IL

$80K - $120K/yr

Develop working knowledge of automated machine tools, robotics systems, and supporting software infrastructure. * Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and technical teams to achieve ...

SG Cap Trading

Full Stack Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to build and enhance the internal tools, applications, and infrastructure that support our research, engineering, and trading teams. The ideal candidate ...

IMC

C++ Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

As a Software Engineer, you will design and develop software solutions tailored to the hardware ... infrastructure Your Skills and Experience: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science ...

Droisys

Software Engineer

Champaign, IL · On-site

Software Engineer Location : Champaign, IL or Midland, MI depending upon candidate preference ... and server based infrastructure. Develop, test and maintain VB.Net and C# applications for ...

CACI International, Inc.

Software Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

Software Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to ... system infrastructure * Act as the technical liaison to customers in representing key issues

Until

Software Engineer

Mundelein, IL

$120K - $220K/yr

About the Role As a Software Engineer at Until, you'll build the computational and infrastructure backbone that enables our science to move faster. You'll design and implement data pipelines, lab ...

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How much do infrastructure software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for infrastructure software engineer in Illinois is $174,682.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $167,600.00 and $198,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Infrastructure Software Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Infrastructure Software Engineer, you need a deep understanding of computer systems, networking, cloud infrastructure, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java. Experience with infrastructure automation tools (like Terraform, Ansible, or Kubernetes), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and possibly certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect are highly valuable. Effective collaboration, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills help you excel in cross-functional teams and fast-paced environments. These skills are critical to building scalable, reliable systems and ensuring seamless deployment and maintenance of company infrastructure.

What does an Infrastructure Software Engineer do?

An Infrastructure Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the foundational software systems that support applications, networking, and cloud environments. They focus on scalability, reliability, and performance by developing automation tools, managing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing infrastructure. Their work ensures systems run efficiently, securely, and with minimal downtime.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of an Infrastructure Software Engineer?

As an Infrastructure Software Engineer, your typical day involves designing, implementing, and maintaining automation workflows for infrastructure deployment, monitoring system performance, and responding to incidents or outages. You'll work closely with development, DevOps, and IT teams to ensure infrastructure scalability, reliability, and security. Regular tasks may include writing scripts, managing cloud resources, evaluating new tools, and participating in on-call rotations. Collaboration and proactive problem-solving are central to meeting both technical and business needs efficiently. This role offers a dynamic blend of hands-on technical work and teamwork in evolving environments.

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Infographic showing various Infrastructure Software Engineer job openings in Illinois as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $174,682 per year, or $84 per hour.
Lead AWS Infrastructure Software Engineer IV

Lead AWS Infrastructure Software Engineer IV

Grainger Businesses

Lake Forest, IL

$134K - $223K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Grainger rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 178 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 355 rated logistics

Job description

 

Work Location Type: Hybrid  

Req Number  330373

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.  

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $134,100.00 – $223,500.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15 % or $ , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
  • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
  • Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

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Grainger Benefits

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation.  The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.   

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. 

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Grainger is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to help scale our Platform Product team. You will solve real business problems with automation, self-service, and opinionated defaults that reduce risk without slowing delivery.  You will also identify and drive opportunities that help teams adopt good cloud practices.  

You will report to the Manager of Platform Engineering. 

PLEASE NOTE: Visa Sponsorship (first time sponsorship or transfer) is NOT Available for this role at this time.

You Will:

  • Design, build and evolve automated capabilities that are self-service, efficient, and dependable and can be leveraged company-wide across engineering teams. 

  • Pick up new technologies, languages and frameworks quickly, apply them to your daily work, and share learnings to upskill the team. 

  • Work independently on ambiguous problems, drive designs to decisions, and mentor other engineers through code reviews, pairing, and technical talks. 

  • Continuously identify and reduce technical debt that increases risk or developer friction. 

  • Collaborate with your Engineering Manager and provide feedback on product roadmaps and backlog priorities. 

  • Coordinate with Product Engineering to design solutions that automate cloud processes across the SDLC. 

  • Suggest secure defaults and advise on clean coding practices, pipeline test coverage, and observability/alerting. 

  • Participate in standups, desk checks, tech huddles, and story grooming meetings to provide guidance where it moves the work forward. 

  • Record decisions, context, and outcomes related to design choices, and prepare Architecture Decision Records (ADRs). 

  • AI first mindset and contribute with AI ways of working. 

You Have:

  • Bachelor’s Or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology, or equivalent experience. 

  • 5 years of experience in software engineering, architecture, administration, observability in a large and distributed environment working across multiple teams. 

  • Knowledge of cloud native event-driven microservices-based architectures, including operational concerns such as performance, resiliency, observability, monitoring, service discovery, and routing. 

  • 3 years as a full stack engineer building and operating services in production, including modern web frontends with React or a similar framework. 

  • 3 years coding in higher-level languages such as Python or Java in a multi-team codebase. 

  • Experience implementing cloud native solutions that integrate smoothly into teams’ development lifecycles, with measurable improvement to developer experience. 

  • Experience deploying organization-wide secrets as a service and integrating with pipelines and runtime applications. 

  • Strong knowledge of containers and Kubernetes, APIs, and web services, including building services with FastAPI or similar frameworks. 

  • Cloud experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure via UI, API, and CLI or automation 

  • Experience implementing infrastructure as code, such as Terraform and automation via API or CLI. 

  • Experience in leading architecture design and solutioning of green field and brown field projects. 

  • Experience with CI/CD principles and the ability to diagnose and improve pipeline issues. 

  • Familiarity with common DevOps tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, or GitHub, and similar. 

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor, influence, and collaborate across teams. 

  • AWS solutions Architect certification is preferred. 

 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

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Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money. We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.

Industry

Office administration and facilities support services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Lake Forest, IL, US

Year founded

1927

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