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Inspira Financial

Sr. Product Software Engineer

Oak Brook, IL · Remote

$123K - $163K/yr

Collaborate with other software developers, product managers and software architects to plan, design, and build software. * Ensure that non-functional requirements such as security, performance ...

Inspira Financial

Sr. Product Software Engineer

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$123K - $163K/yr

Collaborate with other software developers, product managers and software architects to plan, design, and build software. * Ensure that non-functional requirements such as security, performance ...

Prelim

Software Engineer, Product

Chicago, IL · Remote

$140K - $160K/yr

As a Software Engineer, Product at Prelim, you will own critical parts of the platform that powers digital onboarding for financial institutions across the world. You'll work directly with our ...

Medium

Lead Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$140 - $180/hr

You will work closely with engineers, architects, and product stakeholders to design reliable systems and deliver production software. The role emphasizes automated CI/CD pipelines and modern ...

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Lead Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

$140K - $180K/yr

You will work closely with engineers, architects, and product stakeholders to design reliable systems and deliver production software. The role emphasizes automated CI/CD pipelines and modern ...

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Lead Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

$140K - $180K/yr

You will work closely with engineers, architects, and product stakeholders to design reliable systems and deliver production software. The role emphasizes automated CI/CD pipelines and modern ...

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How much do product software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for product software engineer in Chicago, IL is $148,415.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,700.00 and $211,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a product software engineer?

A Product Software Engineer focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that align with business and user needs. They work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build scalable and efficient applications. Their role involves coding, debugging, testing, and optimizing software for performance and usability. Additionally, they ensure the software meets technical and business requirements while continuously improving features based on user feedback.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a product software engineer?

To thrive as a Product Software Engineer, you need proficiency in software engineering principles, product development methodologies, and programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript, typically supported by a computer science degree or equivalent experience. Experience with tools like Git, Agile project management systems, and deployment platforms (e.g., AWS, Docker) is frequently required, and certifications such as AWS Certified Developer or Scrum Master are often valued. Strong collaboration, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills are essential for effectively working within multidisciplinary teams and translating user needs into technical solutions. These competencies are crucial for building robust, user-centered products that drive business value and meet market demands.

What does a product software engineer do?

As a Product Software Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include designing, developing, testing, and deploying new product features in collaboration with product managers and designers. You will participate in code reviews, troubleshoot bugs, and contribute to the improvement of development processes and product quality. Additionally, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams such as UX/UI, QA, and marketing to ensure the product meets technical standards and customer needs. This role requires a balance between hands-on engineering and a strong focus on the end-user experience.

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Infographic showing various Product Software Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $148,415 per year, or $71.4 per hour.

Sr. Product Software Engineer

Inspira Financial

Oak Brook, IL • Remote

$123K - $163K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Inspira Financial rating

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

This role is responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have relevant experience with both front-end and back-end coding languages, software development architecture and design patterns, development frameworks and third- party libraries. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in DevOps and automation coupled with excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and translate business requirements into scalable and efficient solutions. This individual must be creative, collaborative, organized, and adaptable.

Our engineering team is built on the principle of humans over code. We are a tight-knit group of lifelong learners in a constant quest to be a team that is greater than the sum of its parts. Come join us!

  • Design, develop, and test applications (e.g. API, Web apps) in accordance with established standards.
  • Work closely with design and product teams to ship delightful, engaging products using React, TypeScript, NodeJS, and GraphQL and related technologies.
  • Mentor and coach team members through code reviews, thorough documentation, and technical guidance.
  • Contribute to and improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes
  • Foster an environment where different backgrounds, cultures, industry and life experiences are embraced and valued.
  • Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code.
  • Collaborate with other software developers, product managers and software architects to plan, design, and build software.
  • Ensure that non-functional requirements such as security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability are being considered when designing and delivering solutions.
  • Work in an Agile framework to identify and automate solutions that result in enhanced developer experience and increased developer productivity.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in solution architecture and technology innovation.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues and bugs in applications.
  • Create design diagrams and technical documentation
  • Other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

As part of the evaluation process, candidates who progress beyond the initial screening will be required to complete a formal technical assessment to validate coding proficiency and technical competency.

Education & Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in software or solution architecture roles, with a focus on designing and implementing complex, enterprise-level solutions using cloud platform
  • Strong knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and architectural frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of Continuous Delivery patterns, Cloud foundational patterns, Observability patterns, Developer experience patterns.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Technical Proficiency and Skills:

  • Proficiency with:
  • js
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Apollo GraphQL
  • Git Version Control System
  • PostgreSQL
  • Google Cloud
  • Jest
  • Docker Container
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Experience with one or more cloud platforms, preferably GCP
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Great attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Experience delivering individual and institutional client facing solutions; Web Portal(s), online payments, and third-party integrations
  • Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology
  • Expertise in delivering secure, high performance, fault tolerant, and high availability solutions

Other Requirements:

  • Infrequent travel (10%)
  • Ability to occasionally work overtime or after hours
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

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