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Remote Mid Level Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Turnblock.io

Software Engineer Remote (Web3)

Chicago, IL · Remote

$200K - $250K/yr

Software Engineer Opportunity Our client is on crypto's cutting-edge technology, and we're looking for the right engineers to join them. This is a remote position for any US-based candidate. Our ...

Kemper

Principal Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers while promoting engineering excellence and ... Remote working arrangements may be available to non-local candidates. * Sponsorship is not accepted ...

Kemper

Principal Data Engineer

Downers Grove, IL · On-site +1

Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers while promoting engineering excellence and ... Remote working arrangements may be available to non-local candidates. * Sponsorship is not accepted ...

Inspira Financial

Sr. Software Engineer (Remote)

Oak Brook, IL · On-site +1

$123K - $163K/yr

Drive projects with a high level of ownership and accountability from design through delivery ... Software engineers should have an advanced understanding of data structures, algorithms, and the ...

BAI

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$75K - $95K/yr

Software Engineer Reports To: Manager, Software Engineering BAI and RMA have come together as ... off, hybrid and remote working models, tuition assistance and the ability to work in a ...

SpotOn: Sales

Staff Software Engineer (Android)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$188K - $230K/yr

About the Role As a Staff Android Software Engineer in our Hospitality group, you are a technical ... Act as a mentor to Senior and Mid-level engineers. You will set the standard for code quality ...

TCA Professional Services

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

We are currently not considering remote or relocation options. Sponsorship: This role does not ... level of our organization. Who We Want We arelooking for people that share our core values: kind ...

Midtown Athletic Club

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

We are currently not considering remote or relocation options. Sponsorship: This role does not ... level of our organization. Who We Want We arelooking for people that share our core values: kind ...

STOW Group

Controls Software Engineer

Romeoville, IL · On-site +1

$95K - $120K/yr

If remote, occasional travel to our Romeoville, IL office (average 3 days at a time; approx. 4-6 ... If you love starting your workday mid-morning or later, you would hate it here. Most people start ...

NinjaHoldings

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$100K - $150K/yr

With offices in Chicago, Miami, and around the world through the power of remote work, we are a ... Job Summary The Software Engineer will be responsible for building new systems, enhancing and ...

NinjaHoldings

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$100K - $150K/yr

With offices in Chicago, Miami, and around the world through the power of remote work, we are a ... Job Summary The Software Engineer will be responsible for building new systems, enhancing and ...

Snapsheet

Staff Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$175K - $190K/yr

USA, Remote Job Type: Full-time, direct hire About Snapsheet: Snapsheet is claims technology the ... In this role, you will work with senior-level stakeholders to drive critical decisions on vendor ...

Snapsheet

Staff Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

USA, Remote Job Type: Full-time, direct hire About Snapsheet: Snapsheet is claims technology the ... In this role, you will work with senior-level stakeholders to drive critical decisions on vendor ...

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How much do remote mid level software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote mid level software engineer in Chicago, IL is $151,971.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,600.00 and $178,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Mid Level Software Engineer vs Remote Software Developer?

AspectRemote Mid Level Software EngineerRemote Software Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, 2-4 years experienceBachelor's in CS or related field, 1-3 years experience
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with cross-functional teams, involved in design and implementationFocuses on coding, debugging, and feature development
Industry UsageCommon in tech companies, startups, and software firmsWidely used across tech, SaaS, and product companies

Remote Mid Level Software Engineers typically have more involvement in system design and team collaboration, while Remote Software Developers focus primarily on coding and feature implementation. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds, but the engineer role often involves broader responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Remote Mid Level Software Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $151,971 per year, or $73.1 per hour.
Software Engineer

Software Engineer

ampliFI Loyalty Solutions

Naperville, IL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 2 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, specifically defining cloud-native architectures within financial services.
  • Developing platform engineering in the loyalty rewards space.
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).
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