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ampliFI Loyalty Solutions

Software Engineer

Naperville, IL · On-site +1

$132K - $147K/yr

Serve as a technical mentor and coach for Senior and Software Engineers, resolving the most ... remote work is not an option for tax reasons: AL, AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME ...

YO AI Labs

Backend Developer - Remote

Chicago, IL · Remote

$80 - $120/hr

Remote Job Summary We are seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to support an AI training project by creating reinforcement learning environments that evaluate AI models on complex software ...

YO AI Labs

Backend Engineer - Remote

Chicago, IL · Remote

$80 - $120/hr

Remote Job Summary We are seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to support an AI training project by creating reinforcement learning environments that evaluate AI models on complex software ...

YO AI Labs

AI coding agents Expert - Remote

Chicago, IL · Remote

$80 - $120/hr

Senior Software Engineer Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours/week) Location: Remote Job Summary We are seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to support an AI training project by creating ...

YO AI Labs

GPU Programmer - Remote

Chicago, IL · Remote

$60 - $85/hr

Remote Job Overview We are seeking experienced GPU Programmers ... Software Engineers to design and optimize GPU-based tasks for AI and LLM applications. You will ...

Jorie AI

Software Engineer

Oak Brook, IL · Remote

Our work environment: Remote opportunities Growth advancement opportunities Flexible work ... We are seeking a Python Senior Software Engineers to build and maintain intelligent automation ...

Jorie AI

Software Engineer

Oak Brook, IL · Remote

Our work environment: Remote opportunities Growth advancement opportunities Flexible work ... We are seeking a Python Senior Software Engineers to build and maintain intelligent automation ...

Technical Paradigm LLC

Software Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Company Description Senior Software Developer (Fintech - fixed income securities trading operations) Remote USA Requires: Extensive developer experience with fixed income securities trading ...

Technical Paradigm LLC

Software Developer

Chicago, IL · Remote

Senior Software Developer (Fintech - fixed income securities trading operations) Remote USA Requires: Extensive developer experience with fixed income securities trading, clearance and settlement ...

Old Mission

Python Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$150K - $225K/yr

About the Position We are on the lookout for Software Engineers who excel in Python. As a Software ... In office M-F with 10 remote days per year Base Salary Range $150,000 - $225,000 - Salaries are ...

YO AI Labs

AI Technical Trainer - Remote

Chicago, IL · Remote

$80 - $120/hr

Senior Software Engineer Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours/week) Location: Remote Job Summary We are seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to support an AI training project by creating ...

Cisco

Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

Chicago, IL · Remote

$126K - $166K/yr

This is a remote role anywhere in the USA. Meet the Team Our software engineering team develops ... You will collaborate across teams, share technical knowledge with other engineers, and help improve ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote software engineers 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 Software Engineers vs Remote Web Developers?

AspectRemote Software EngineersRemote Web Developers
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, coding skills, sometimes certificationsBachelor's in CS, web development certifications (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Work EnvironmentCollaborate on software projects, coding, testing, debuggingDesign and develop websites, front-end and back-end tasks
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, software firmsDigital agencies, e-commerce, tech companies
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Remote Software Engineers focus on developing comprehensive software solutions, often working on backend, frontend, or full-stack projects. Remote Web Developers specialize in creating and maintaining websites and web applications. While both roles require coding skills and often similar credentials, their work environments and project types differ. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find roles aligned with their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Remote Software Engineers job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $151,971 per year, or $73.1 per hour.

Software Engineer

ampliFI Loyalty Solutions

Naperville, IL • On-site, Remote

$132K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 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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