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Ritchie Bros.

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Westchester, IL · On-site +1

$121K - $160K/yr

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Software Engineer responsible for leading technical ... Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go. * Expertise in Spring Framework ...

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Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$128K - $169K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer (Java) will perform new development as well as escalated product ... operations staff Collaborates with Quality Assurance engineers in test case construction, issue ...

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Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$128K - $169K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer (Java) will perform new development as well as escalated product ... staff * Collaborates with Quality Assurance engineers in test case construction, issue ...

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Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$128K - $169K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer (Java) will perform new development as well as escalated product ... staff * Collaborates with Quality Assurance engineers in test case construction, issue ...

Mojo Trek

Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Chicago, IL

$50 - $70/hr

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Computer science or Electrical engineering or related field is required 8+ years experience of designing and developing software applications in Java or at least ...

Apex Informatics

Java Fullstack Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54 - $69.75/hr

Senior Java Full Stack Software Engineer - Java, kafka, mongodb/postgress/oracle, Angular/React for UI framework - Must have experience with AWS, specifically deployments - Must have some log/monitor ...

Ripple

Senior Staff DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL

$133K - $172K/yr

The Senior Staff Software Engineer, DevOps will contribute to the discovery, development, and ... Strong experience in either Python, Go, or Java * Experience managing extensive, multi-region ...

Cayuse

Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Chicago, IL · Remote

$128K - $169K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer is a full-stack technical contributor for driving the design ... Strong experience with Java, Spring, and Hibernate server application, and its design patterns.

Ritchie Bros.

Staff Software Engineer

Westchester, IL · On-site +1

Collaborate with other Staff and Sr. Staff Engineers to create a community of practice and an ... Experience with modern Lean Software development, pair programming, TDD, and Trunk Based ...

Epsilon

Staff Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

We're looking for an outstanding Staff Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across ... The right candidate offers deep expertise in Java/Spring Boot backend services and Databricks/Spark ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior staff software engineer java in Chicago, IL is $155,478.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $128,800.00 and $169,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Staff Software Engineer Java vs Lead Software Engineer Java?

AspectSenior Staff Software Engineer JavaLead Software Engineer Java
ResponsibilitiesArchitecting solutions, mentoring, strategic technical decisionsLeading project teams, coordinating development efforts, ensuring delivery
ExperienceTypically 8+ years, deep technical expertiseTypically 6+ years, leadership in projects
FocusTechnical excellence, system design, long-term visionTeam management, project execution, stakeholder communication
Work EnvironmentCross-team collaboration, high-level architectureTeam leadership, project planning

While both roles require strong Java expertise and extensive experience, Senior Staff Software Engineers focus on strategic technical architecture and mentorship, whereas Lead Software Engineers emphasize project leadership and team coordination. The choice depends on whether you prefer a more technical or managerial role within Java development teams.

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Senior Staff Software Engineer

Ritchie Bros.

Westchester, IL • On-site, Remote

$121K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 17 rated auctioneers

Job description

About Us: Our culture is characterized by collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to continuous learning, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives lead to groundbreaking solutions. Team members are empowered to share ideas and experiment across teams in all aspects of the business, fostering innovation and creativity. Leading-edge technologies and inclusive practices drive both individual and collective growth as we modernize and grow our technical capabilities.

Position Overview:  We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Software Engineer responsible for leading technical execution within Product Engineering teams. This role requires implementation of product capabilities with a strong focus on API-driven services and event-driven architecture. Collaborating closely with Product Management and Product Engineering to deliver customer and product-centric capabilities while leveraging lean development practices. You'll bring a proactive attitude about risk, working to identify and resolve performance and scalability issues. Staff Engineers cultivate a healthy and respectful environment with a passion for driving innovation and excellence.

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of services, APIs, and integrations, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Ensure code quality and implement strategies to safely and reliably make changes to production systems frequently.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Mentor and support the growth of junior and intermediate engineers through knowledge sharing, pairing, technical guidance, and feedback.
  • Partner with Engineering Managers to evaluate team performance, provide input for annual reviews, and participate in hiring initiatives.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing innovative solutions to the team.
  • Collaborate with other Staff and Sr. Staff Engineers to create a community of practice and an overall organizational technical strategy for business success.
  • Influence and publishing within the organization and industry to effect positive changes in business value and tech strategy within RB Global, along with advancing the craft of software development worldwide.

**Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of organizational priorities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in software development with hands-on experience in backend development with Java or Go.
  • 2 Years minimum experience as a Staff engineering supporting a minimum of 4 teams across a major business domain.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
  • Expertise in Spring Framework (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security) and building RESTful APIs.
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
  • Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) as well as highly scalable no-SQL datastores. 
  • Experience with Knowledge Graphs, and ML/AI Feature stores is a key differentiator.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) for collaboration with full-stack teams.
  • Experience with modern Lean Software development, pair programming, TDD, and Trunk Based Development.
  • Good awareness of CI and CD approaches and tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
  • A deep customer and product focus, with a passion for delivering high-quality solutions.

Why Join Us:

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and drive innovation in software engineering with zero friction in your value stream.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
  • This is your opportunity to work with an engineering-driven organization innovating and delivering on a scale well beyond other players in our industry.
  • We value innovation, consistent delivery, quality deliverables, and finding joy in our work while crushing our competition.

**Candidates located near our Headquarters (Chicago, Fort Worth, Burnaby, Mississauga) could work Hybrid to those offices. 

RB Global (NYSE: RBA)


RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.


The company's marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world's largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global's portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.


RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed.  Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.

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