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Senior Systems Developer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Senior Systems Engineer, Chicago IL This Senior Systems Engineer position is fully onsite. Responsibilities: - Work collaboratively with technology and business teams on all aspects of a global ...

Sr Financial Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$107K - $147K/yr

Sr Systems Engineer Our client, a well-established law firm, is looking for a Sr. Systems Engineer with a focus on financial applications to join their team in Chicago! This role would handle the day ...

Sr Financial Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$107K - $147K/yr

Sr Systems Engineer Our client, a well-established law firm, is looking for a Sr. Systems Engineer with a focus on financial applications to join their team in Chicago! This role would handle the day ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$108K - $133K/yr

The Senior Systems Engineer can be based out of Skyline Construction's office location in Bellevue, Washington, Chicago, Illinios or Phoenix, Arizona. This person is responsible for the design ...

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Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$107K - $147K/yr

The Senior Systems Engineer can be based out of Skyline Construction's office location in Bellevue, Washington, Chicago, Illinios or Phoenix, Arizona. This person is responsible for the design ...

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Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$108K - $133K/yr

The Senior Systems Engineer can be based out of Skyline Construction's office location in Bellevue, Washington, Chicago, Illinios or Phoenix, Arizona. This person is responsible for the design ...

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Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$125K - $145K/yr

Senior Systems Engineer Summary: We are committed to providing a competitive and equitable total rewards package. The compensation for this role is designed to attract, retain, and motivate top ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of systems engineering principles ...

Senior Systems Engineer

North Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

As a Sr. Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration of multiple disciplines to ensure robust patient-centric product design and performance. Responsibilities * You will be ...

As a Sr. Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration of multiple disciplines to ensure robust patient-centric product design and performance. Responsibilities * You will be ...

Senior Systems Engineer

North Chicago, IL

$100K - $137K/yr

As a Sr. Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration of multiple disciplines to ensure robust patient-centric product design and performance. Responsibilities * You will be ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Sunrise Futures is looking to hire a talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. The Role: * Working collaboratively with the technology and business teams on all aspects of our global trading ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Sunrise Futures is looking to hire a talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. The Role: * Working collaboratively with the technology and business teams on all aspects of our global trading ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL

$107K - $147K/yr

Job Summary Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for resolving escalated service incidents and complex requests, coaching other engineers, leading implementation of complex projects, and ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Downers Grove, IL · On-site +1

$104K - $142K/yr

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining components of the internal technology architecture. By combining deep technical expertise and exceptional ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Summary We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to own enterprise infrastructure and platform services across on‑premises and cloud environments. The role involves designing, automating ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

VAST Data is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Description VAST Data is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an ...

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How much do senior systems developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior systems developer in Chicago, IL is $111,785.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,700.00 and $120,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most commonly searched types of Systems Developer jobs in Chicago, IL?

The most popular types of Systems Developer jobs in Chicago, IL are:

What cities near Chicago, IL are hiring for Senior Systems Developer jobs?

Cities near Chicago, IL with the most Senior Systems Developer job openings:

Infographic showing various Senior Systems Developer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,700 per year, or $53.7 per hour.

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL • On-site

Next Step Systems
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees

$107K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Senior Systems Engineer, Chicago IL
This Senior Systems Engineer position is fully onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with technology and business teams on all aspects of a global trading and research infrastructure.
- Research and implement enhancements to infrastructure systems as well as automation and monitoring.
- Explore and work with industry leading technology and hardware.
- Work alongside industry experts in the fields of finance and technology.
- Lead/mentor junior team members.
- Take ownership of and leading projects from start to finish including design, roll out, and testing.
- Work on challenging and dynamic problems in a team atmosphere.
Qualifications:
- Past or present experience in the trading industry or at an exchange is required.
- Low-Latency experience is required for this role.
- 5+ years of experience with systems engineering oriented tasks.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or an equivalent field.
- Strong Linux experience working with Linux servers in bare metal and virtualized environments.
- Experience with scripting languages bash and Python and automation tools.
- Understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts.
- Financial or trading industry experience preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be willing to take ownership and lead others.
- Problem solvers who are driven, self-motivated, and "outside of the box" thinkers.
- Motivated, dependable, and responsible team players.
Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE. Keywords: Chicago IL Jobs, Senior Systems Engineer, Linux Servers, Scripting, Automation Tools, TCP/IP, Networking Concepts, Trading Infrastructure, Financial, Software Engineer, Architect, Programmer Analyst, Chicago Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Chicago Recruiting
Company Will Relocate Candidates To Chicago! Company Will Sponsor Candidates!
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