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Software Engineer Devops Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead Software Engineer, DevOps

Riverwoods, IL · On-site

$54.75 - $75/hr

Lead Software Engineer, DevOps Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative ...

AEM Engineer/DevOps Engineer

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$50.25 - $68.75/hr

... DevOps Engineer to support their Platform Operations team. The role involves providing application support, troubleshooting AEM issues, and working with Adobe Vendor to resolve various operational ...

Senior Staff DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL

$133K - $172K/yr

The Senior Staff Software Engineer, DevOps will contribute to the discovery, development, and implementation of solutions to improve infrastructure and release pipelines. These solutions will include ...

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$100K - $125K/yr

The DevOps Engineer will work closely with software engineering, QA, and IT teams to improve system reliability, automate processes, and support high‑quality application delivery. Key ...

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $74.50/hr

Responsibilities : • Triage issues • Work alongside software engineers to build and maintain developer operation processes and procedures • Oversee code deployment pipelines • Oversee our AWS ...

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated software delivery. * Implement and manage build and release pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $74.50/hr

As a DevOps Engineer you will contribute to design, development, testing and deployment of software systems and/or applications. Competent to perform all programming, project management, and ...

Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

Lead DevOps Engineer Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time Overview A financial ... Embed security practices directly into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps). * Implement ...

Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable and secure platforms Required Skills & Experience: * 7+ years of DevOps/Software Engineering experience in Agile environments * Strong CI/CD ...

Lead Devops Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $74.50/hr

The Lead DevOps Engineer will significantly improve the bank's software development lifecycle by implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning, and ensuring ...

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How much do software engineer devops engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for software engineer devops engineer in Chicago, IL is $125,281.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,700.00 and $144,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Software Engineer Devops Engineer vs Software Engineer Cloud Engineer?

AspectSoftware Engineer Devops EngineerSoftware Engineer Cloud Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS, DevOps certifications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)Bachelor's in CS, cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Work EnvironmentDevelopment, deployment, and operations teams; automation focusCloud platform management, infrastructure setup, deployment
Industry UsageTech companies, startups, enterprises implementing CI/CDOrganizations migrating to or managing cloud infrastructure

While both roles involve automation and infrastructure, Software Engineer Devops Engineers focus on integrating development and operations processes, whereas Software Engineer Cloud Engineers specialize in designing and managing cloud-based systems. Both roles require similar certifications and often collaborate in cloud and DevOps environments.

Lead Software Engineer, DevOps

Riverwoods, IL • On-site

Capital One
Funds, Trusts and Financial Programs • 10K+ employees

$54.75 - $75/hr

Full-time

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Capital One rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Lead Software Engineer, DevOps
Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking DevOps Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies to join our team. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.
What You'll Do:
  • Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in machine learning, distributed microservices, and full stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
  • Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community
  • Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
  • Utilize programming languages like Java, Python, SQL, Ruby and Go, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, CM tools including Ansible and Terraform, and a variety of AWS tools and services

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 4 years of experience in DevOps Engineering (Internship experience does not apply)
  • At least 3 years of experience in Cloud Native technologies (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
  • At least 4 years of Unix or Linux system administration experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of DevOps Engineering experience
  • 4+ years of experience with coding and scripting (Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, Golang, Bash, Perl or Ruby)
  • 4+ years of experience with technologies Apache Mesos, Marathon, or Apache Spark
  • 4+ years of experience using build and deployment tools (Jenkins, Docker)
  • 2+ years of experience with distributed database systems (Cassandra, ElasticSearch)
  • 2+ years of experience with deploying clustered web services
  • 2+ years of experience working within Agile Development Practices
  • Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Riverwoods, IL: $179,400 - $204,700 for Lead Software Engineer
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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