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Unix Programmer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$52.50 - $68/hr

Proficient in RDBMS (Oracle), SQL, and Unix Scripts * Experience in web development and modern JS ... Knowledge of Reactive programming is a plus i.e. Spring Flux * Understanding of Agile methodology ...

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Support Engineer with 8+ years of experience, proficient in Unix support with shell scripting, PL/SQL, and banking application knowledge. The ideal candidate will ...

Sr. DevOps Engineer (Greenberg)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$133K - $172K/yr

What makes this Support Engineering role on the Prime team particularly interesting? • The ... Prior experience with UNIX system administration is a plus. * Data analytics/BI

C++ Software Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50.50 - $68/hr

Chicago IL Jobs, C++ Software Developer, C++, UNIX, STL, SQL, Relational Databases, Python, Perl, Shell, Trading Systems, Multi-threaded, Software Engineer, Programming, Programmer Analyst, Trading ...

Sr. Developer - FullStack - Cleveland, OH

Chicago, IL · On-site

$133K - $172K/yr

Support Linux/UNIX administration, including installation, configuration, tuning, and upgrades. * Collaborate with development and platform teams to drive cloud adoption and DevOps best practices.

Sr. Developer - FullStack - Cleveland, OH

Chicago, IL · On-site

$133K - $172K/yr

Support Linux/UNIX administration, including installation, configuration, tuning, and upgrades. * Collaborate with development and platform teams to drive cloud adoption and DevOps best practices.

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Experience with unix servers working in bare metal and virtualized environments * Experience with ... Sunrise Futures is a mix of computer scientists, physicists, engineers, and mathematicians - but in ...

Hadoop Developer Location: Riverwoods, IL Duration: Fulltime BGV will be done for the selected ... UNIX OS and Shell Scripting skills 6+ years' experience in UNIX and Shell Scripting. 3+ years ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL

$107K - $147K/yr

Experience with unix servers working in bare metal and virtualized environments * Experience with ... Sunrise Futures is a mix of computer scientists, physicists, engineers, and mathematicians - but in ...

Python Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51.75 - $71.50/hr

Python Developer Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid ( 3 Days onsite & 2 days remote) Duration: 12 ... Working knowledge of Unix/Linux * Knowledge of how to build and use with RESTful APIs * Exposure to ...

Python Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51.75 - $71.25/hr

C #, C++, SQL, UNIX, Messaging (MQ, RV) and Perl. You will be working with a team of developers and business analysts within FX Cash DB team You will participate in most phases of the software ...

DevOps Engineer

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$52.25 - $71.75/hr

I have an opportunity for a " DevOps Implementation Engineer " - Downers Grove, IL (Hybrid). and I ... Experience in working on Unix/Linus and Windows operating systems * Strong business acumen ...

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How much do unix programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for unix programmer in Illinois is $38.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.90 and $49.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Unix Programmer vs Linux Developer?

AspectUnix ProgrammerLinux Developer
CredentialsTypically requires programming skills, familiarity with Unix systems, sometimes certifications like UNIX System AdministrationRequires Linux-specific knowledge, programming skills, certifications like Linux Professional Institute (LPI)
Work EnvironmentWorks on Unix-based systems, often in enterprise or legacy environmentsWorks on Linux systems, common in open-source projects and modern server environments
Industry UsageUsed in industries relying on legacy Unix systems, finance, telecommunicationsPopular in tech startups, cloud computing, and open-source communities

Unix Programmers and Linux Developers share many skills, such as programming and system administration. However, Unix Programmers focus on Unix systems, often in legacy or enterprise settings, while Linux Developers work primarily with Linux, which is more prevalent in modern, open-source, and cloud environments.

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Unix Programmer jobs? Cities in Illinois with the most Unix Programmer job openings:
Infographic showing various Unix Programmer job openings in Illinois as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,687 per year, or $38.3 per hour.

$52.50 - $68/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

  • Strong experience in Core Java (Java 11+), Functional Programming, Spring, ORM (JPA/Hibernate), Unit Testing & Integration Testing
  • Proficient in RDBMS (Oracle), SQL, and Unix Scripts
  • Experience in web development and modern JS Frameworks (JavaScript, HTML 5, Ember, ReactJS or Angular)
  • Knowledge of container based development, orchestration, micro services frameworks and tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Spring Boot, Swagger) is a plus
  • Knowledge of Reactive programming is a plus i.e. Spring Flux
  • Understanding of Agile methodology and leveraging SDLC tools to improve development and testing efficiency (JIRA, Jenkins, GIT, JUnit, Selenium, Lint)
  • Experience using NoSQL (Cassandra, Elastic Search) is a plus

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