Top 87 Software Engineer Lead Jobs in Chicago, IL

Software Engineer Team Lead
Emergent Staffing —Chicago, IL
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- System design
- SQL
- Supervising experience
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Lead DevOps Engineer
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $108,450 - $180,825 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Lead Software Engineer
Alliant Credit Union —Chicago, IL
- $154,000 - $164,000 a year
- Online Application
- Remote
- Computer Science
- System design
- 8 years
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Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer
CourtAvenue, Inc —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- System design
- AWS
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Lead Software Engineer/Software Engineer IV
W.W. Grainger —Chicago, IL
- $134,100 - $223,500 a year
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Dental insurance
Lead Software Engineer
Crate and Barrel —Northbrook, IL
- $130,000 - $160,000 a year
- Email
- Remote
- Computer science
- Management
- Computer Science
- Store discount
- Disability insurance
Lead Backend Java Software Engineer (AWS)
Diversified Services Network, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Office
- SQL
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Senior Lead Software Engineer
Information Technology Senior Management Forum —Chicago, IL
- $209,000 - $238,500 a year
- Email
- Azure
- Java
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
12d
Lead, Software Engineering
Northern Trust Corp. —Chicago, IL
- $108,077 - $169,200 a year
- Call employer
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
8d
Lead Software and Electrical Systems Engineer
Honeywell Aerospace —Des Plaines, IL
- Full-time
- Java
- Team management
- Senior level
3d
Software Engineer Lead
Resource Innovations —Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 6 years
- Pass drug screening
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Lead, SW Eng
Northern Trust Corp. —Chicago, IL
- $99,600 - $169,200 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Azure
- SQL
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - Chicago, IL, USA
Speechify —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $200,000 a year
- Remote
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
6d
Lead Software Engineer, Gen AI
Caterpillar —Chicago, IL
- $128,470 - $208,770 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- System design
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Lead Software Engineer – Enterprise Observability
Humana —Chicago, IL
- $129,300 - $177,800 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer science
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
3d
Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack)
Northern Trust Corp. —Chicago, IL
- $99,600 - $169,200 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Software troubleshooting
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Software Engineer Lead
International Motors, LLC —Lisle, IL
- $112,000 - $168,000 a year
- Online Application
- Azure
- Research
- Java
3d
Lead Software Engineer
International Motors, LLC —Lisle, IL
- $112,000 - $168,000 a year
- Online Application
- Azure
- Research
- Mid-level
Lead Software Engineer, Back End
Capital One —Chicago, IL
- Email
- Azure
- Java
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
3d
Lead Java Software Engineer
Resource Innovations —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer Science
- Pass drug screening
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Software Engineer Team Lead

Emergent Staffing -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$120,000 - $140,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Software engineering
Coaching
C#
System design
Scalable systems
SQL
System design for system development
Team development
Mentoring
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Scalability
Developing and maintaining backend systems
Cloud Architecture Design (Architecture design skills)
Continuous improvement for developers
Design (software development lifecycle)

Full Job Description

**This position is a direct hire with one of our clients. This role is fully remote working a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off. Candidates must be available to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or visa.**

Our client is seeking a Software Engineer Team Lead to help drive the next phase of growth for its engineering organization. This newly created role was established as part of a strategic team expansion and will play a key role in building and leading a newly formed compliance-focused development team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior software engineer who enjoys mentoring others while remaining hands-on with technology. The ideal candidate is equally passionate about software architecture, team leadership, and delivering scalable solutions. You will spend approximately 50% of your time contributing technically and 50% leading, coaching, and helping shape the team's future.

Primary Duties

Lead and support a growing team of software engineers through mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance.
Partner with engineering and product leaders to build and scale a new compliance-focused development team.
Design and develop backend systems and cloud-based applications.
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that support the client's strategic initiatives.
Establish and improve development processes, engineering standards, and team best practices.
Review architecture decisions and help drive technical direction across projects.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.
Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools and solutions where appropriate.
Contribute directly to software development while balancing leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

Strong experience developing software with C# and SQL.
Experience building and supporting cloud-based applications and services.
Strong understanding of backend architecture and scalable system design.
Interest in people leadership, mentoring, and team development.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.
Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
Exposure to AI technologies and practical applications.
Experience working within compliance-driven environments or regulated industries.
Previous team lead, technical lead, or mentorship experience.

Our Vetting Process

At Emergent Staffing, we work hard to find the right fit for you and our clients. Here are the steps of our vetting process for this position:

Application (5 minutes)
Online Assessment (30 minutes)
Initial Video Interview (30-45 minutes)
Client Video Interview (60 minutes)
Hiring Manager Video Interview (60-90 minutes)
Job Offer!

Eligible candidates must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin

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Benefits:

AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote

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