Top 35 Technical leader sql server Jobs in Illinois

Lead Backend Engineer (API Architect)
CMB Regional Centers —Rock Island, IL
- $127,300 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 8 years
Java Technical Development Lead
CGI Group, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $88,200 - $173,500 a year
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
- Mentoring
- Paid jury duty
- Paid parental leave
Data Warehouse Lead / SQL Server Specialist
Mavens Guild —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
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Data Analytics Lead - Local Applicants Only
Skyway Behavioral Health —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
- HIPAA
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Lead Data Engineer – Modernization & Reliability
Humana —Chicago, IL
- $142,300 - $195,700 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- SQL
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Azure DevOps Lead
High5 —Chicago, IL
- $50 - $60 an hour
- Temporary
- System design
- 11+ years
- Analysis skills
Lead BI Engineer
Follett Higher Ed Group, LLC —Westchester, IL
- $40,000 - $141,700 a year
- 7 years
- SQL
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Data Operations Support Lead/Manager - CTH
Gallagher —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $98,500 - $192,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- DevOps
- 8 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Lead Data Engineer (Python, Databricks, SQL)
CIBC —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- 8 years
- SQL
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Senior SQL & ETL Lead Developer
Chubb —Chicago, IL
- $122,000 - $178,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lead Engineer, Software Engineering (.NET)
RXO, Inc. —Naperville, IL
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- 6 years
- Military
- Paid jury duty
- Health savings account
Microsoft D365 CRM or Copilot/AI Functional Lead, Senior Associate
PwC —Chicago, IL
- $77,000 - $202,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
AI Engineer Lead
Allstate —Chicago, IL
- $151,700 - $221,675 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- 3 years
- Java
Lead Full-Stack Engineer – B2B eCommerce
SCIGON —Schaumburg, IL
- $150,000 - $178,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- 5 years
- DevOps
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Guidewire Technical Lead, Senior Manager
PwC —Chicago, IL
- $124,000 - $280,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- System design
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Microsoft D365 CRM or Copilot/AI Functional Lead, Senior Associate
PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS —Chicago, IL
- $77,000 - $202,000 a year
- Azure
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Platform Developer [Lead Database Developer]
Krasan Consulting Services Inc —Springfield, IL
- $70 - $75 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- System design
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
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Guidewire Technical Lead, Senior Manager
PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS —Chicago, IL
- $124,000 - $280,000 a year
- 7 years
- System design
- SQL
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Platform Architect [Lead Solution Architect]
Krasan Consulting Services Inc —Springfield, IL
- $70 - $75 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- System design
- Java
- Mentoring
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Lead Software Engineer
Epsilon —Chicago, IL
- $98,000 - $182,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Computer Science
- 8 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays

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Lead Backend Engineer (API Architect)

CMB Regional Centers -
Rock Island, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$127,300 - $170,000 a year

Qualifications

Software engineering
Data Integration (Data management)
Engineering development testing
Application Architecture Design (Architecture design skill)
Integration Architecture Design (Architecture design skills)
Quality assurance experience within IT
Developing automated testing protocols
Quality check automation
Design (software development lifecycle)
Database software proficiency

Full Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Lead Backend Engineer to lead the modernization of our enterprise data and integration platform.

Our SQL Server database serves as the organization's source of truth and supports multiple internal business applications, reporting solutions, and operational processes. As we evaluate future CRM platforms, modern reporting capabilities, automation initiatives, and AI-enabled solutions, we need a technical leader who can build the foundation that allows these systems to interact with our data securely and consistently.

This role will be responsible for designing and implementing a service and API layer around our core database, establishing integration standards, improving security and governance, and introducing modern software engineering practices.

This is a highly technical, hands-on position. The successful candidate will be expected to design solutions, write production code, establish development standards, and lead the implementation of a long-term modernization strategy.

Essential Job Functions

Data & Integration Platform

Design and implement APIs and services that provide secure access to enterprise data.
Create integration patterns that support current and future business applications.
Develop a strategy for reducing direct database dependencies while preserving the database as the organization's source of truth.
Establish service-based access patterns for internal applications, reporting platforms, CRM systems, and future AI initiatives.

Software Development

Design, develop, test, and maintain production backend applications and APIs.
Create reusable frameworks, shared services, and integration components.
Perform code reviews and establish coding standards.
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Architecture & Technical Leadership

Define API standards, security models, and integration best practices.
Evaluate current systems and recommend modernization opportunities.
Guide technical decisions related to data access, application integration, and platform evolution.
Create technical documentation and architecture standards.

Quality & Engineering Practices

Implement unit testing frameworks and testing standards.
Establish code quality expectations and development workflows.
Introduce CI/CD practices and deployment automation where appropriate.
Promote maintainable, testable, and supportable software development practices.

Reporting, CRM & AI Readiness

Support the organization's transition from legacy reporting solutions to modern reporting and analytics platforms.
Create integration patterns that support future CRM initiatives.
Enable future AI and automation capabilities through secure, governed APIs and services.

Qualifications

Strong experience with .NET development and backend application design.
Strong SQL Server and database integration experience.
Experience designing and building REST APIs and service-based architectures.
Experience working with legacy application environments and modernization efforts.
Experience implementing automated testing and software quality practices.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to independently drive technical initiatives from concept through implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with enterprise application integration.
Experience with authentication, authorization, and API security.
Experience with reporting platforms such as SSRS, Power BI, or similar tools.
Experience supporting CRM implementations and integrations.
Experience with CI/CD platforms and deployment automation.
Experience enabling AI, automation, or data-driven initiatives through API-based architectures.

Education and Experience

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with programming experience required.
8+ years of software development experience.

Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Regular use of hands and fingers and repetition of the same movements. Must be able to see, hear and communicate clearly to answer phones. Occasional lifting of 10 lbs. Works with and around products associated with firearms.

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