Application Development Manager Jobs in Illinois
Application Development Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in enterprise software, financial services, healthcare IT, and management consulting, with openings at every level from team lead to senior director. Chicago anchors the bulk of hiring, with additional activity in Naperville and Schaumburg, where large employers like Allstate, Morningstar, and Zebra Technologies maintain sizeable technology organizations. The most sought-after specializations in Illinois include Agile delivery management, cloud-native application portfolios, and full-stack team oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a Senior Application Systems Development Engineer, you'll design, develop, and test platform independent (Windows, OS X, Linux) GUI applications software and integrate it with wired and wireless communication protocol stacks and embedded firmware systems in professional audio products. You'll contribute in all software development phases of design and collaborate with other Company divisions, such as Sales and Marketing, to establish use cases, requirements, and software tests.
This role is a remote position, reporting to our Niles, IL HQ.
- Works on cross-functional development teams to design and implement platform independent GUI application software that controls and manages cutting edge audio products and networking technologies.
- Collaborates with marketing, and test and system engineering to define platform independent GUI application software use cases and requirements.
- Prototypes GUI application software using technologies such as Angular
- Participates in the architecture, design and development (coding) of platform independent GUI application software by providing technical expertise to internal Company software developers.
- Participate in integration and test plans for platform independent GUI application software with other Company proprietary software (embedded systems)
- Researches and provides data on adopting new platform independent GUI application software technologies and IDEs, and integrates them into Company software development processes.
- Integrates and tests proprietary and non-proprietary networking communication protocols into platform independent GUI application software including common physical, datalink, network and transport layer protocol standards.
- Estimates, organizes, and documents tasks
- Reviews the design and code developed by peer engineers and guarantees software quality by the application.
- Mentors, on the technical level, lower-level staff members ensuring they modularize, estimate and prioritize work tasks efficiently.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in application development, with a strong portfolio of successfully delivered projects.
- Hands-on expertise with Angular, TypeScript, GraphQL, RxJS, NgRx, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Experience with Nx monorepos, Electron, and Node.js including native addons.
- Proficient in using git and tools such as Sourcetree, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, SVN.
- Experience in application UI development using AngularJS/Angular materials and knowledge of GraphQL schemas, queries, mutations, and subscriptions.
- Strong understanding of design patterns, application architecture, SOLID principles, and unit testing with Jasmine/Jest.
- Experience in developing interfaces with WebSockets and full software development life cycle management.
- Proficient in executing projects with agile methodologies and mentoring junior team members.
- Excellent communication skills for interaction with multiple stakeholders and geographically distributed teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a positive attitude and team player mentality.
- Familiarity with IDEs like Visual Studio Code and experience in frameworks like NRWL.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
WHO WE ARE
Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.
Join Shure and Amplify Your Impact. Explore our unique culture and learn the key pillars that define our legacy of excellence.
THE MIX MATTERS
Don’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Shure offers a competitive compensation structure that is reviewed annually to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top talent. Base salaries vary based on qualifications, geography, experience, and expertise in each respective discipline. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for the opportunity. The base salary for this position ranges from $115,600 to $185,000, with a midpoint target. If your salary expectations do not align, still apply as we are often flexible on the seniority of posted positions. All positions also include an award-winning benefits package.
WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits
At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our Associates. We offer competitive rewards packages to full-time and part-time Associates working 24 or more hours a week that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well-being. Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health and retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, and volunteering/community involvement opportunities. To learn more, check out our Benefits At A Glance.
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As a Senior Application Systems Development Engineer, you'll design, develop, and test platform independent (Windows, OS X, Linux) GUI applications software and integrate it with wired and wireless communication protocol stacks and embedded firmware systems in professional audio products. You'll contribute in all software development phases of design and collaborate with other Company divisions, such as Sales and Marketing, to establish use cases, requirements, and software tests.
This role is a remote position, reporting to our Niles, IL HQ.
- Works on cross-functional development teams to design and implement platform independent GUI application software that controls and manages cutting edge audio products and networking technologies.
- Collaborates with marketing, and test and system engineering to define platform independent GUI application software use cases and requirements.
- Prototypes GUI application software using technologies such as Angular
- Participates in the architecture, design and development (coding) of platform independent GUI application software by providing technical expertise to internal Company software developers.
- Participate in integration and test plans for platform independent GUI application software with other Company proprietary software (embedded systems)
- Researches and provides data on adopting new platform independent GUI application software technologies and IDEs, and integrates them into Company software development processes.
- Integrates and tests proprietary and non-proprietary networking communication protocols into platform independent GUI application software including common physical, datalink, network and transport layer protocol standards.
- Estimates, organizes, and documents tasks
- Reviews the design and code developed by peer engineers and guarantees software quality by the application.
- Mentors, on the technical level, lower-level staff members ensuring they modularize, estimate and prioritize work tasks efficiently.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in application development, with a strong portfolio of successfully delivered projects.
- Hands-on expertise with Angular, TypeScript, GraphQL, RxJS, NgRx, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Experience with Nx monorepos, Electron, and Node.js including native addons.
- Proficient in using git and tools such as Sourcetree, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, SVN.
- Experience in application UI development using AngularJS/Angular materials and knowledge of GraphQL schemas, queries, mutations, and subscriptions.
- Strong understanding of design patterns, application architecture, SOLID principles, and unit testing with Jasmine/Jest.
- Experience in developing interfaces with WebSockets and full software development life cycle management.
- Proficient in executing projects with agile methodologies and mentoring junior team members.
- Excellent communication skills for interaction with multiple stakeholders and geographically distributed teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a positive attitude and team player mentality.
- Familiarity with IDEs like Visual Studio Code and experience in frameworks like NRWL.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
WHO WE ARE
Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.
Join Shure and Amplify Your Impact. Explore our unique culture and learn the key pillars that define our legacy of excellence.
THE MIX MATTERS
Don’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Shure offers a competitive compensation structure that is reviewed annually to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top talent. Base salaries vary based on qualifications, geography, experience, and expertise in each respective discipline. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for the opportunity. The base salary for this position ranges from $115,600 to $185,000, with a midpoint target. If your salary expectations do not align, still apply as we are often flexible on the seniority of posted positions. All positions also include an award-winning benefits package.
WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits
At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our Associates. We offer competitive rewards packages to full-time and part-time Associates working 24 or more hours a week that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well-being. Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health and retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, and volunteering/community involvement opportunities. To learn more, check out our Benefits At A Glance.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in application development manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of software development experience with at least two in a management role
- Demonstrated experience leading Agile or Scrum teams through the full software development lifecycle
- Proficiency overseeing cloud-based application development on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms
- Strong stakeholder communication skills bridging technical teams and non-technical business leaders
- Experience with enterprise environments common in Illinois financial services or healthcare IT organizations
Application Development Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a application development manager in Illinois?
The path to an application development manager role in Illinois typically starts with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems, followed by several years of hands-on development work. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role. Employers across Chicago's technology and financial sectors expect candidates to progress from senior developer or technical lead positions, often supplemented by a PMP certification or Scrum Master credential before stepping into full management.
How much do application development managers make in Illinois?
Application development managers in Illinois earn a median of about $171,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,350 for the lowest 10% to over $273,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire application development managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring application development managers in Illinois right now include Genpact, FHLBank Chicago, and Shure, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's concentration of financial services firms, large insurers, and enterprise software companies in the Chicago metro keeps demand for this role steady throughout the year.
Which Illinois cities have the most application development manager jobs?
Chicago, Antioch, and Niles have the most application development manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the majority of demand through its dense cluster of financial institutions, consulting firms, and healthcare systems, while Naperville and Schaumburg contribute meaningfully because of the large corporate and technology campuses that anchor the I-88 corridor west of the city.
Are there remote application development manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. Application development management is largely desk-based and collaboration-tool driven, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 57% of application development manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a broad employer comfort with distributed teams. Strategic planning, sprint reviews, and stakeholder reporting are the functions most consistently done remotely.
How can I get hired as a application development manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or technical project coordinator role first, then building toward management. Large Illinois employers in financial services and healthcare IT, including firms headquartered along the Chicago Loop and the suburban tech corridor, regularly hire associate project managers and Agile coordinators who transition from senior developer positions. Earning a Certified Scrum Master or PMP credential before applying signals management readiness and meaningfully improves candidacy when direct management experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to application development manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to application development manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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