Full Stack Developer Jobs in Illinois
Full Stack Developer jobs in Illinois are among the most active in the Midwest, with strong demand concentrated in fintech, enterprise software, healthtech, and e-commerce across seniority levels from junior developer through principal engineer. Chicago is the dominant hiring center, with Evanston and Schaumburg also drawing consistent openings from employers like Morningstar, Motorola Solutions, and Walgreens. React, Node.js, and cloud-native development are the specialties Illinois employers request most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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PTMA Financial Solutions, provides treasury management, liquidity management, and other financial products and services to the public sector. In addition to more than 12,000 local governments, school districts and other public entities, we also partner with over 1,000 financial institutions to help strengthen communities from coast to coast. Our family of financial services companies offers local government investment pool administration, investment advisory services, term investments, cashflow analysis, bond proceeds management, and public finance services for public entities plus stable deposit funding solutions for financial institutions. Our financial expertise, comprehensive products, and advanced technology help clients achieve more today for a better tomorrow. The firm’s primary operational hubs are in Denver, Colorado, and Naperville, Illinois, with other offices throughout the United States.
In these challenging economic times, our clients are relying on us more than ever. PTMA provides financial and investment advisory services to over 10,000 public sector clients throughout the United States. Our Product Development team is seeking a Full Stack Developer to lead the development of our next set of game-changing products for local governments. You’ll get the chance to learn from and work with some of the smartest IT talent in Financial Services. Our growing team is hard at work reimagining and developing a next generation proprietary financial platform that meets the treasury and investment needs of local communities. With over $150 billion in assets under administration, this work is critical to our company’s mission to help communities build strong finances and ensure that their children, college students, and community members thrive.
The Full Stack Software Developer will partner with a team of developers and system architects to deliver end-to-end business solutions and will be expected to develop web user interfaces, APIs, and Database components. In addition to developing software, candidates will be expected to develop strong and collaborative internal relationships for the purpose of aligning the company’s products and services with customers’ needs; assist in establishing the strategy and roadmap for the scalability and performance of the internal systems to keep pace with company growth; prioritize and effectively manage multiple assignments; monitor industry trends and technologies and implements best practices to improve in-house capabilities; and collaborate with IT peers to ensure appropriate delivery of software products.
The position requires experience building reusable, well performing code, identifying and resolving data, application and performance errors/defects, and intermediate database skills, along with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability and desire to collaborate with other technical resources in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Development experience with Java, node.js, SQL, and Python, experience working with modern backend web technologies (real time APIs, HTTP, JSON, Web Sockets), experience using AI development tools (ClaudeCode, CoPilot for git), familiarity with Unix environment including writing shell scripts, executing and scheduling job, and familiarity with Relational Databases (MS SQLServer, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, or Oracle) are required for this position. Additionally, experience in the following areas, while not required, will help to set candidates apart: DevOps, and banking, asset management, or other financial services.
In addition to a competitive salary and benefit package, we offer the opportunity to earn a significant annual discretionary bonus based on results.
For immediate consideration, apply online at ptma.com. An equal opportunity employer. Women and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Summary:
The Full Stack Software Developer will partner with a team of developers and system architects to deliver end-to-end business solutions and will be expected to develop web user interfaces, APIs, Reports and Scripts. The position requires experience designing solutions, building reusable, well performing code and intermediate database skills, along with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability and desire to collaborate with other technical resources in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Work with colleagues to develop and maintain PMA’s internal and external web applications.
- Solicit input from end-users for design and development tasks.
- Build both UI and back-end services using reusable code and libraries.
- Optimize speed and scalability of applications.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong customer service skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify patterns and trends.
- Strong ability to multi-task, display good judgment, and work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods (including version control and defect management), and tools.
- Performing root cause analysis and resolution in tight time constraints
- Strong practical computer competence, including familiarity with relational databases with particular emphasis on SQL skills.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in one or more of the following: Information Systems/Management, Operations Management/Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Systems Analysis or related field (or commensurate professional experience).
- 2-5 years of professional work experience
Hybrid arrangement based in Naperville, IL or Denver, CO preferred (~3 days per week in office and ~2 days per week remote). May negotiate other working arrangements with exceptional candidates.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time. Lift up to 15 lbs.
The pay range for this role is:
95,000 - 115,000 USD per year(Colorado)
95,000 - 115,000 USD per year(Illinois)
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- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Education
- Manufacturing
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in full stack developer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in at least one front-end framework such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
- Demonstrated back-end experience with Node.js, Python, Java, or a comparable language
- Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases including SQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
- Experience deploying and maintaining applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Portfolio or GitHub repository demonstrating shipped full-stack projects or production code
Full Stack Developer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a full stack developer in Illinois?
Full stack development has no state-issued license in Illinois, so the path focuses on education and demonstrated skill. Most Illinois employers accept a bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering, though graduates of accredited coding bootcamps such as those affiliated with Chicago-area colleges are also competitive. Building a portfolio of full-stack projects and contributing to open-source work gives candidates an edge in a market that values shipped code over credentials alone.
How much do full stack developers make in Illinois?
Full stack developers in Illinois earn a median of about $132,110 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,980 for the lowest 10% to over $194,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire full stack developers in Illinois?
Employers hiring full stack developers in Illinois right now include Ripple, UST, and Cwill, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's concentration of fintech firms, large healthcare systems, and enterprise technology headquarters means demand is broad and not limited to any single industry.
Which Illinois cities have the most full stack developer jobs?
Chicago, Illinois, and Schaumburg have the most full stack developer openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it is home to a dense cluster of fintech companies, major insurance carriers, and enterprise software firms, while suburban locations like Schaumburg and Evanston benefit from anchor employers in technology and healthcare that prefer proximity to Chicago's talent pool without a downtown footprint.
Are there remote full stack developer jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 64% of full stack developer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how thoroughly this work is done through a laptop and version-control tools rather than an on-site environment. Front-end and API-focused roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring integration with on-premises enterprise systems are more likely to ask for occasional in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a full stack developer in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or associate developer role, which Illinois employers in fintech and healthtech hire for regularly as a starting point. Large Illinois-based technology organizations and hospital systems with in-house engineering teams often bring on associate engineers through new-grad programs. Moving laterally from a QA analyst, IT support, or technical project coordinator role is a recognized stepping stone, and a portfolio showing a complete full-stack project, even a personal or academic one, consistently strengthens a candidate's case.
Where can I find and apply to full stack developer jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to full stack developer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each one from the listing.
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