Lead Software Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Lead Software Engineer jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Aurora, and Lisle and other Illinois metros, with employers like Capital One, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and HR Green hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles136+
Top employerCapital One
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring25
Work type71% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Capital One
Senior Lead Software Engineer
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Capital One
New 7h ago
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Capital One
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Full-stack Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$239k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Capital One
Sr. Lead Software Engineer
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Capital One
New 7h ago
Sr. Lead Software Engineer
Capital One
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$239k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Capital One
Senior Lead Software Engineer
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Capital One
New 7h ago
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Capital One
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Full-stack Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$239k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Alliant Credit Union
Lead Software Engineer
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Alliant Credit Union
Added 4d ago
Lead Software Engineer
Alliant Credit Union
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$154k - $164k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Optum
Lead Software Engineer
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Optum
Added 4d ago
Lead Software Engineer
Optum
Schaumburg, Illinois
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
$113k - $193k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lead Software Engineer Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
76 jobs
Aurora
8 jobs
Lisle
5 jobs
Schaumburg
5 jobs
Bolingbrook
4 jobs
North Chicago
4 jobs
Oak Brook
4 jobs
Buffalo Grove
3 jobs
Deerfield
3 jobs

Lead Software Engineer Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Capital One
    Capital One13
  • HR Green
    HR Green10
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
    Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)7
  • WSP
    WSP5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services40
  • Technology & Software30
  • Banking & Financial Services11
  • Construction & Real Estate11
  • Manufacturing7

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in lead software engineer jobs across Illinois.

  • 5 or more years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated leadership
  • Proficiency in at least one major backend language such as Java, Python, Go, or C++
  • Experience designing and operating distributed systems or microservices at scale
  • Ability to mentor engineers and drive technical decisions across a team
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field

Lead Software Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How many lead software engineer jobs are there in Illinois?

There are 136+ lead software engineer openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Aurora, and Lisle. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.

How much do lead software engineers make in Illinois?

Lead software engineers 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 Illinois cities have the most lead software engineer jobs?

Chicago, Aurora, and Lisle have the most lead software engineer openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire lead software engineers in Illinois?

Employers hiring lead software engineers in Illinois include Capital One, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and HR Green, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote lead software engineer jobs in Illinois?

Yes. About 29% of lead software engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.

How do I apply for lead software engineer jobs in Illinois?

You can apply to lead software engineer jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.

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