Software Developer Jobs in Illinois
Software Developer jobs in Illinois are in high demand, with active hiring across financial technology, healthcare IT, enterprise software, and manufacturing systems at levels from entry-level through senior and staff engineer. Chicago leads hiring volume, with the suburbs of Schaumburg and Naperville adding significant openings through large corporate campuses and regional tech hubs. Established employers like Motorola Solutions, Allstate, and United Airlines maintain substantial software engineering workforces across Illinois. Cloud infrastructure, full-stack web development, and data engineering are the specialties appearing most consistently in Illinois listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.
HYBRID: Qualified candidates (in or near hub locations listed below) should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment.
Hybrid work arrangement for Enterprise Technology is defined as residing with a 180-mile radius of the Hubs and Corporate.
HUB LOCATIONS: Dunwoody, GA; Richardson, TX; Tempe, AZ; or Bloomington, IL
SPONSORSHIP: Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity.
We are seeking data-minded, software engineering candidates to help enable collection and sharing of digital data. As a member of this team, you will help connect our digital experience data into the larger State Farm data ecosystem. With a focus on enabling a simplified, seamless, efficient, and personalized “omni-channel” customer experience across all internal and external State Farm interaction channels. This posting is for 3 software engineers in the Digital Insights enablement suite within Digital Experience. The primary role of the product suite is to ensure a user's digital journey is represented properly in data for reporting, analytics and optimization efforts. This position works horizontally across multiple product teams to enable collection of user experience data needed for analytic insights on product functionality. The product suite provides a great opportunity to learn about behavior analytics and building a comprehensive data trail of the journey for customers and associates, as well as exposure to many different applications and technologies used by various product teams in the organization. Our capabilities span many technologies including front end JavaScript, AWS services (Lambda, S3, SNS/SQS, ECS, Redis Cache), and APIs to enable the collection and exchange of data.
The ideal candidates will have an eagerness to work through product development during various stages of ambiguity/uncertainty. Applicants are required to have a creative mindset, innovative spirit, and a demonstrated ability to harness the possibilities of technology.
Qualifications:- 2+ years of software development experience
- Frontend JavaScript development
- Experience with AWS tech stack (Lambda, CloudFront, Route53, Eventing Frameworks (SNS, SQS), S3, API gateway, Load Balancing, VPS, Subnets, Security Groups)
- Knowledge of building AWS infrastructure using Terraform
- Knowledge of version control, CI/CD pipeline, Unit testcases and DevOps
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical knowledge effectively
- Demonstrated learning agility and the desire for continuous growth inside and outside of current role
- Ability to apply broad technical acumen and experience to an iterative delivery approach.
- A strong drive for results.
- Ability to adapt and foster innovation, encourage diversity of thought, and incorporate new ideas.
- Experience with web page tagging/tracking, native Android and iOS application tagging, script development & testing, jQuery development, Java Script, .CSS manipulation, HTML, Browsers (Chrome, FireFox, Edge, etc.) & Developer Tools, Single Page Architecture such as Ember, Angular, React, etc.
- Demonstrated usage of AI tools to look for efficiencies, leverage as a thought partner for innovation, performing data validation, and assist in code development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- GIT, GitHub, GitLab, etc. around continuous integration and continuous delivery infrastructure
- Containers & container based APIs using a container frameworks Docker or Kubernetes
- API development experience using Java, Spring boot
- Potential starting salary range: $97,000 - $160,000
- Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
- High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
- Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary
- Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
- Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
- Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
- Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
- Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
- Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
- Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.
Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.
HYBRID: Qualified candidates (in or near hub locations listed below) should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment.
Hybrid work arrangement for Enterprise Technology is defined as residing with a 180-mile radius of the Hubs and Corporate.
HUB LOCATIONS: Dunwoody, GA; Richardson, TX; Tempe, AZ; or Bloomington, IL
SPONSORSHIP: Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity.
We are seeking data-minded, software engineering candidates to help enable collection and sharing of digital data. As a member of this team, you will help connect our digital experience data into the larger State Farm data ecosystem. With a focus on enabling a simplified, seamless, efficient, and personalized “omni-channel” customer experience across all internal and external State Farm interaction channels. This posting is for 3 software engineers in the Digital Insights enablement suite within Digital Experience. The primary role of the product suite is to ensure a user's digital journey is represented properly in data for reporting, analytics and optimization efforts. This position works horizontally across multiple product teams to enable collection of user experience data needed for analytic insights on product functionality. The product suite provides a great opportunity to learn about behavior analytics and building a comprehensive data trail of the journey for customers and associates, as well as exposure to many different applications and technologies used by various product teams in the organization. Our capabilities span many technologies including front end JavaScript, AWS services (Lambda, S3, SNS/SQS, ECS, Redis Cache), and APIs to enable the collection and exchange of data.
The ideal candidates will have an eagerness to work through product development during various stages of ambiguity/uncertainty. Applicants are required to have a creative mindset, innovative spirit, and a demonstrated ability to harness the possibilities of technology.
Qualifications:- 2+ years of software development experience
- Frontend JavaScript development
- Experience with AWS tech stack (Lambda, CloudFront, Route53, Eventing Frameworks (SNS, SQS), S3, API gateway, Load Balancing, VPS, Subnets, Security Groups)
- Knowledge of building AWS infrastructure using Terraform
- Knowledge of version control, CI/CD pipeline, Unit testcases and DevOps
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical knowledge effectively
- Demonstrated learning agility and the desire for continuous growth inside and outside of current role
- Ability to apply broad technical acumen and experience to an iterative delivery approach.
- A strong drive for results.
- Ability to adapt and foster innovation, encourage diversity of thought, and incorporate new ideas.
- Experience with web page tagging/tracking, native Android and iOS application tagging, script development & testing, jQuery development, Java Script, .CSS manipulation, HTML, Browsers (Chrome, FireFox, Edge, etc.) & Developer Tools, Single Page Architecture such as Ember, Angular, React, etc.
- Demonstrated usage of AI tools to look for efficiencies, leverage as a thought partner for innovation, performing data validation, and assist in code development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- GIT, GitHub, GitLab, etc. around continuous integration and continuous delivery infrastructure
- Containers & container based APIs using a container frameworks Docker or Kubernetes
- API development experience using Java, Spring boot
- Potential starting salary range: $97,000 - $160,000
- Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
- High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
- Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary
- Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
- Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
- Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
- Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
- Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
- Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
- Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.
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Software Developer Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase12
- Relativity5
- CVS Health3
- Motorola Solutions3
- Information Technology Senior Management Forum3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Insurance
- Marketing & Advertising
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software developer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
- Experience designing and building applications on cloud platforms like AWS or Azure
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and version control using Git
- Ability to write and maintain automated tests and participate in code reviews
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional product and engineering teams
Software Developer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software developer in Illinois?
Software development in Illinois has no state-issued license or registration requirement, so the path runs through education and demonstrated skill. Most Illinois employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems, though strong portfolios and relevant project experience can substitute at some companies. Illinois is home to major university computer science programs at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and University of Chicago that feed directly into the state's tech hiring pipeline.
How much do software developers make in Illinois?
Software 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 software developers in Illinois?
Employers hiring software developers in Illinois right now include JPMorganChase, Relativity, and CVS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's mix of financial services headquarters, large insurers, and legacy technology manufacturers means openings are distributed across both downtown Chicago and major suburban corridors in the collar counties.
Which Illinois cities have the most software developer jobs?
Chicago, Illinois, and Bloomington account for the largest share of software developer openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its dense concentration of fintech firms, large insurers, and enterprise technology companies headquartered downtown, while Schaumburg and Naperville attract significant hiring through major corporate campuses including Motorola Solutions, Zurich North America, and numerous mid-size software companies that chose suburban Cook and DuPage counties for their offices.
Are there remote software developer jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 92% of software developer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the work translates to distributed teams. Roles focused on cloud infrastructure, backend API development, and data engineering tend to appear as fully remote most often, while positions requiring close collaboration with on-site hardware or manufacturing systems are more likely to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a software developer in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior developer role at a mid-size Illinois technology company or a rotational new-graduate program at a large employer. Companies like Allstate and Discover Financial run structured associate engineering programs designed for candidates without professional experience. Building a portfolio of deployed personal or open-source projects is the single strongest signal for Illinois employers hiring at the entry level, and roles like QA analyst or technical support engineer at Illinois software firms are common lateral moves into development.
Where can I find and apply to software developer jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to software developer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Chicago and the rest of the state. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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