Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Illinois
Software Engineering Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, concentrated in enterprise technology, financial services, healthcare IT, and manufacturing software across seniority levels from team lead through director of engineering. Chicago anchors the market as one of the most active tech hiring metros in the Midwest, with Naperville and Champaign-Urbana adding meaningful volume through corporate campuses and university-connected employers. Companies like Morningstar, Allstate, and Boeing maintain long-standing engineering operations in Illinois and consistently hire software engineering managers across embedded systems, cloud platform, and agile delivery specializations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
CVS Health's Adjudication & Client Experience Engineering organization is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Senior Analyst, Software Development Engineering to join our Application Production Support team. This role will support critical business applications by providing production support, troubleshooting technical issues, and contributing to ongoing application enhancements and stability improvements. As a Sr. Analyst, you will work closely with Lead Engineers, Software Development Engineers, Product Owners, QA teams, and business stakeholders to investigate and resolve production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement code fixes. You will be responsible for supporting enterprise applications built on Java, Angular, APIs, and Cloud platforms while ensuring the reliability and performance of systems that serve our PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Management) business. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving production challenges, developing software solutions, and collaborating within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will contribute to application support activities, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives while growing their technical and business domain expertise.
Required Qualifications
- 5-8 years of experience in software development, application support, or production support environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices-based applications.
- Experience developing and supporting front-end applications using Angular, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Experience troubleshooting and supporting enterprise applications in cloud environments such as Azure, GCP, or AWS.
- Strong understanding of SQL and database technologies (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar).
- Experience analyzing application logs, monitoring dashboards, and system alerts to diagnose production issues.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, and DevOps practices.
- Understanding of distributed systems, API integrations, and application performance troubleshooting.
- Experience working with incident management, problem management, and change management processes.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, and customer-focused environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting healthcare, pharmacy benefit management (PBM), or other highly regulated environments.
- Knowledge of EDI transactions, file transfer processes, and system integrations.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Grafana, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience working within Agile development teams.
- Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) to improve development productivity and code quality.
- Understanding of security, compliance, and data privacy best practices
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education, professional training, and relevant work experience will be considered.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$79,310.00 - $158,620.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/18/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
CVS Health's Adjudication & Client Experience Engineering organization is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Senior Analyst, Software Development Engineering to join our Application Production Support team. This role will support critical business applications by providing production support, troubleshooting technical issues, and contributing to ongoing application enhancements and stability improvements. As a Sr. Analyst, you will work closely with Lead Engineers, Software Development Engineers, Product Owners, QA teams, and business stakeholders to investigate and resolve production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement code fixes. You will be responsible for supporting enterprise applications built on Java, Angular, APIs, and Cloud platforms while ensuring the reliability and performance of systems that serve our PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Management) business. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving production challenges, developing software solutions, and collaborating within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will contribute to application support activities, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives while growing their technical and business domain expertise.
Required Qualifications
- 5-8 years of experience in software development, application support, or production support environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices-based applications.
- Experience developing and supporting front-end applications using Angular, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Experience troubleshooting and supporting enterprise applications in cloud environments such as Azure, GCP, or AWS.
- Strong understanding of SQL and database technologies (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar).
- Experience analyzing application logs, monitoring dashboards, and system alerts to diagnose production issues.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, and DevOps practices.
- Understanding of distributed systems, API integrations, and application performance troubleshooting.
- Experience working with incident management, problem management, and change management processes.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, and customer-focused environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting healthcare, pharmacy benefit management (PBM), or other highly regulated environments.
- Knowledge of EDI transactions, file transfer processes, and system integrations.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Grafana, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience working within Agile development teams.
- Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) to improve development productivity and code quality.
- Understanding of security, compliance, and data privacy best practices
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education, professional training, and relevant work experience will be considered.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$79,310.00 - $158,620.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/18/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Software Engineering Manager Job Market in Illinois
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture & Farming
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software engineering manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Proven experience managing software engineers or cross-functional development teams
- Hands-on background in full-stack, cloud, or systems engineering before moving into management
- Familiarity with agile or scaled agile delivery frameworks such as Scrum or SAFe
- Experience driving engineering roadmaps, hiring decisions, and performance reviews independently
- Strong communication skills for coordinating across product, design, and business stakeholders
Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software engineering manager in Illinois?
The path in Illinois typically begins with several years as a software engineer, followed by a step into a senior or lead engineer role before taking on direct reports. Illinois does not require a state-issued license or registration to work as a software engineering manager. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, strong individual contributor experience, and demonstrated leadership of technical teams before making the move into management.
Which companies hire software engineering managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring software engineering managers in Illinois right now include CVS Health, Comcast, and Capital One, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's deep concentration of financial technology, insurance, healthcare IT, and enterprise software firms means openings appear consistently throughout the year rather than in isolated hiring waves.
Which Illinois cities have the most software engineering manager jobs?
Chicago, Riverwoods, and Illinois account for the largest share of software engineering manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the majority through its headquarters density in financial services, healthcare, and enterprise technology, while suburban corridors like Naperville and Deerfield contribute volume from large corporate campuses where major insurers, manufacturers, and consulting firms maintain sizable engineering organizations.
Are there remote software engineering manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 68% of software engineering manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the coordination and planning work of engineering management translates to distributed settings. Strategic meetings, code reviews, and one-on-ones are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely, while on-site presence is more often expected for hiring panels and team onboarding.
How can I get hired as a software engineering manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a senior or staff software engineer role into a team lead or engineering lead position at an Illinois employer before making a formal step into management. Large Illinois-based employers in insurance and financial technology often run structured associate leadership programs that give engineers their first direct reports in a supported environment. Building a record of mentoring junior developers, driving project delivery, and contributing to architecture decisions makes the case for that first management title.
Where can I find and apply to software engineering manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to software engineering manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated in real time. Find roles that fit your experience level and target industry, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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