Software Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois is one of the strongest states for software engineer visa sponsorship, anchored by Chicago's dense tech corridor along the Magnificent Mile and West Loop. Major employers like Morningstar, Groupon, Zebra Technologies, and a growing roster of fintech and healthtech firms regularly hire international engineers across the state.
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Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
Your role
Bring your specialist knowledge and experience to a company managing 50% of the world’s MIPS and play a critical role in our modernization mission. You’ll be in good company among our global community of experts leading the future of mainframe modernization. Experts who share knowledge openly and collaborate freely.
In this role, you’ll design, build and maintain the high-volume business logic that runs on the mainframe. At the same time you’ll play a key role in refactoring legacy code to enable modern cloud and mobile applications to seamlessly interact with the mainframe’s core data.
What you will do
Maintain Performance
- Prevent decay and find efficiencies: Monitor the architecture and identify opportunities to optimize code to maintain and enhance mainframe performance.
Debug and Test
- Find and fix: Debug, troubleshoot, and analyze complex system interactions to keep mission-critical applications running.
Develop for the Future
- Bridge the gap: As an instrumental player in modernization, you’ll extract business logic from legacy systems for migration or integration with cloud-based services.
Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.
Who You Are
Required skills and experience
- Experience working as a software engineer on complex software projects.
- Excellent coding skills and solid development experience (Java, Python, .Net etc.) with debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Software development methodologies, with demonstrated experience developing scalable and robust software.
- Experienced in relational and NoSQL databases, data mapping, XML/JSON, REST-based web services.
- Knowledge of architecture design - Microservices architecture, containers (Docker & k8s), messaging queues.
- Deep understanding of OOP and design patterns.
Preferred skills and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Certification in one or more of the hyperscalers (Azure, AWS, and Google GCP) - otherwise, you can obtain certifications with Kyndryl.
- Experience with DevOps tools and modern engineering practices.
COMPENSATION
- The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is -
$115,080 to $218,520 based on a full-time schedule.
Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.
There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:
- California (San Francisco Bay Area): $138,120 to $262,320
- California (All Other): $126,600 to $240,480
- Colorado: $115,080 to $218,520
- Massachusetts: $115,080 to $240,480
- New York City: $138,120 to $262,320
- Washington: $126,600 to $240,480
- Washington DC: $126,600 to $240,480
This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handedly: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
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If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.
Software Engineer Job Roles in Illinois
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Which companies in Illinois sponsor visas for software engineers?
Large Illinois-based employers with consistent H-1B visa sponsorship histories for software engineers include Morningstar, Zebra Technologies, Groupon, Motorola Solutions, and Allstate. Chicago's fintech sector, including firms like Avant and Enova, also sponsors regularly. Global consulting firms with major Chicago offices, such as Accenture and Infosys, are among the highest-volume H-1B sponsors in the state for engineering roles.
Which visa types are most common for software engineer roles in Illinois?
The H-1B is by far the most common visa for software engineers in Illinois, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a related bachelor's degree or higher. Candidates already holding L-1B intracompany transfer status from a multinational's foreign office are another common group. OPT and STEM OPT are frequently used as bridge authorization while H-1B petitions are pending.
Which cities in Illinois have the most software engineer sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the overwhelming majority of software engineer sponsorship jobs in Illinois, particularly in the West Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market tech district. Naperville and Lisle, located in the western suburbs, host engineering hubs for companies like Lucent and Alcatel subsidiaries. Champaign-Urbana, home to the University of Illinois, has a smaller but notable cluster tied to its research and startup ecosystem.
How to find software engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to browse software engineer roles in Illinois without sorting through positions that won't support international candidates. You can search by role and state to surface active openings from Illinois employers with documented sponsorship histories, saving significant time compared to reviewing unfiltered general job postings.
Are there any Illinois-specific factors software engineers should know about for visa sponsorship?
Illinois employers filing H-1B Labor Condition Applications must pay the prevailing wage for the specific role and location, determined by Department of Labor data for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. The University of Illinois system and Northwestern University generate a consistent pipeline of international engineering graduates who enter the local job market on STEM OPT, making Illinois employers generally familiar with the sponsorship process for this role type.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored software engineer jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.