Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$112k–$147k/yr
Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route…
Skills: C#, .NET Core, Cloud-native architecture, Microservices, API-first design
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$119k–$164k/yr
Job Description: Who Are We? Accelerator is Mars Snacking's growth engine, focused on unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator sits Nature’s bakery alongside the Better For You por…
Skills: Product development, Technical leadership, Innovation management, Formulation, Prototyping
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Weld Engineer We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN) AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end …
Skills: Welding engineering, Robotic welding, MIG welding, Resistance spot welding, AutoCAD
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$165k–$190k/yr
Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that incl…
Skills: Electrical engineering, Project management, Thermal generation, Power systems, Substation design
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$147k–$168k/yr
Senior Highway Design Task Lead — Chicago, IL Shape the future of transportation with STV. STV’s Chicago Transportation Group is growing, and we’re looking for a Senior Highway Design Task Lead who’s ready to take owners…
Skills: Highway design, Roadway design, Technical leadership, Project management, IDOT standards
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$88k–$120k/yr
Fitch Solutions is currently seeking a Software Engineer, AI based out of our Chicago office. Fitch Solutions is a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. It informs investment strategies, strengthens risk mana…
Skills: Generative AI, Python, Machine Learning, RAG architectures, FastAPI
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. The Software Implementation - Solution …
Skills: Solutions architecture, Software architecture, Systems integration, Enterprise applications, Cloud technologies
Sargent & LundyChicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$30/hr
Responsibilities This position has a targeted start date for Summer 2027. As a Chemical Engineer Intern, you will be assigned to work on a project team and assist the engineering team members in the execution of their pr…
Skills: Chemical engineering, Mass balances, Project reporting, Data evaluation, Control system design
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$26/hr
Job Description: General Summary: The Intern, under direction from the discipline Manager and/or project engineer, applies CAD/Revit skills and design knowledge in generating engineering design documents, digital models …
Skills: AutoCAD, Revit, CAD, Electrical design, AGI32
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is…
Skills: Marketing Coordination, Communication, Collaboration, Project Support, Administrative Support
Sargent & LundyChicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$18/hr–$30/hr
Responsibilities This position has a targeted start date of Summer 2027. This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering. You will w…
Skills: Instrumentation and controls engineering, Process control systems, P&IDs, I/O lists, Control panel design
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Protech Automotive Solutions and its affiliated brands is looking for highly talented, dedicated and quality-focused teammates to provide top tier service to our customers. JOB SUMMARY Build Your Skills. Work With Techno…
Skills: Automotive repair, Electrical diagnostics, Fleet maintenance, GPS installation, Telematics
Sargent & LundyChicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$145k–$222k/yr
Responsibilities This is a hybrid position with the ability to work from our Downtown Chicago Office (3 days a week) and remotely (2 days a week). Our electric power generation clients are seeking to increase the power o…
Skills: Thermodynamics, Heat transfer, Fluid mechanics, Power plant engineering, Nuclear power uprates
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$26/hr
Job Description: Ghafari Associates is seeking a Structural Engineering intern to work fully in-office at our Chicago, IL location for the period of May - August 2027. General Summary: The Intern, under direction from th…
Skills: Structural Engineering, AutoCAD, Revit, CAD, Engineering Design
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$72k–$80k/yr
Job Description: This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities. General Summary: The Structural Designer, with supervision from the Manager of Structural Engineering and/or a project engineer, will provide t…
Skills: Structural Design, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Autodesk Revit, Steel Design
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$88k–$120k/yr
Fitch Solutions is currently seeking a Software Engineer, AI based out of our Chicago office. Fitch Solutions is a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. It informs investment strategies, strengthens risk mana…
Skills: Generative AI, Python, Machine Learning, RAG architectures, LangChain
GraingerChicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$134k–$224k/yr
Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 334951 About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving…
Skills: Product management, API design, API strategy, Platform products, Integration products
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, fa…
Skills: Java, Python, SQL, Azure DevOps, Github
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$81k–$105k/yr
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring …
Skills: Project management, Construction management, Budgeting, Scheduling, Risk management
Sargent & LundyChicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$63k–$91k/yr
Responsibilities This position in Sargent & Lundy’s Consulting group will require you to focus on our utility planning and advisory projects, such as the following: Preparing new generator interconnection applications, i…
Skills: Power systems analysis, Grid interconnection, Utility planning, PSS/E, PSLF
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The Senior Developer will lead the design and evolution of the ticketing platform, transitioning legacy systems to cloud-native, AI-enabled architectures. They will oversee backend development, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable enterprise solutions.
Candidates must have at least 3 years of software development experience with deep expertise in C# and .NET Core. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred, along with proven experience in cloud-native architecture and distributed systems.
United's Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.
Job overview and responsibilities
The Senior Developer will be responsible for the design, development, and evolution of United's Ticketing Platform. This role will lead the transition from legacy mainframe development approaches toward cloud-native architecture and AI-enabled, spec-driven software engineering while delivering scalable solutions that support critical ticketing capabilities across the enterprise.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills. This individual will partner with Product to translate business outcomes into actionable solutions, collaborate with Engineering and Architecture on technical design, work with EQE to strengthen quality and automation, and coach developers as they grow their technical and professional capabilities.
- Lead technical design phases by configuring AI agents to ingest Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), business requirements, system architectures, and approved engineering standards.
- Orchestrate agent workflows that transform high-level business and technical artifacts into detailed, implementation-ready specifications for microservices and platform capabilities.
- Oversee the end-to-end design, development, documentation, testing, deployment, and support of backend solutions built on C# and .NET Core.
- Lead the decomposition of legacy mainframe ticketing capabilities into scalable, resilient, and cloud-native services.
- Design event-driven architectures and communication patterns leveraging Solace messaging technologies.
- Define and govern API contracts, policies, security standards, and routing rules managed through Kong API Gateway.
- Architect scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure deployments across AWS services, including ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS, and related cloud-native technologies.
- Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Harness to automate build, testing, security validation, deployment, and release activities.
- Continuously refine AI prompt pipelines, validation practices, and engineering guardrails to improve the accuracy, completeness, and quality of agent-generated technical specifications.
- Lead API integrations between internal platforms, external systems, and cloud services using API-first design principles.
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers and business stakeholders to translate business capabilities into scalable technical solutions and delivery plans.
- Partner with Engineering, Architecture, EQE, Platform Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure solution quality, successful delivery, and operational readiness.
- Facilitate technical discussions, design reviews, and architecture assessments, helping cross-functional teams reach clear and timely decisions.
- Highlight and document risks, issues, blockers, dependencies, and technical decisions while driving resolution plans with the appropriate stakeholders.
- Mentor and coach developers in software engineering best practices, cloud-native design, AI-assisted development, technical problem-solving, and software craftsmanship.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
- Champion quality engineering by partnering with EQE to improve automation, testability, reliability, and overall software quality throughout the development lifecycle.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, and build trusted relationships across the organization.
- Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in distributed systems, cloud engineering, API development, platform engineering, and AI-enabled software delivery.
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
- 3+ years of experience in software development
- Experience in the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of enterprise software systems
- Deep expertise in C# development, .NET Core, and advanced object-oriented design principles
- Strong experience designing and developing distributed systems, microservices, and API-first architectures
- Experience modernizing legacy or mainframe-based applications into cloud-native architectures
- Production experience with enterprise integration technologies, including Solace messaging and Kong API Gateway
- Proven experience building cloud-native applications and infrastructure on AWS
- Advanced experience with CI/CD automation tools, including GitHub Actions and Harness
- Hands-on experience integrating AI coding agents, large language model workflows, or AI-assisted engineering practices into the software development lifecycle
- Strong understanding of spec-driven development, technical documentation, and automated software delivery practices
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum or SAFe frameworks and tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across Product, Engineering, Architecture, EQE, Platform Engineering, and Operations organizations
- Strong verbal and written communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, and leadership skills
- Experience mentoring developers and fostering technical and professional growth within engineering teams
- Ability to influence without direct authority, navigate differing perspectives, and build alignment across cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills in a fast-paced delivery environment
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience supporting airline Ticketing, Order Management, Reservation Systems, Passenger Services Systems, or related airline technology platforms
- Knowledge of Generative AI frameworks, prompt engineering, AI agent orchestration, and evaluation techniques
- Proficient in Python scripting for automation, data analysis, and operational tooling.
- Experience leading adoption of emerging engineering practices and technologies
- Experience serving as a technical mentor, coach, development lead, or facilitator of an engineering community of practice
- Experience designing highly scalable event-driven architectures and platform services
- Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD), event sourcing, CQRS, and cloud-native architecture patterns
- Experience driving quality improvements in partnership with Quality Engineering teams
- Agile experience
This is the story of airline that leads the industry from ground to clouds. Our global cast of over 100,000+ hero characters are each on a journey to be a force for good for our customers, the planet and each other. Come be part of this story.
Offices: 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, US
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