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Lead Python Developer Jobs in Illinois, United States

430+ lead python developer jobs from 260+ companies hiring in Illinois, United States.

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Lead AI Engineer
United States
$99k-$207k/yr RemoteFull Time
CACI
CACINYSE: CACI: Provides information technology and professional services to government clients.
7+ YOE7 years of software development with 2-5 years in NLP/ML, strong Python/JavaScript/Rust, experience with RAG, LLMs, NLP, REST APIs, cloud services, vector databases, and agile teams.
LangGraph, CrewAI, Langfuse, LangSmith, Docker, Git, REST APIs, AWS, OCI, Vector databases, NLP, Python, JavaScript, Rust, Go
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Application Developer Lead
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$98k-$199k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Old National Bank
Old National Bank: Provides personal and business banking and wealth management services.
7+ YOE7+ years software engineering; strong Python; AWS; Terraform; GitOps; leadership; communications.
Python, AWS, Terraform, GitOps, CI/CD, Observability, Serverless
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Lead Software Engineer - AI/ML Deep Learning & GPU ML Serving
Palo Alto or Jersey City or Hanover Park
$152k-$215k/yr OnsiteFull Time
JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan ChaseNYSE: JPM: Global financial firm providing banking and investment management services.
5+ YOE5+ years software development, ML systems; Python; ML frameworks; cloud with Docker/Kubernetes; GPU workloads in Kubernetes; NoSQL; microservices.
Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, TorchServe, TensorFlow Serving, Triton Inference Server, Cassandra, MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, CUDA
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Lead Data Engineer
United States
$142k-$196k/yr RemoteFull Time
Humana
HumanaNYSE: HUM: Provides health insurance plans and clinical healthcare services.
5+ YOE5+ years data engineering experience; at least 2 years in a lead/senior role; expert in Databricks, Spark, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake; Python; Kafka; CI/CD; REST APIs; strong communication and leadership.
Databricks, Apache Spark, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Python, Kafka, GitHub, REST APIs, CI/CD
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Lead Software Engineer
United States
$139k-$244k/yr RemoteFull Time
Commerce
CommerceNasdaq: CMRC: Powers businesses through an AI-driven, open e-commerce ecosystem.
7+ YOESenior backend-focused engineer with 7+ years in programming; strong PHP, MySQL, Linux, CI/CD, and cloud experience; authorized to work in the U.S.; BS or higher in Computer Science or related field.
PHP, Python, GoLang, Java, MySQL, Redis, Memcached, Linux, Docker, GCP, OTel
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AI Lead Engineer
North America
$180k-$250k/yr RemoteFull Time
OP Labs
OP Labs: Building open-source infrastructure to scale the Ethereum network.
4+ YOE4+ years software engineering or technical role; 1+ year AI/automation experience; strong AI, automation, and software engineering skills; ability to drive adoption and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Python, Golang, LangChain, Gemini, Claude, AI tools and frameworks
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Lead AI Engineer
Chicago or United States
$160k-$180k/yr RemoteFull Time
When
When: AI platform for health insurance and employee offboarding transitions.
5+ YOE5+ years software engineering; 2–3 years AI/ML in production; LLM orchestration; data pipelines; observability; cloud infra; strong communication and business sense.
LangChain, LangGraph, Prompt Engineering, LLM platforms, GCP, AWS, Azure, Vertex AI, Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Python, TypeScript, GraphQL
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Lead Data Engineer, AI
San Francisco or Chicago or Seattle or Bellevue
$173k-$260k/yr HybridFull Time
Salesforce
SalesforceNYSE: CRM: Sells cloud-based customer relationship management and business software solutions.
8+ YOE8+ years data engineering; Python, SQL; Spark; ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, dbt, Informatica); data modeling; data warehousing (SQL/NoSQL); cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud); Salesforce Data Cloud experience; strong cross-functional collaboration.
Python, SQL, Spark, Airflow, dbt, Informatica, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Data Cloud
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Lead Software Engineer (Back End)
United States
$181k-$208k/yr RemoteFull Time
National Debt Relief
National Debt Relief: Negotiates with creditors to settle unsecured consumer debt for less.
10+ YOE10+ years software development with AWS; backend focus with Python/Java/Node; Salesforce integration experience.
AWS Lambda, RDS, EC2, EKS, S3, Salesforce API, MuleSoft, Java, Python, Node.js, Bash
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Senior/Lead Software Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$150k-$190k/yr HybridFull Time
DeepWalk
DeepWalk: Automating sidewalk inspections using mobile LiDAR and computer vision.
5+ YOELead engineer with 5+ years in backend systems, architecture, cloud, and data pipelines; strong Python/TypeScript/Go; experience with AWS/GCP/Azure; scalable systems.
Python, TypeScript, Go, AWS, GCP, Azure, Terraform, CDK
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Lead Software Development Engineer - Testing (REMOTE)
United States
$95k-$159k/yr RemoteFull Time
DICK'S Sporting Goods
DICK'S Sporting GoodsNYSE: DKS: Sells sporting goods, apparel, footwear, and outdoor equipment.
6+ YOELead testing team; design end-to-end testing; implement automation; collaborate with CI/CD; mentor engineers.
Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, Java, JavaScript, Python, C#, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Bamboo, SQL, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes
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Lead Product Software Engineer - AI
Coppell or Riverwoods or Kennesaw or Chicago or Austin or Wichita
$116k-$204k/yr HybridFull Time
Wolters Kluwer
Wolters KluwerEuronext Amsterdam: WKL: Provides professional information and software solutions for specialized industries.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS, 5+ years software development, 1+ year AI/LLM, full-stack, Agile/XP, GenAI tools.
Python, Java, C++, LLMs, NLP, GitHub Copilot, LangChain, Langgraph, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs, vector databases, embeddings, MLOps, Azure AI, TDD/BDD
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Software Engineer Lead – Engineering Simulation Group
United States
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Datacor
Datacor: Software for process manufacturing and chemical distribution businesses.
5+ YOE5+ years desktop software development; strong C++ (C++14+); Windows apps with Visual Studio (2019+); experience with large legacy codebases; strong debugging and communication.
C++, Visual Studio, Windows, COM, OPC, REST, MQTT, XML, JSON, SQLite, ODBC, Python, PowerShell, MFC
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Lead Full-Stack Engineer
United States
$160k-$185k/yr RemoteFull Time
Wellthy
Wellthy: Care coordination platform providing concierge support for family caregivers.
7+ YOE7+ years of software development; Python backend and React frontend; led complex projects; code reviews; cloud familiarity; mentoring; strong collaboration and communication.
Python, React, Cloud platforms, SQL, NoSQL databases
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Data Engineer Lead - Contract
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
$99k-$192k/yr RemoteContract
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.NYSE: AJG: Global insurance brokerage and risk management services provider.
7+ YOE3+ MgmtLead data engineering teams; 7+ yrs data engineering; 3+ yrs leading teams; BS in Information Technology; Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Databricks, Spark, Synapse, SQL Server; scripting (PowerShell, Python, Scala, Java, XML); Data Lake/ETL; CI/CD; agile; strong communication.
Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen 2, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Databricks, Apache Spark, Scala, Synapse, SQL Server, PowerShell, Python, Java, XML, Data Lake, Azure Data Lake Storage, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
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Lead Site Reliability Engineer
Overland Park or United States
$114k-$165k/yr RemoteFull Time
Empower
Empower: Provides retirement plan administration and personal wealth management services.
7+ YOELead SRE with 7-10 years' experience; AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform; Datadog/Splunk; Python/Go; CI/CD; incident leadership.
AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Datadog, Splunk, Python, Go, CI/CD
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Sr Lead Software Engineer (Remote, US)
United States
$130k-$190k/yr RemoteFull Time
Lumen Technologies
Lumen TechnologiesNYSE: LUMN: Provides network, cloud, and security services for enterprise customers.
10+ YOE10+ years software engineering; 4+ years AI/ML; Python; GCP; Dialogflow; Vertex AI; backend API integration; MLOps/AIOps preferred.
Python, Dialogflow, Agent Builder, Google Cloud Platform, Vertex AI, Firestore, BigQuery, MLOps/AIOps, Backend API Integration
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Lead Data Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$120k-$140k/yr HybridFull Time
Redwood Logistics
Redwood Logistics: Provides integrated logistics management and supply chain technology solutions.
8+ YOE2+ Mgmt8+ years tech experience; strong SQL/Python; data warehousing, data vault, data pipelines; leadership responsibilities.
Python, SQL, Snowflake, AWS, Azure, REST API, Git, YAML, Pandas, Streamlit, NumPy
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Lead Security Engineer
Seattle or Chicago
$171k-$251k/yr HybridFull Time
DocuSign
DocuSignNASDAQ: DOCU: Provides electronic signature and agreement management software solutions.
12+ YOE12+ years in Cloud and Infrastructure Security with vulnerability management; cloud platforms; scripting (Python/Go/TypeScript); SQL; mentorship and stakeholder management.
Python, Go, TypeScript, SQL, PowerBI, Azure, AWS, GCP, DNS, CDNs, WAFs, ServiceNow, Qualys, Tenable
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Lead Data Engineer
United States
RemoteFull Time
Launch Potato
Launch Potato: Operates digital media brands and advertising technology platforms.
5+ YOE5+ years data engineering in AWS cloud, Python/SQL/Docker, scalable ETL pipelines, distributed systems, collaboration with BI analytics.
Python, SQL, Docker, AWS
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Lead Data Engineer
United States
$137k-$180k/yr RemoteFull Time
Accelint
Accelint: Unified provider of AI and autonomous systems for defense.
10+ YOE10+ years software/data engineering; strong Python and TypeScript; DB/messaging; pub-sub; containers; Git/CI; data modeling; US citizenship with eligibility for security clearance.
Python, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, RabbitMQ, Apache NiFi, Apache Pulsar, Apache Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible
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Lead AI Engineer
Chicago or New York or Fort Lauderdale or Birmingham
$138k-$172k/yr HybridFull Time
OneStream
OneStreamNASDAQ: OS: AI-driven enterprise finance platform for unified planning and reporting.
3+ YOEBachelor’s degree or equivalent; 3-5 years ML production experience; 3-5 years Python; 3-5 years frontend; SQL DB design; distributed/cloud computing; minimal travel.
Python, SQL, Frontend, Backend, Cloud computing, Distributed systems, Flask, FastAPI
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Lead Data Engineer
United States
RemoteFull Time
Circle K
Circle KToronto Stock Exchange: ATD: Operates a chain of convenience stores and fuel stations.
8+ YOE8+ years data engineering; expert in ETL/data pipelines, data warehouses; strong Python, Spark, SQL; cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP); CI/CD; Databricks/Snowflake; excellent leadership/communication.
Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Airflow, Redshift, BigQuery, Python, SQL
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Lead R&D Engineer/Scientist
Des Plaines or Tulsa or Houston or Charlotte
$142k-$177k/yr HybridFull Time
Honeywell
HoneywellNASDAQ: HON: Manufactures aerospace products, building technologies, and industrial control systems.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree in technical discipline; 5+ years refining/petrochemicals; 2+ years Python; U.S. person.
Python, Pandas, NumPy, UniSim, HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Pro/II
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Senior Lead Software Engineer II - Remote
United States
$146k-$264k/yr RemoteFull Time
Akamai
AkamaiNASDAQ: AKAM: Provides content delivery, cybersecurity, and cloud computing services globally.
8+ YOE8+ years in software engineering; backend development with Python/GoLang; microservices; REST APIs; cloud platforms; containerization; security clearance eligibility.
NodeJS, Python, GoLang, Docker, Kubernetes, RESTful APIs, Azure, AWS, GCP, Relational databases, Non-relational databases, Caching, Service communication
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Lead Software Engineer
United States
$120k-$170k/yr RemoteFull Time
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Private research university providing higher education and medical services.
7+ YOE2+ Mgmt7+ years software development; full-stack capabilities; leadership and mentoring; cloud, microservices, REST APIs; CI/CD; agile; biomedical informatics domain experience.
Python, JavaScript, Golang, Docker, Kubernetes, REST, SQL, NoSQL, AWS, GCP, OpenStack, CI/CD, Jenkins, Git
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Lead Software Engineer (Java, Streaming)
United States
$105k-$165k/yr RemoteFull Time
FICO
FICONYSE: FICO: Provides credit scoring and predictive analytics software for businesses.
7+ YOE7+ years in Java and Spring; experience with cloud/deployment models; Kubernetes and Docker; streaming platforms; multi-cloud; strong communication.
Kubernetes, Docker, MySQL, Oracle, Storm, Kafka, Flink, Spark Streaming, Kinesis, Dataflow, Pulsar, Stream Analytics, Cassandra, Zookeeper, Kustomize, OpenSearch, JavaScript, Angular, Python
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Senior Software Engineering Lead - Cloud DevOps with Python
North America
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UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth GroupNYSE: UNH: Sells health insurance and provides diversified healthcare services.
5+ YOE5+ years in Public Cloud (Azure); CI/CD; Python; Terraform; AI tooling experience; strong communication; agile leadership.
Terraform, Python, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Azure, AWS
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Lead Cybersecurity Engineer 🇺🇸
United States
RemoteFull Time
Rearc
Rearc: Engineering-led cloud, data, and AI consulting services.
8+ YOE8+ years in cybersecurity with focus on threat detection, SIEM/EDR/NDR; strong Python/SQL; experience with SOAR; cross-functional collaboration.
SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR, Python, SQL, Apache Spark, Databricks, Cribl, Tines
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Software Engineer/Lead Software Engineer
Richardson or Tempe or Dunwoody or Bloomington
$97k-$155k/yr HybridFull Time
State Farm
State Farm: Provider of auto, home, life, and health insurance.
Proficient in Python/Go/Node.js/TypeScript/JavaScript/Java; strong AWS/ROSA experience; Terraform; AI tooling; full stack skills; CI/CD; strong communication.
Python, Go, Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, AWS, ROSA, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, Terraform, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, Bedrock Agent, Agent Core, MCP, A2A, LangGraph, RAG, Prompt Engineering, Chunking, VS Code, Git, CloudWatch, Dynatrace, XRay, Angular, React, Vue.js, OpenShift, ROSA
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Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
United States
$125k-$145k/yr RemoteFull Time
Penn Mutual
Penn Mutual: Provides life insurance, annuities, and wealth management services.
5+ YOE5-7 years in software development and testing with automation; Java/C#/Python/JavaScript; experience with test automation tools; knowledge of life insurance domain preferred; Bachelor’s in CS/Engineering.
Tosca Commander, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, SQL
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Developer Relations Engineer - Education Lead
United States
RemoteFull Time
Hashgraph
Hashgraph: Developing and supporting the Hedera distributed ledger network.
Experience designing and delivering developer education programs; hands-on engineering in JavaScript, Python, or Java; create tutorials, courses, and workshops; data-driven with learning metrics.
JavaScript, Python, Java, LMS, YouTube, Interactive learning platforms, Course platforms, Hardhat, Foundry, ethers.js
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Lead Data Engineer - Databricks
United States
$150k-$175k/yr RemoteFull Time
AmeriLife
AmeriLife: Distributes insurance, annuities, and retirement solutions for retirees.
Lead Databricks data engineer to design scalable Databricks pipelines, PySpark ETL/ELT, data ingestion, and mentor engineers.
Databricks, PySpark, Spark, Python, SQL
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Lead Software Engineer, AI Agents & Orchestration
United States
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Nubank
NubankNYSE: NU: Provides digital banking and financial services in Latin America.
Leadership in large-scale software systems; AI/LLM production experience; full-stack API design; complex problem solving; strategic AI initiatives.
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Python, Flutter, AWS, Azure
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Lead Software Engineer, Fleet Management - DGX Cloud
Seattle or Santa Clara or United States
$224k-$431k/yr RemoteFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs GPU-accelerated computing and artificial intelligence hardware.
12+ YOE12+ years' experience; build scalable REST APIs; Go or Python; React/Next.js; cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure); Docker/Kubernetes; distributed systems; Linux; strong communication.
REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Go, Python, React, Angular, Next.js, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Data pipelines
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AWS Lead Cloud Developer - Remote (Part-Time)
United States
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Sum Theory
Sum Theory: Consultancy providing finance transformation and enterprise software implementation services.
10+ YOELead role for AWS cloud development, DevOps, SRE, and platform engineering with 10+ years of experience (enterprise-scale).
Terraform, Ansible, Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Kubernetes, Docker
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Optimization Systems Engineer, Lead
United States
RemoteFull Time
UP.Labs
UP.Labs: Builds and scales mobility-focused startups with corporate partners.
Experience building optimization software; familiarity with ERP/MRP/APS; strong software engineering; Python; knowledge of solvers and optimization.
Python, C/C++, Gurobi, CPLEX, Constraint Programming, Databricks, Delta Lake, APIs
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Lead Systems Engineer (Temporary)
United States
$55-$85/hr RemoteMultiple Commitments Available
Leadership for Educational Equity
Leadership for Educational Equity: Develops civic leaders to advance equity in the education system.
7+ YOEBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 7+ years in software engineering or systems architecture; proven cloud project leadership; strong vendor and stakeholder management; TypeScript/Node.js/React/Python stack; AWS/GCP environment; federated identity.
AWS, Google Cloud, TypeScript, Node.js, React, Python, APIs, Federated Identity
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Lead Systems Engineer (Temporary)
United States
$54-$85/hr RemoteFull Time, Temporary
Leadership for Educational Equity
Leadership for Educational Equity: Empowering members to lead civic change for educational equity.
7+ YOE7+ years of software engineering or systems architecture; lead tech role; cloud experience; manage teams/vendors; strong communication and project roadmaps.
TypeScript, Node.js, React, Python, AWS, GCP, Federated Identity, APIs
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Lead Electrical Engineer 2 - Nuclear
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$135k-$206k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy: Engineering and consulting services for the power industry.
12+ YOE5+ MgmtLead a nuclear electrical engineering group; 12+ years in design; 5+ years leading a design team; ABET BSEE; PE preferred; US work authorization.
Python, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, MS Office, Electrical design software, Cabling and wiring design
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