Senior Software Development Lead – Cloud and Microservices

Sapient Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Wellness program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Chicago is seeking a Software Development Engineer 3 to design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient applications that meet business needs and adhere to performance and security standards.

The role requires hands-on coding, code reviews, and mentorship to junior engineers, with a focus on modern microservices, cloud platforms, and agile collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and secure code.
• Conduct code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Optimize applications for scalability, performance, and user experience.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

AWS

Azure

GCP

APIs

Databases

Web services

Problem solving

Communication

Agile methodologies

Mentorship

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

React

Angular

Vue

Job description

Publicis Sapient in Chicago is seeking a Software Development Engineer 3 to design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient applications that meet business needs and adhere to performance and security standards.

The role requires hands-on coding, code reviews, and mentorship to junior engineers, with a focus on modern microservices, cloud platforms, and agile collaboration.