Senior Software Engineering Leader - Data Platform & AI

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 212,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Sr Manager, Software Engineering to lead the technical execution of their new data platform vision. This role requires 8+ years of software engineering experience, with strong programming skills in Python or Java and a proven track record in leadership positions. The candidate will drive architectural decisions and mentor engineers, focusing on enterprise-scale solutions and DevOps practices. The estimated annual compensation ranges from $212,000 to $259,000, and the position is on-site in Chicago, Illinois.

Qualifications

• 8+ years software engineering experience with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong programming background with expertise in Python, Java, Scala, or similar languages.
• Extensive experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Services Architecture for enterprise-scale data platform.
• Drive architectural decisions that balance immediate delivery needs with long-term scalability.
• Mentor senior engineers and establish cross-functional collaboration patterns.

Skills

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Data governance frameworks

Cloud services

AI technology stack

Python

Java

Scala

Tools

Version control systems

Automated testing frameworks

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Sr Manager, Software Engineering to lead the technical execution of their new data platform vision. This role requires 8+ years of software engineering experience, with strong programming skills in Python or Java and a proven track record in leadership positions. The candidate will drive architectural decisions and mentor engineers, focusing on enterprise-scale solutions and DevOps practices. The estimated annual compensation ranges from $212,000 to $259,000, and the position is on-site in Chicago, Illinois.