Software Engineer

JLL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Software Engineer 2 for its Workplace Digital Technology (WDT) team in Chicago. You will design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software to support digital workplace platforms, collaborating with product owners and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality features.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, contribute to code health, implement CI/CD, and adhere to security and compliance standards while pushing for technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Databricks platform experience includes Python, PySpark and data pipeline development.
• Power BI development skills including DAX, Power Query, and embedded dashboard creation.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience in backend and frontend technologies.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and relational or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud platforms (Azure).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, distributed team environment with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with AI agents and integrating AI/ML capabilities into applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack applications using modern web technologies and cloud-native architectures.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code with comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Champion shift-left quality practices by embedding testing early in the development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to documentation, code reviews, and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.
• Adhere to JLL's security, compliance, and operational standards.

Skills

Python

PySpark

Power BI

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Git

Azure

Frontend frameworks

Databricks

AI/ML integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Databricks

Power BI

Git

Azure

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

JLL is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer 2 to join our Workplace Digital Technology (WDT) team. As a Software Engineer 2, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software solutions that support JLL's digital workplace platforms. You will work closely with product owners, architects, and cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality features while contributing to long‑term code health and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full‑stack applications using modern web technologies and cloud‑native architectures
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code with comprehensive unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement
• Champion "shift-left" quality practices by embedding testing early in the development lifecycle
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues in a timely manner
• Contribute to documentation, code reviews, and knowledge sharing within the engineering team
• Adhere to JLL's security, compliance, and operational standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Databricks platform experience includes Python, PySpark and data pipeline development
• Power BI development skills including DAX, Power Query, and embedded dashboard creation
• 2+ years of professional software development experience in at least one backend language (e.g., C#, Node.js) and one frontend framework (e.g., Angular, React, Next.js)
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and relational or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, distributed team environment with excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience with AI agents and integrating AI/ML capabilities into applications

Why Join JLL?

• Be part of a global leader in real estate and facility services with a strong digital transformation agenda
• Work on impactful products that shape the future of workplace experience
• Collaborate with diverse, international teams across time zones
• Access to professional development, mentorship, and career growth opportunities