Software Engineer

Kforce Inc; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc seeks a Full Stack Software Engineer in Lisle, IL for an onsite role. You will design and build scalable applications across the full technology stack using C#, .NET, AWS, and modern front-end technologies, collaborating with Product Management, UX, and Engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of experience, strong REST API design, and proficiency with GitLab, SQL, and cloud-native patterns. AI tooling and CI/CD awareness are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable applications across the full technology stack using C#, .NET, AWS, and modern front-end technologies while collaborating with Product Management, UX, and Engineering teams.

Skills

C#

.NET

REST APIs

GitLab

AWS

Frontend/Backend

AI tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

AWS

React/Angular/Vue

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

SQL

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Software Engineer. This position is 100% onsite in Lisle, Illinois. Summary: We are looking for an exceptional Full Stack Software Engineer who is passionate about building modern software and leveraging AI to transform how products are designed, developed, and delivered. This is not a traditional software engineering role. We are seeking engineers who view AI as a force multiplier, someone who uses modern AI development tools daily to write better code, solve problems faster, automate repetitive work, and continuously improve software quality. In this role, you will work across the full technology stack, helping design and build scalable applications using C#, .NET, AWS, GitLab, and modern front-end technologies while collaborating closely with Product Management, UX, and Engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 4-6 years of professional software development experience
• Experience building both front-end and back-end applications
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Experience with Git-based source control workflows
• Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL
• Strong proficiency developing applications with C# and .NET
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Experience

• ASP.NET Core
• Blazor
• React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Docker and Kubernetes
• GitLab for source control, Agile planning, and CI/CD
• Entity Framework Core
• Microservices architecture
• Automated testing frameworks
• Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar)
• AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon Bedrock, or similar)
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), LLM integrations, or AI-powered application development

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.