Systems Software Engineer Talan

Abundant Code; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Talan is seeking a Systems Software Engineer to deploy and support software solutions in customer environments from Chicago. The role emphasizes system design, deployment, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires 2+ years in system administration or related fields, plus strong AWS and scripting skills. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with sponsorship for certain visa categories as applicable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in system administration, software deployment, infrastructure support, or database administration.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with virtualized environments.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Excellent communication and ability to interact with customers.
• Ability to work across infra, software, database, and cloud topics.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and upgrade software solutions in customer environments.
• Design and recommend optimal system architectures and deployment models.
• Provide technical support related to system integration, databases, licensing, and infrastructure.
• Deliver administration and technical training to customers.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Support pre-sales and post-sales technical engagements, including evaluations and installations.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, support, and customer success teams for successful implementations.
• Participate in automation and process optimization initiatives.

Skills

System administration

Software deployment

Infrastructure support

PowerShell

Python

Bash

AWS Cloud

Customer-facing skills

Education

Computer Science degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

Citrix

Job description

Systems Software Engineer Overview

Company Name: Talan

Job Role: Systems Software Engineer

Qualifications: Not specified

Category: I

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description Job Description Company Description

Talan is an international group that supports its clients in their end-to-end Data & AI transformation by combining management consulting with technological expertise.

With over 6,000 employees across five continents, we accelerate our clients’ transformations through long-term partnerships, creating measurable and sustainable impact.

Our value proposition is built on a structured innovation ecosystem: 2,500 Data & AI experts, proprietary solutions built on advanced models, and an applied research, experimental development, and innovation laboratory.

In Americas, our multidisciplinary teams bring over 30 years of experience helping business leaders across key industries achieve measurable performance and strong ROI, designing, building, and scaling solutions that enable companies to grow more efficiently.

Job Description

Location: Chicago (Hybrid – at least 3 days onsite/week)

This position is open to candidates who are currently located in the Greater Chicago area.

Visa Sponsorship: We offer sponsorship under specific treaty-based U.S. work visas, including TN and E-2 (for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens). We do not support or transfer other visa types (e.g., H-1B).

One of our clients, a leading software company operating in the telecommunications and network optimization sector, is seeking a Client Solutions Software Engineer to join its technical team. This role focuses on software deployment, system integration, infrastructure support, and customer-facing technical activities within enterprise environments.

Role and responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and upgrade software solutions in customer environments.
• Design and recommend optimal system architectures and deployment models.
• Provide technical support related to system integration, databases, licensing, and infrastructure.
• Deliver administration and technical training to customers.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support pre-sales and post-sales technical engagements, including evaluations, proof of concepts, installations, and production support.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, support, and customer success teams to ensure successful implementations.
• Participate in automation and process optimization initiatives.

Technical Environment

• Windows and Linux environments
• Virtualization technologies (VMware, Citrix)
• Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Python, Bash
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (nice to have)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in system administration, software deployment, infrastructure support, or database administration.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with virtualized environments.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
• Scripting experience, ideally with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact directly with customers.
• Ability to work across infrastructure, software, database, and cloud-related topics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with enterprise software deployment and support.
• Knowledge of automation platforms and workflow orchestration.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Previous customer-facing or consulting experience.

Company’s Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees’ well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• Competitive salary between USD $65,000 – US$75,000
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• Voluntary STD and LTD
• Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.