Technology and Engineering | Full-time Senior Manager Software Development Engineer Chicago, Illinois, United States

Publicis Sapient; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits for family

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid leave

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Chicago seeks a Senior Manager Software Development Engineer to lead design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions. You will guide cross-functional teams and ensure code quality and security standards.

You will mentor engineers, drive best practices, and collaborate with product teams in a fast-paced agile environment. Strong cloud, DevOps, and frontend exposure are valued, with a focus on scalable architectures.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with SDE roles.
• Strong knowledge of development methodologies and design patterns.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and databases, APIs, and web services.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

8+ years experience

Java/Python/C++

Cloud platforms

Databases & APIs

Web services

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Mentorship

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

React

Angular

Vue

CI/CD

Job description

Senior Manager Software Development Engineer

As a Software Development Engineer 3, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and innovative applications that meet business needs.

Your Impact

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using best practices in software engineering.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that meets performance and security standards.
• 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 & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with expertise in SDE roles.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, best practices, and design patterns.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with databases, APIs, and web services.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Set Yourself Apart With

• Experience in microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.
• Certifications in software development or cloud technologies.

Additional Information

• An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
• Generous paid leave and holidays.
• Wellness program and employee assistance.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]

Company Description

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.