Senior Software Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Senior Full Stack Developer designing and developing applications using Node.js and React for real estate investment management. Collaborating with teams and enhancing development productivity with AI tools.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeChicago • California, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $162,700 - $199,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesMicroservicesMongoDBNode.jsNoSQLPostgresPythonReactReduxTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build scalable full stack applications using Node.js and React to support invest operations and business intelligence.
Develop robust APIs and microservices that integrate with enterprise systems.
Implement responsive, user-friendly interfaces that enable efficient workflows for Research and Strategy, Transaction teams.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate development cycles and improve code quality.
Architect and implement IaC solutions using tools such as Terraform to automate cloud resource provisioning and management.
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and cost-efficiency across Cloud Platform environments (Azure preferred).
Utilize AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Amazon CodeWhisperer, or similar platforms to enhance development productivity.
Apply AI code generation and completion capabilities to accelerate feature development while maintaining code quality standards.
Integrate AI tools into development workflows and share best practices with the team.
Provide technical guidance to development teams on architecture decisions, coding standards, and best practices including effective use of AI development tools.
Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers to elevate team capabilities.
Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software development experience
Expert proficiency in Python, Node.js backend development including Express, NestJS, or similar frameworks
Strong React development skills with modern hooks, state management (Redux, Context API), and component architecture
Demonstrated experience creating and managing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar tools
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including networking, security, storage, and compute services
Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, or OpenAI Codex
Experience integrating AI code generation into development workflows while maintaining quality and security standards
Proficiency with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS)
Strong understanding of RESTful API design, GraphQL, and microservices architecture
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
Version control expertise with Git and collaborative development workflows
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in agile environments
Track record of delivering complex projects on schedule
Adaptability to rapidly evolving development tools and AI-assisted workflows
Experience with RAG, MCP development is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Node.jsReactPythonExpressNestJSTerraformDockerKubernetesRESTful APIGraphQL

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical thinkingcommunicationcollaborationadaptabilitymentoringtechnical guidanceproject deliveryindependenceteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Engineering