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Full Stack Developer jobs in Chicago, IL
Full stack developers work across the whole application, from the interface in the browser to the APIs and databases behind it. Common in startups and small teams where one person ships end to end.
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capabilities of our platform. To keep pace, we need a hands-on Full Stack Engineer who loves building scalable systems , shipping... ...our platform foundation as we grow. Contribute to improving developer tooling , depl…
$106.9k - $147k
Become a part of our caring communityHumana is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer who will be responsible for building and... ...platforms across the enterprise. This position is ideal for a developer who enjo…
Role: Java Full Stack Developer with Angular 15 and above experience Seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer (Min 7+ years) with Min 5+ years of recent Angular 15+ , 5+ years of Java Spring Boot , and 5+ years of hands-on S…
We need a strong Java full-stack developer or lead with 8-12 years of experience for the JPMC client in Chicago, IL. Strong in Java coding, Kafka, AWS knowledge ,react & micro services In-person interview is must.
, structuring software for clarity, testability, and evolution. Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs... ...provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity…
Job-ID29203042Reference26-24808Remote100% Remote Description: As a Full Stack Developer Contractor, you will support the Client project team by developing and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of web app…
Senior Full-Stack developer Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Strong expertise in Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Hibernate/JPA, and RESTful Microservices. Hands-on experience with React.js, JavaScript, TypeS…
$120k - $130k
with global thought leaders across industries and make a difference every day? Join us at QualityAI! We are looking for a Lead Full-Stack Developer to join our growing team in the United State! Location: US Remote Positi…
AI Assisted Full Stack Java Developer Location : Chicago, IL 60606 (hybrid) Duration : 6-month contract-to-perm Interview : Virtual round Insurance domain experience must LinkedIn with location Internal notes: Experience…
TX; Richmond, VA; and New Jersey, and requires onsite participation About the role you are considering Seeking a Java Full Stack Developer with expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, AWS, and modern De…
About the role you are considering Seeking a Senior Java AWS Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka,... ...comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full- time employees. In…
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What full stack developers earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $37–$52 | $76k–$108k |
| Mid level | $52–$73 | $108k–$151k |
| Senior | $70–$96 | $146k–$200k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
JavaScript/TypeScriptReact or similar frameworkNode.js, Python, or C# backendSQL and data modelingAPI designGit and CI/CDCloud deploymentDebugging across the stackPrioritization and product sense
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through an app you built end to end.
Cover the full arc — data model, API, UI, deployment — briefly, then go deep on the hardest part. This shows both breadth and judgment about where the difficulty lived.
Where do you put validation: client, server, or both?
Both, with the server as the source of truth. Explaining why — the client can be bypassed, but client checks improve UX — covers what they are testing.
How do you decide what to build first when you own the whole feature?
Show product thinking: a thin vertical slice that works end to end, then iteration. This is the core skill full stack roles hire for.
A page is slow. How do you find out whether it is frontend or backend?
Describe isolating layers: network tab, API timing, database queries. A clear diagnostic path is the answer they want.
How do you keep frontend and backend types or contracts in sync?
Mention shared types, OpenAPI, or end-to-end TypeScript, and the failure mode you are preventing — silent contract drift.
Which end of the stack are you stronger on, and how do you cover the gap?
Answer honestly and show how you compensate — code review, learning plans, leaning on specialists. Claiming equal mastery of everything is a red flag.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For full stack developers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Present projects as end-to-end stories: what you shipped, the stack on both sides, and the outcome.
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Make your primary stack obvious at a glance — full stack resumes fail when they read as a grab bag.
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Include deployment and operations details (Docker, CI, cloud host); owning production is part of the pitch.
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If you shipped something real people use, lead with it, even if it is small — a live product with users beats a tutorial clone.
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Flag your deeper side (frontend-leaning or backend-leaning) so teams can slot you correctly.
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