Senior Manager, Software Engineer (Chicago)

Senior Manager, Software Engineer

Chicago, IL 60601

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Leader to drive the technical execution of our new data platform vision and transform engineering culture within our data organization. This is a critical leadership role responsible for architecting and delivering foundational platform services while establishing engineering excellence standards that will scale across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver services architecture for enterprise‑scale data platform capabilities.
• Lead development of common search & create functionalities and standardized CRUD operations.
• Establish consumption patterns and data governance services that enable organization‑wide adoption.
• Drive architectural decisions that balance immediate delivery needs with long‑term scalability requirements.
• Elevate software engineering practices, standards, delivery velocity, and efficiency using AI across the data team.
• Implement modern DevOps practices, AI tools adoption, code quality standards, and sustainable development processes.
• Mentor senior engineers and establish cross‑functional collaboration patterns.
• Build engineering practices that support platform reliability and organizational growth.
• Translate business requirements into executable technical roadmaps with clear milestones.
• Ensure timely delivery of critical platform components while maintaining engineering excellence.
• Establish reusable services and patterns that accelerate future development initiatives.
• Drive adoption of platform capabilities across multiple organizational teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years software engineering experience with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong programming background with expertise in Python, Java, Scala, or similar languages.
• Extensive experience with SDLC methodologies including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management.
• Proven expertise in modern data platform architecture, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experience with search technologies, API development, data governance frameworks, and service deployment.
• Track record of transforming engineering organizations and establishing technical excellence in data domains.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and driving organizational change initiatives.
• Knowledge of AI frameworks, cloud services, and readiness to adopt and adapt to new market capabilities.
• Hands‑on experience with version control systems, automated testing frameworks, and production deployment strategies.
• Hands‑on experience with AI technology stack and real estate industry background preferred.

What you can expect from us

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture where we succeed together across the desk and around the globe. Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well‑being, benefits and pay.

Compensation

Estimated compensation: 212,000.00 – 259,000.00 USD per year.

Other

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. JLL will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is identified.