Systems Software Engineer
Quick facts
- Pay
- USD $65,000 - $75,000
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Background
- Master's degree
- Experience
- 30+ years
- Skills
- Python, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Linux
- Industry
- Information Technology — 678 open jobs
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
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
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 2-4 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
- 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.
Visa sponsorship record: Talan LLC
Sponsors occasionally| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| FY2025 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| FY2024 | 1 | — | — | — |
✔ Talan LLC filed 1 H-1B application for this kind of role (Software Developers) in the period above.
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Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Software Developers (SOC 15-1252).
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Computer Systems Analyst (or Engineer, for engineering-degree holders)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
- STEM OPT extension (F-1 students)
Requires an E-Verify employer. We didn't find this company in the E-Verify list — ask HR.
- Green card (EB-2 / EB-3 via PERM)
Filed 1 PERM labor certification: they have a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Below Level ISoftware Developers · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $92,789 | ~15% |
| Level II | $117,083 | ~31% |
| Level III | $141,398 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $165,693 | ~61% |
This job pays $65,000–$75,000 a year — below the Level I prevailing wage. For H-1B the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage, so the offer would have to go up.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.