Senior Software Engineer – Database & Systems (AI Platforms)

Title: Senior Software Engineer – Database & Systems (AI Platforms)

Location: Deerfield, IL (Must be able to work hybrid onsite 3 days per week ~4 days/week to convert to FTE)

Duration & Type: Initial 7-month Contract with chance for extension or conversion

Compensation: Competitive hourly W2 rate ($62 - $62.70), Access to Healthcare & Dental Insurance Plan of Choice (details available upon request)

Summary

Chamberlain Advisors is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Database & Systems to support a complex, enterprise-scale retail and healthcare technology environment where data-driven systems and Artificial Intelligence initiatives power consumer, clinical, and operational platforms. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems with a strong focus on database architecture, data management, and systems integration. The ideal candidate brings deep experience across the full software development lifecycle and is comfortable operating independently while contributing to collaborative, cross-functional project teams.

This position is well-suited for a mid-to-senior level engineer with a strong foundation in SQL, backend development, and systems-level problem solving, particularly within data-intensive or AI-adjacent environments. Click Apply Now to join the Chamberlain experience.

What You Will Be Accountable For

• Design, develop, and maintain backend software systems that support AI and data-driven applications
• Modify, optimize, and support existing databases and database management systems
• Write and maintain logical and physical database designs, schemas, and identifiers
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to define technical scope, constraints, and delivery timelines
• Review project requests and user requirements to estimate development effort, cost, and timelines
• Support the full software development lifecycle, including:
• Business and systems analysis
• Requirements gathering and functional specification authoring
• Development, testing, and deployment
• Troubleshoot system and database issues and implement effective resolutions
• Ensure systems meet quality, performance, scalability, and reliability standards
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and constructive feedback to junior engineers
• Manage priorities independently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  
  

What Qualifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5-7 years of professional experience in software engineering or systems development
• 3-5 years experience in Kubernetes, API development, and data engineering skills with the ability to quickly learn Agentic AI work.
• Strong experience with SQL and relational database technologies
• Proven ability to design, modify, and maintain database schemas and data models
• Solid understanding of backend software development and systems architecture
• Experience working across the full SDLC from requirements through delivery
• SQL and relational databases
• Backend development languages and tools (e.g., SQL, Visual Basic, or comparable technologies)
• Database management systems
• Understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, and software interactions
• Strong verbal, written communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills and a collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams
• Basic mentoring skills and experience supporting junior team members
• Preferred: Expertise in Quality engineering skills and methodologies
  
  

Why Work with Chamberlain? Chamberlain Advisors is a veteran-owned business that provides human capital solutions across a wide range of industries and engagement types. Chamberlain candidates benefit from our unique hiring and interviewing process which has been designed to increase the likelihood that they will be successful in their job searches. This is achieved through our 5-step recruitment process, ensuring a top-of-the-line candidate experience. Find out what makes us different; apply to Chamberlain today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chamberlain Advisors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Chamberlain Advisors complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Chamberlain Advisors expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Chamberlain Advisors' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.