We are looking for a skilled Firmware Engineer to join our team in Chicago, Illinois, on a contract with the potential for a long-term position. In this role, you will contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of embedded firmware for advanced control systems. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive engineer who thrives in an agile and collaborative environment, with the possibility to transition into a long-term role.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and develop embedded firmware using C++ for control systems in industrial environments.<br>• Test, debug, and maintain firmware to ensure optimal performance and reliability.<br>• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement new features and enhance existing functionality.<br>• Work independently to navigate and improve large, established codebases.<br>• Utilize version control systems, such as Git, to manage code changes effectively.<br>• Contribute to platform modernization and extend firmware capabilities for next-generation systems.<br>• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide innovative solutions to improve system efficiency.<br>• Interact with internal stakeholders, including product owners, to align development efforts with business goals.<br>• Support both legacy and newer firmware platforms, depending on team assignment.
We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and ongoing support of business-critical applications for a legal organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on involvement, guiding application strategy, improving system quality, and partnering with stakeholders to identify practical technology solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in software development, vendor collaboration, and application lifecycle management, along with the ability to translate operational needs into scalable systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the evaluation of business needs and technical requirements to determine the best approach for new or enhanced applications.<br>• Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of web, intranet, and enterprise applications across all stages of the software lifecycle.<br>• Partner with attorneys, managers, directors, and other stakeholders to recommend technology solutions that improve workflows and align with organizational goals.<br>• Coordinate work delivered by internal teams, external vendors, and software providers to ensure projects meet quality, timing, and performance expectations.<br>• Direct application implementation efforts, including quality assurance processes, issue resolution, and production readiness activities.<br>• Establish and maintain sound data structures and integration approaches that support efficient information flow across enterprise systems.<br>• Provide senior-level technical guidance to the development team, helping resolve complex design, coding, and integration challenges.<br>• Maintain oversight of the technical direction and long-term roadmap for software products supporting practice and administrative functions.<br>• Contribute directly to development and support work when needed to keep initiatives moving and address priority issues.
We are looking for a Telecom Unified Communications Engineer to support and enhance enterprise communication systems in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on maintaining reliable voice and collaboration services, improving platform performance, and partnering with internal teams and external providers to resolve complex telecom issues. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with unified communications technologies and a proactive approach to modernization, service stability, and end-user support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with carriers and service vendors to investigate outages, troubleshoot service disruptions, and drive issues through to resolution.<br>• Execute software updates, firmware changes, and platform enhancements while following established change control standards.<br>• Lead the planning and delivery of communication system upgrades, replacement efforts, and migration projects that strengthen long-term platform reliability.<br>• Monitor system health, conduct validation testing, and tune performance to maintain a high-quality user experience across voice and collaboration services.<br>• Manage and resolve user-submitted support tickets related to telecom tools, voice services, and unified communications platforms.<br>• Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures to protect critical communication components and support business continuity.<br>• Evaluate new telecom products and services through technical review, testing, implementation support, and detailed documentation.<br>• Install, configure, maintain, and monitor telecom hardware and software, including solutions that connect voice and data services with business applications.<br>• Administer collaboration and communication platforms such as Webex, Calabrio, Cisco Unity, Cisco Emergency Responder, RedSky, and 2Ring.<br>• Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to provide escalated support for critical incidents and assist with additional infrastructure-related tasks as needed.