Job Description
Join our award-winning engineering team in Chicago's vibrant River North district! We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect scalable solutions for our SaaS platform. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex business requirements into elegant, high-performance code. We offer competitive equity, unlimited PTO, and a culture that celebrates innovation and work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of cloud-native microservices using Java/Spring Boot
- Optimize system performance and scalability for 1M+ daily active users
- Mentor junior engineers through pair programming and technical reviews
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Drive adoption of DevOps best practices and infrastructure-as-code
- Partner with product teams to define technical roadmaps
- Contribute to open-source initiatives and industry conferences
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in production-grade software development
- Expert proficiency in Java, Python, and modern JavaScript frameworks
- Deep knowledge of distributed systems and cloud architecture (AWS/GCP)
- Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems
- Strong background in data modeling and SQL/NoSQL databases
- Proven track record of leading technical initiatives from concept to deployment
- BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience