Job Description
Join our award-winning tech team in Chicago's vibrant River North district! InnovateTech Solutions is urgently seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to architect cutting-edge cloud solutions for Fortune 500 clients. This is your chance to work on high-impact projects while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative, startup-like environment.
We're looking for innovators who thrive in fast-paced settings and want to shape the future of enterprise software. Our engineers solve complex problems using modern tech stacks while enjoying flexible schedules, professional development stipends, and quarterly team-building events.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable microservices using Java/Python and AWS cloud infrastructure
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical documentation
- Lead CI/CD pipeline optimization using Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver SaaS solutions
- Conduct performance tuning and security vulnerability assessments
- Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to architectural decisions
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in backend software development
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization technologies
- Strong proficiency in at least one JVM language (Java/Kotlin) and Python
- Experience with event-driven architectures and message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
- BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- Proven track record of shipping production systems at scale