Job Description
Join our award-winning engineering team in Chicago's vibrant West Loop! We're urgently seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to architect scalable solutions for our FinTech platform. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technologies while making a tangible impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with equity package
- Comprehensive health benefits (100% premium covered)
- Flexible hybrid work model (3 days remote)
- $5k annual professional development stipend
- State-of-the-art downtown office with wellness amenities
Responsibilities
- Lead design and implementation of microservices architecture using Java/Spring Boot
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and architectural sessions
- Optimize database performance and implement caching strategies with Redis
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Kubernetes
- Collaborate with Product Managers to define technical roadmaps
- Conduct thorough testing and debugging of production systems
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in backend software development
- Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
- Strong background in SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Proven experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Portfolio demonstrating complex system architecture projects