Job OverviewThe Senior Software Engineer (Platform Team) joins a dynamic group responsible for designing and developing scalable back-end systems that power Rewards Network's dining and transaction processing platform. This role contributes to building robust, functional programming-driven services, ensuring seamless rewards delivery and exceptional partner experiences for millions of users.
We're open to hiring at the mid to senior level based on experience.
This is a hybrid position that requires in office presence 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday) in Chicago. What you'll bring to the table: (Responsibilities)• Lead the development of scalable back-end systems to support platform services.
• Architect RESTful APIs and microservices using functional programming to ensure reliability and maintainability.
• Build real-time data pipelines to enable efficient platform operations.
• Optimize databases for performance and data integrity.
• Mentor team members on functional programming practices and system design for high-quality, testable code.
• Collaborate with DevOps and data teams to align on platform performance and operational needs.
• Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive platform data.
• Oversee projects from design to deployment, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Enhance CI/CD processes to maintain platform reliability.
• Research advanced functional programming techniques to improve system performance.
Do you have the right mix of ingredients:- 7+ years of experience in back-end software development, with at least 3 years focused on functional programming.
- Expert proficiency in Scala or other functional programming languages for building complex back-end systems.
- Strong experience with functional programming libraries, including Cats Effect, for concurrent and scalable applications.
- Advanced skill in designing RESTful APIs and microservices with functional paradigms.
- Proficiency in event streaming systems like Kafka for real-time processing.
- Expertise in optimizing relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) for high-throughput environments.
- Ability to write clean, testable code adhering to functional programming principles.
- Deep knowledge of security practices for critical systems.
- Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineers across teams.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with Typelevel ecosystem (preferred).
- Experience building applications using Python (preferred).
Education, Certifications and Experience: Preferred- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience (e.g., coding bootcamp or self-taught expertise).
What you'll love about us:Comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- This is a full-time, exempt position. The base salary range for this role in Chicago is $130,000-$170,000 annually, depending on level (mid-level or senior), as well as candidate experience, skills, and other factors. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus target of 10%, bringing total target compensation to $143,000-$187,000.
- Competitive Time Off Benefits: including flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and parental leave.
- Generous dining reimbursement when you dine with our restaurant clients
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- Two medical plan options- Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants)
- Partnership with Rx n Go, offering certain prescriptions for free
- Two dental plan options and a vision plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre-tax commuter benefit program
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans
- Short Term and Long Term disability
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance
- Employee Life Assistance Program
- Hybrid working environment in a new office space downtown near the Metra Train stations and catered lunches on Tuesdays.
Expected Pay Range
$130,000-$170,000 USD
