Software Engineer -Scala

What you’ll bring to the table: (Responsibilities)  

• Develop back-end features for web applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Design RESTful microservices to support scalable and maintainable system architectures.
• Integrate relational databases into applications to manage and retrieve data efficiently.
• Implement event streaming systems to enable real-time data processing and updates.
• Collaborate with team members to align development efforts with project goals and timelines.
• Create robust code with comprehensive testing to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Enhance security measures within back-end systems to protect sensitive data and operations.
• Maintain software solutions through the full development lifecycle, from design to deployment.
• Improve development processes by contributing to team and stakeholder-driven optimizations.
• Research industry trends to incorporate advanced practices into system development.

Do you have the right mix of ingredients: 

• 3-5 years of experience in back-end software development.

Preferred; Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or completion of a coding bootcamp.

• Proficiency in Scala, other JVM or functional languages for back-end development.
• Skill in designing and implementing RESTful microservice architectures.
• Experience with relational databases and data management techniques.
• Competence in leveraging event streaming technologies like Kafka.
• Ability to write clean, testable code following functional programming principles.
• Familiarity with web security practices and their application in development.
• Skill in collaborating across technical and non-technical teams effectively.
• Experience managing systems through the entire software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and delivery practices.
• Understanding of Lightbend and Typelevel ecosystems or similar frameworks (preferred).

What you’ll love about us: 

Comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• This is a full-time, exempt position and the base compensation for this opening in Chicago is expected to be $120,000-$160,000 annualized, depending on level, candidate experience, skills, and other factors; this position will be eligible for an annual bonus program with a target of 10% base annualized salary, for a total compensation of $132,000-$176,000. 
• Competitive Paid Time Off and company holidays
• 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.