Senior Software Engineer
About The Position
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Workplace Engineering team and help build high-quality, scalable software systems and APIs. In this role, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end development within a modern, cloud-first environment—collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to ship impactful solutions. This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong emphasis on clean architecture, system performance, and secure development practices. You'll be working in an environment that actively leverages AI-powered tools to enhance code reviews, boost productivity, and drive development quality. To foster continuous collaboration, we follow a hybrid policy in which you will work onsite a minimum of 4 days per week in our Chicago office.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, ideally in backend or full-stack roles
- Deep experience with Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design and service-oriented architecture
- Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server
- Proficiency with AWS cloud services (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, S3, etc.)
- Passion for quality: writing testable code, adopting CI/CD, and using modern dev practices
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure, scalable APIs and backend services using Java (17+) and Spring Boot
- Develop and maintain distributed systems in AWS , leveraging serverless and container-based architectures
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact features with a focus on reliability and performance
- Use AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality, automate repetitive tasks, and accelerate delivery (e.g., AI-based code reviews, documentation, and testing support)
- Lead or contribute to technical architecture discussions and design reviews
- Own the full development lifecycle—from design and implementation to deployment and monitoring
- Write and maintain clear, concise technical documentation
Benefits
- Financial Health
- 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- Physical Health
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
- Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
- Emotional Health
- Trust-Based Time Off
- 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
- 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
- Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
- Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Social Health
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
