Senior Platform Backend Engineer (Scala/Python) – Hybrid

Rewardsnetwork; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

401(k) plan with company match

Medical and dental insurance options

Employee Life Assistance Program

Job summary

Rewards Network seeks a Senior Software Engineer for its Platform Team in Chicago. This hybrid role involves leading the development of back-end systems, optimizing databases, and mentoring team members.

Applicants should have extensive experience in back-end development, particularly with functional programming and Scala. The position offers competitive benefits, including a salary range of $130,000–$170,000, alongside bonuses and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong experience with functional programming libraries like Cats Effect.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable back-end systems.
• Architect RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Build real-time data pipelines.

Skills

Back-end software development

Functional programming

Scala

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Event streaming (Kafka)

PostgreSQL

Clean code

CI/CD

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cats Effect

Job description

Rewards Network seeks a Senior Software Engineer for its Platform Team in Chicago. This hybrid role involves leading the development of back-end systems, optimizing databases, and mentoring team members.

Applicants should have extensive experience in back-end development, particularly with functional programming and Scala. The position offers competitive benefits, including a salary range of $130,000–$170,000, alongside bonuses and flexible time off.