Senior Software Engineer

SPINS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Volunteer time off

Charitable donations matched

Company-wide employee survey

Job summary

SPINS, a leader in retail data analytics, seeks a Sr. Software Engineer to design, build, and enhance a modern data platform that ingests, processes, and delivers data with AI-assisted workflows.

You will work on ingestion, ETL, big data solutions, APIs, and web/mobile apps, collaborating with Product and Design in a hybrid work environment that values growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field (or work equivalent).
• Proficiency in Java, Python, React, and Node.js; RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with relational, NoSQL, and Graph databases; CI/CD and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS).

Responsibilities

• Write clean, testable, and readable code
• Fail fast and refactor regularly
• Handle routine and complex data challenges
• Build client-facing/internal tools integrated with AI models
• Ingest, normalize, and transform large data sets
• Automate routine processes

Skills

Java

Python

React

Node.js

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Relational DBs

NoSQL DBs

Graph DBs

GCP

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AI integration

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field (or work equivalent)

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

GCP

AWS

Job description

Who We Are

For over 20 years, SPINS has been a leader in recognizing the transformative power of data in retail. We offer our clients cutting-edge tools to attract attention from a fast-growing segment within the Health & Wellness industry, the values-based consumer. Nearly half of shoppers prioritize products that emphasize wellness, social responsibility, and sustainable practices. SPINS retail consumer insights, analytics, and consulting services give our clients a competitive advantage to increase their share of this growing market. Our data is the most comprehensive and accurate in the industry, allowing clients to power AI models and machine learning algorithms that help them better understand and meet their customers' needs. At SPINS, behind all of our impressive data is our real differentiator, our people. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, flexible, and communicative culture that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Who We Are

For over 20 years, SPINS has been a leader in recognizing the transformative power of data in retail. We offer our clients cutting-edge tools to attract attention from a fast-growing segment within the Health & Wellness industry, the values-based consumer. Nearly half of shoppers prioritize products that emphasize wellness, social responsibility, and sustainable practices. SPINS retail consumer insights, analytics, and consulting services give our clients a competitive advantage to increase their share of this growing market. Our data is the most comprehensive and accurate in the industry, allowing clients to power AI models and machine learning algorithms that help them better understand and meet their customers' needs. At SPINS, behind all of our impressive data is our real differentiator, our people. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, flexible, and communicative culture that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sr. Software Engineer

Job Overview

The primary duty of this position is to design, build, shape, and enhance the always-evolving platform of acquiring, processing, enhancing, and delivering data to customers. This full-stack engineering role spans ingestion, ETL, big data solutions, ultra efficient APIs, and web and mobile applications using AI-assisted development workflows. We build iterative solutions with properly tested code in an environment oozing with team camaraderie, facilitating squad rotation to fulfill both product needs and career growth.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Write clean, testable, and readable code
• Fail fast and use code refactoring in everyday practices
• Handle both routine and complex technical and data challenges
• Build client-facing/internal tools integrated with AI models for an enhanced user experience
• Efficiently ingest, normalize, and transform large amounts of data
• Automate routine and repeated processes wherever possible

Requirements

Education & Experience

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related field (or work equivalent)
• Knowledge in some of the following areas or related technologies and concepts:
  • Java, Python, React, and Node.js
  • RESTful and GraphQL APIs
  • Relational, NoSQL, and Graph databases
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kubernetes
  • CI/CD frameworks
  • Familiarity with AI integration tools.
• Experience with CPG industry is a plus

The Following Is Strongly Preferred

• Has experience with, or a passion for some of the following:
  • Test-driven development
  • Simple, automatic deployment
  • Pair programming
• Ability to communicate with teammates, including Product and Design, about features and technology within your specific domain

Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $175,000.00/year

What SPINS Offers

We have enjoyed tremendous growth over the years and, as a leader in a fast-growing industry, we have no plans to slow down! While all that growth brings excitement, it is also an opportunity for SPINS to show it values the health and wellness of its team members.

• We embrace hybrid work options so that you have the flexibility to create a work/life balance that actually works!
• Each employee is allotted paid time to use to volunteer with an organization of their choice and charitable donations are matched.
• Semi-annual company-wide employee survey that is used to shape company programs, perks, and culture.

The SPINS Way

• Direct – We communicate with clarity, honesty and respect in all situations and embrace opportunities to provide solution-oriented feedback.
• Determined – We are committed to overcoming all obstacles to achieve results. We adapt to change, seek opportunities to learn and rapidly translate that learning into action.
• Passionate – We go above and beyond to help our partners achieve their goals. We challenge assumptions and are comfortable forging new paths.
• Collaborative – We leave our egos at the door, believing that working together we will produce an outcome that’s greater than each individual contribution.

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