Senior Software Engineer (Java) - Issuing

EngineersOfAI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

EngineersOfAI in Chicago is seeking a hands-on engineer to work on complex technical projects and build scalable solutions. With a focus on collaboration and rapid iteration, you will impact many merchants and shoppers by launching functionalities early in your tenure.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in software development, proficiency in Java, REST APIs, and strong coding practices. This role is office-first, emphasizing in-person collaboration with a competitive salary range from $154,000 to $243,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the software development industry.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Familiarity with large-scale distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex technical projects from requirements analysis through design, implementation, testing, and launch.
• Contribute to the implementation while iterating and launching fast.
• Build APIs and tooling following quality principles.

Skills

Java

Web Services

REST APIs

Webhooks

SQL/PostgreSQL

Software Engineering best practices

Job description

What you’ll do:

• Work on complex technical projects from requirements analysis through design, implementation, testing and launch into production.
• Bring your own point of view on best engineering practices.
• Be hands‑on and contribute to the implementation.
• Identify and improve parts of the platform to make it more robust and scalable.
• Your code will be used at scale and you are expected to think in that mindset when building features.
• We launch fast and iterate often. Concretely, this means that within your first few weeks, you will bring live functionalities that impact many merchants and shoppers.
• Build APIs and tooling according to quality principles such as performance and code quality.
• Collaborate across teams and time zones to get projects over the finish line.

Who you are:

• You're not just a coder; you're an engineer with an ownership mentality.
• You have experience with Java, Web Services, REST APIs, Webhooks and SQL/PostgreSQL.
• You have a good understanding of Software Engineering practices and interest in product knowledge.
• You are familiar with complex large‑scale distributed systems.
• You value involving other people to hear different perspectives.

Minimum qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in the software development industry.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• This role is based out of our Chicago office. We are an office‑first company and value in‑person collaboration; we do not offer remote‑only roles.

Annual base salary range for this role is $154,000 - $243,000.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them — voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.