Software Engineer

Lever, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Nine Company-Wide Holidays

Diverse benefits for growth and well‑b

well-being

Job summary

Kobie is seeking a software engineer to join our remote-first team, contributing across the full stack using Java/Spring and Angular. You will design and build RESTful services, develop microservices in cloud environments, and work within an Agile framework to deliver robust loyalty solutions.

Join a growth-focused culture with flexible time off and company-wide holidays, headquartered remotely with collaboration across teams and clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing and developing applications with Java and Spring (prefer JDK 11+ with Spring Boot).
• 3+ years of experience in front-end web application development.
• 1+ years of experience with Angular (prefer version 10+).
• 1+ years of experience developing RESTful services using JSON.
• Experience building microservice cloud applications (AWS, Azure, or Oracle).
• 1+ years of experience developing SQL across multiple tables (Oracle/PostgreSQL preferred).
• Experience tuning SQL statements with explain plans.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in CS or related field preferred.
• Experience developing Loyalty, Accounting, or Banking apps.
• Knowledge of Message Queues (RabbitMQ/ActiveMQ/Kafka).
• Building Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters (kubectl, Docker Desktop).
• Build management tools: Bitbucket/Git, Gradle, Bamboo.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of Agile methodology (planning, grooming, sprints).
• Understand loyalty platform integration points (live APIs, batch, queue processing).
• Join design sessions with product owners to solve acceptance criteria.
• Create and maintain configuration and business logic documentation.
• Mentor team members and promote good coding practices.
• Set accurate time estimates and scope for tasks and projects.
• Fill information gaps to complete work.
• Develop simple solutions to complex problems.
• Propose new ways to improve processes and components.
• Collaborate effectively with other groups and third parties.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Frontend development

Angular

RESTful services

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Bitbucket/Git

Gradle

Bamboo

Job description

Join a National Top Workplace

Named a Top Workplace in the USA and Top Remote Workplace, Kobie is where the best minds in loyalty come together, driven by passion and innovation. We’re always looking for talented individuals who are ready to join a collaborative, growth-focused culture. As a partner to some of the world’s most recognized brands, we are leaders in loyalty, helping brands build lasting emotional connections with their consumers.

Join Us from Anywhere

While our headquarters are nestled in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, Kobie embraces a flexible work environment, offering teammates the freedom to work remotely. We understand the importance of work-life balance and support our team with:

• Flexible Time Off to recharge when needed
• Nine Company-Wide Holidays
• A diverse suite of benefits prioritizing your growth, development, and personal well-being

Discover more about our perks and benefits here.

Kobie is a values-led organization where we believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their position or role.

Travel Requirements

As a remote-first organization headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kobie values meaningful in-person connection and collaboration that strengthens our teams, supports our clients, and enhances our culture. While travel requirements vary by role, periodic travel may be required to support business objectives, team collaboration, customer engagements, training, and company events. Candidates should be able and willing to travel as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

How you will make an impact

• Participate in all phases of Agile methodology (planning, grooming, coding sprint items)
• Gain knowledge and control of our loyalty platform integration points (live API's, Batch, Queue based processing).
• Participate in design sessions; work with product owners and team members to solve acceptance criteria
• Build and maintain all configuration and business logic rule documentation
• Assist other team members through coaching and mentoring
• Promote and demonstrate good coding practice and patterns for the team
• Set accurate time estimates and scope of work for tasks and/or projects assigned to you
• Fill information gaps as needed to accomplish gaps
• Develop simple solutions to complex problems
• Suggest innovative new ways to improve processes and/or components of work
• Effectively work with other groups and third parties

What you need to be successful

• 3+ years of experience designing and developing applications and components usingJavaand Spring (Prefer JDK 11+ with Spring Boot)
• 3+ years of experience in front-end web application development
• 1+ years of experience designing and developing applications usingAngular(Prefer version 10+)
• 1+ years of experience developing RESTful services using JSON
• Experience developing microservice cloud applications (Oracle, AWS, or Azure)
• 1+ years of experience developingSQLmulti-table queries, inserts, and updates (Prefer Oracle / PostgreSQL)
• Experience tuning SQL statements with execution explain plans
• Familiarity with Agile (e.g., Scrum Process)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred
• Experience developing Loyalty, Accounting, or Banking applications
• Message Queues (RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Kafka Streams)
• Building Docker containers and configuring Kubernetes clusters (kubectl, Docker for Desktop)
• Build Management tools (Bitbucket/Git, Gradle, Bamboo)

Who we are

As a trusted partner, Kobie delivers market-leading, end-to-end loyalty solutions designed to enable customer experiences for the world's most successful brands. We do this with a strategy-led technology approach that uncovers the truth behind what drives consumers on an emotional level. We believe that our team's passion and expertise are the driving forces behind our success and are proud to be named a Top Workplaces in the USA, where the best and brightest in loyalty drive our mission of growing enterprise value through loyalty.

A place for all

We celebrate and embrace diversity at Kobie!

Employment at Kobie is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any teammate or applicant because of race,color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are fiercely committed to fostering a workplace where teammates can bring their authentic selves to work every day. Our DEI initiatives, including various committees, ensure that principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion are deeply ingrained throughout Kobie. While our leadership team fully supports our policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, it is the responsibility of all teammates to uphold these values.

Ready to join us?

If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a supportive, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.