Sr. Software Engineer (1157415)

The Judge Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Hybrid work

Generous PTO

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Chicago, IL to help build and modernize cloud-native platforms used by millions of users. You will design, implement, and operate APIs and backend services with Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot, collaborating with product owners and stakeholders.

You’ll contribute to architecture, scale, and performance, participate in Agile ceremonies, and mentor junior engineers. This hybrid role requires about one day onsite weekly in downtown Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience in production environments.
• Strong experience with Kotlin, Java, Spring Boot, or comparable object-oriented programming technologies.
• Deep understanding of API design, integration patterns, and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices that power large-scale integration platforms.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate complex problems into scalable technical solutions.
• Develop customer-facing functionality and user experiences, including front-end solutions using React when applicable.
• Build, deploy, and support applications running within cloud-native environments and Kubernetes ecosystems.
• Investigate and resolve production issues while maintaining system reliability and performance.
• Contribute to architecture discussions, scalability improvements, and platform modernization efforts.
• Work closely with product owners to refine requirements, decompose work into actionable tasks, and support junior engineers.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and help drive continuous improvement across development practices.
• Leverage technologies including AWS, Snowflake, SQL databases, Terraform, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Spring Boot

API design

Microservices

SQL

Cloud platforms

Git workflows

Communication

Requirements analysis

Education

BSc Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Datadog

Bitbucket

CI/CD

Git

Job description

Location

Chicago, IL

Salary

$140,000.00 USD Annually - $160,000.00 USD Annually

Senior Software Engineer

Location and Work Arrangement

Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)

This role is based in downtown Chicago and currently requires approximately one day per week onsite, with flexibility around in-person collaboration schedules.

Role Overview

Join a highly visible engineering team that is building and enhancing large-scale cloud-native platforms serving millions of users. Following a successful enterprise modernization initiative that migrated critical systems from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, the team is focused on delivering measurable business value through scalable, customer-facing technology solutions.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in a data exchange and integration platform that connects multiple organizations through APIs and industry-standard data exchange workflows. You will partner closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to design, build, and support solutions that improve customer and provider experiences at scale.

This is an opportunity to work on enterprise-level systems while contributing within a collaborative team environment where your input and technical leadership will have a direct impact.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices that power large-scale integration platforms.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate complex problems into scalable technical solutions.
• Develop customer-facing functionality and user experiences, including front-end solutions using React when applicable.
• Build, deploy, and support applications running within cloud-native environments and Kubernetes ecosystems.
• Investigate and resolve production issues while maintaining system reliability and performance.
• Contribute to architecture discussions, scalability improvements, and platform modernization efforts.
• Work closely with product owners to refine requirements, decompose work into actionable tasks, and support junior engineers.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and help drive continuous improvement across development practices.
• Leverage technologies including AWS, Snowflake, SQL databases, Terraform, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience in production environments.
• Strong experience with Kotlin, Java, Spring Boot, or comparable object-oriented programming technologies.
• Deep understanding of API design, integration patterns, and microservices architecture.
• Experience building scalable software solutions and distributed systems.
• Proficiency with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Practical knowledge of Git-based source control workflows.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze business domains, ask thoughtful questions, and translate requirements into effective technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React, TypeScript, or modern front-end development.
• Kubernetes and containerized application experience.
• Exposure to AWS cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with Datadog, Bitbucket, and modern monitoring tools.
• CI/CD implementation and automation experience.
• Infrastructure-as-Code experience using Terraform.
• Knowledge of EDI, X12, or large-scale integration platforms.
• Experience in insurance, healthcare, benefits, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership.
• Comfortable collaborating with distributed and international teams.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering scalable, reliable solutions that perform effectively in production environments.
• Helping modernize and optimize cloud-native platforms to drive measurable business outcomes.
• Building integration capabilities that simplify complex interactions across multiple organizations.
• Successfully partnering with stakeholders to transform business challenges into technical solutions.
• Contributing to a culture of engineering excellence through collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Taking ownership beyond code delivery to ensure solutions achieve their intended business objectives.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary: $140,000 – $160,000

Additional Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Generous PTO program, including holidays and wellness-focused time off
• Summer Friday schedules
• Commuter-friendly downtown office location
• Collaborative engineering culture and leadership support
• Opportunities to work on large-scale systems serving millions of users