Senior Scala/Python Engineer (Hybrid)

Job Overview

The Senior Software Engineer (Platform Team) joins a dynamic group responsible for designing and developing scalable back-end systems that power Rewards Network's dining and transaction processing platform. This role contributes to building robust, functional programming-driven services, ensuring seamless rewards delivery and exceptional partner experiences for millions of users. We're open to hiring at the mid to senior level based on experience.

This is a hybrid position that requires in office presence 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday) in Chicago.

What you'll bring to the table: (Responsibilities)

• Lead the development of scalable back-end systems to support platform services.
• Architect RESTful APIs and microservices using functional programming to ensure reliability and maintainability.
• Build real-time data pipelines to enable efficient platform operations.
• Optimize databases for performance and data integrity.
• Mentor team members on functional programming practices and system design for high-quality, testable code.
• Collaborate with DevOps and data teams to align on platform performance and operational needs.
• Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive platform data.
• Oversee projects from design to deployment, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Enhance CI/CD processes to maintain platform reliability.
• Research advanced functional programming techniques to improve system performance.

Do you have the right mix of ingredients

• 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 for building complex back-end systems.
• Strong experience with functional programming libraries, including Cats Effect, for concurrent and scalable applications.
• Advanced skill in designing RESTful APIs and microservices with functional paradigms.
• Proficiency in event streaming systems like Kafka for real-time processing.
• Expertise in optimizing relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) for high-throughput environments.
• Ability to write clean, testable code adhering to functional programming principles.
• Deep knowledge of security practices for critical systems.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineers across teams.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Typelevel ecosystem (preferred).
• Experience building applications using Python (preferred).

Education, Certifications and Experience: Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience (e.g., coding bootcamp or self-taught expertise).

Comprehensive benefits package, which includes

• This is a full-time, exempt position. The base salary range for this role in Chicago is $130,000-$170,000 annually, depending on level (mid-level or senior), as well as candidate experience, skills, and other factors. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus target of 10%, bringing total target compensation to $143,000-$187,000.
• Competitive Time Off Benefits: including flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and parental leave.
• Generous dining reimbursement when you dine with our restaurant clients
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Two medical plan options- Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants)
• Partnership with Rx n Go, offering certain prescriptions for free
• Two dental plan options and a vision plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre-tax commuter benefit program
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans
• Short Term and Long Term disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance
• Employee Life Assistance Program
• Hybrid working environment in a new office space downtown near the Metra Train stations and catered lunches on Tuesdays.

Expected Pay Range $130,000—$170,000 USD