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Chicago, IL
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Senior level
Senior level
AdTech
As a Staff Backend Engineer, you'll design and scale backend systems for financial products, implement APIs, and maintain high code quality in a collaborative environment.
Top Skills: AIAWSAzureGCPGoGraphQLGrpcKafkaProtobufRabbitMQRustSQL
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In-Office
Chicago, IL
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Senior level
Senior level
AdTech
Design and scale backend services for Klover's payment systems. Build microservices, implement APIs, and ensure data integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Top Skills: AWSAzureGCPGoGraphQLGrpcKafkaProtobufRabbitMQRustSQL
Reposted 7 Days AgoSaved
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
107K-169K Annually
Senior level
107K-169K Annually
Senior level
AdTech • Digital Media • Marketing Tech
Design, implement, test, and support backend C++ features for a high-scale video advertising platform. Produce specs, maintain software lifecycle, collaborate with global teams, mentor juniors, and ensure quality and operational support.
Top Skills: AgileCC++DatabasesDistributed SystemsNetwork ProgrammingSdlc
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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
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133K-184K Annually
Junior
133K-184K Annually
Junior
Fintech • Machine Learning • Mobile • Security • Software
Chime seeks a Backend Engineer to design and implement APIs for their banking platform, focusing on reliability and scalability while collaborating cross-functionally.
Top Skills: APIsCaching SystemsRuby On RailsTransactional Databases
Reposted 16 Hours AgoSaved
Remote or Hybrid
Chicago, IL
192K-225K Annually
Senior level
192K-225K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Software
Develop core services using Golang and PostgreSQL, resolve feature issues, ensure software quality, and promote CI/CD practices while collaborating with teams.
Top Skills: Ci/CdDockerGoPostgres
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Remote
Chicago, IL
150K-220K Annually
Mid level
150K-220K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Software • Conversational AI
Design and implement secure, robust, and scalable backend services for speech processing. Debug complex system issues and partner with Product teams to drive feature development.
Top Skills: CC++Modern Machine LearningPythonRustTorchUnix
Reposted 14 Days AgoSaved
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
150K-235K Annually
Senior level
150K-235K Annually
Senior level
AdTech • Digital Media • Marketing Tech
Lead Software Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining a high-performance online video Ad Server. Collaborate with PMs on software lifecycle, design, and technical specifications, while leading and mentoring a team.
Top Skills: C++Db DesignDistributed SystemsGoNetwork Programming
Reposted 16 Days AgoSaved
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
150K-235K Annually
Senior level
150K-235K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Lead Software Engineer will build and maintain a high-performance distributed online video ad server, collaborating with project stakeholders and mentoring junior engineers.
Top Skills: C++Db DesignDistributed SystemsGoNetwork Programming
Reposted 8 Days AgoSaved
Remote or Hybrid
Chicago, IL
190K-225K Annually
Senior level
190K-225K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Software
Develop and support web services for digital life insurance enrollment, collaborating closely across teams to enhance platform capabilities. Responsible for the quality and maintainability of services, utilizing Python and Java, among other technologies.
Top Skills: DockerGrpcJavaKubernetesPostgresPythonRest
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Remote
Chicago, IL
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132K-282K Annually
Senior level
132K-282K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Automation
Lead the technical strategy for GitLab Secrets Manager, focusing on secure, multi-tenant secrets management architecture, integration with OpenBao, and collaboration across teams.
Top Skills: GitlabGoHashicorp VaultJwtMtlsOpenbaoOpenid ConnectPkcs#11Ruby On Rails
Reposted 12 Days AgoSaved
Remote
Chicago, IL
150K-225K Annually
Senior level
150K-225K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Insurance • Mobile • Financial Services
You will tackle AI challenges, develop scalable software and collaborate with teams to enhance healthcare navigation using AI solutions.
Top Skills: AIAPIsGpt-4Machine LearningSoftware Development
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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
147K-185K Annually
Senior level
147K-185K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Collaborate in Agile teams to design and implement back-end solutions, utilizing various programming languages and cloud services to enhance user experiences.
Top Skills: AWSAzureDockerGCPGoJavaKubernetesNode.jsPythonScalaSQL
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Reposted 16 Hours AgoSaved
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
179K-225K Annually
Senior level
179K-225K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Lead a team of developers to deliver cloud-based solutions, focusing on regulatory requirements and utilizing various programming languages and technologies.
Top Skills: AWSDockerGoJavaKubernetesNode.jsNoSQLOpen Source RdbmsPythonScalaSQL
Reposted 16 Hours AgoSaved
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
179K-225K Annually
Senior level
179K-225K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Lead a team of developers on technology projects using microservices and cloud solutions. Collaborate with product managers to enhance customer experiences.
Top Skills: AnsibleSparkAWSDockerGoJavaKubernetesNode.jsPythonScalaSQLTerraform
Reposted 16 Hours AgoSaved
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
179K-225K Annually
Mid level
179K-225K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Lead and manage a team of developers to create cloud-based solutions focusing on regulatory needs. Collaborate with product managers and mentor engineering community.
Top Skills: AWSAzureDockerGoGCPJavaKubernetesNode.jsPythonScalaSQL
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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
147K-185K Annually
Senior level
147K-185K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The role involves collaborating with teams to design and implement back-end solutions, mentoring engineers, and utilizing various programming languages and cloud services.
Top Skills: AWSDockerGoJavaKubernetesNode.jsPythonScalaSQL
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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
179K-225K Annually
Senior level
179K-225K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Lead diverse technology projects and a team of developers to create solutions for regulatory needs, mentoring and collaborating with product managers to deliver cloud-based services.
Top Skills: AWSDockerGoJavaKubernetesNode.jsPythonScalaSQL
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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
147K-185K Annually
Senior level
147K-185K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
As a Senior Back End Software Engineer at Capital One, you will develop technical solutions, collaborate with Agile teams, and utilize various programming languages and cloud services.
Top Skills: AWSAzureDockerGCPGoJavaKubernetesNode.jsNosql DatabasesOpen Source RdbmsPythonScalaSQL
Reposted 24 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Chicago, IL
80K-120K Annually
Senior level
80K-120K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence
Design and implement scalable backend systems using Node.js, integrate payment gateways, and collaborate with AI and frontend teams.
Top Skills: Ai-Driven ApplicationsAWSAzureBlockchain TechnologiesCi/CdDockerExpress.JsGCPGraphQLHealthcare EmrsLlm-Based ToolsMern StackMongoDBMySQLNext.JsNode.jsRabbitMQReactRedisRestful ApisStripe
2 Days AgoSaved
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
147K-168K Annually
Senior level
147K-168K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The role involves building and supporting technical solutions, collaborating with Agile teams, and delivering cloud-based solutions using various programming languages and technologies.
Top Skills: AWSAzureDockerGCPGoJavaKubernetesNode.jsPythonScalaSQL
Reposted 3 Days AgoSaved
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
147K-168K Annually
Senior level
147K-168K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Design, develop, test, implement, and support back-end cloud-based solutions in Agile teams. Mentor engineers, experiment with new technologies, and deliver scalable services using modern languages, databases, containers, and AWS tooling to enable customer-focused digital products.
Top Skills: AWSAzureDockerGCPGoJavaKubernetesNode.jsNoSQLPythonRdbmsScalaSQL
4 Days AgoSaved
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
147K-168K Annually
Mid level
147K-168K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The role involves designing, developing, and supporting solutions using various programming languages and cloud technologies while collaborating with Agile teams.
Top Skills: AWSDockerGoJavaKubernetesNode.jsNosql DatabasesOpen Source RdbmsPythonScalaSQL
Reposted 6 Days AgoSaved
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
147K-185K Annually
Senior level
147K-185K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The Senior Software Engineer will develop and support technical solutions, work with Agile teams, and utilize various programming languages and cloud services to create robust solutions within Capital One's Global Payment Network.
Top Skills: AWSDockerGoJavaKubernetesNode.jsPythonScalaSQL
Reposted 8 Days AgoSaved
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
147K-185K Annually
Senior level
147K-185K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
As a Senior Software Engineer at Capital One, you'll collaborate with Agile teams to develop cloud-based solutions, utilizing various programming languages and technologies, while mentoring peers and staying updated with tech trends.
Top Skills: AWSDockerGoJavaKubernetesNode.jsNosql DatabasesOpen Source RdbmsPythonScalaSQL
Reposted 4 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Chicago, IL
173K-286K Annually
Expert/Leader
173K-286K Annually
Expert/Leader
Cloud • Software
Lead the architectural design and implementation of scalable back-end systems for Salesforce's Digital Marketing Technology, ensuring high-quality delivery and mentoring other engineers.
Top Skills: Api GatewayAppsyncAWSDynamoDBElasticacheGraph DatabasesGraphQLJestKafkaKinesisLambdaNode.jsNoSQLOpensearchPlaywrightRestSnsSqsTerraformTypescript
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