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6 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Remote
3,000 Employees
127K-242K Annually
Senior level
3,000 Employees
127K-242K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Generative AI
As a Technical Leader for Backend Engineering at Cisco Meraki, you will build scalable distributed solutions, optimize enterprise class systems, and lead projects from conception to production. The role involves close collaboration with engineering teams, ensuring system reliability and performance, and troubleshooting distributed systems.
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2 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
55,000 Employees
188K-230K Annually
Senior level
55,000 Employees
188K-230K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
In this role, you will lead backend software development, overseeing teams, driving technical solutions, and ensuring high-quality performance. You will work collaboratively within a hybrid environment, focusing on backend technologies to enhance system functionalities and user experiences.
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+51 More
3 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
55,000 Employees
144K-165K Annually
Senior level
55,000 Employees
144K-165K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The Senior Back End Engineer will design, develop, and support cloud-based solutions using technologies like Scala, Spark, and AWS. Responsibilities include collaborating with agile teams, mentoring, and delivering solutions that enhance user experiences, while experimenting with new technologies.
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401-K
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+51 More
2 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Remote
1,176 Employees
Senior level
1,176 Employees
Senior level
Marketing Tech • Social Media • Software • Analytics • Business Intelligence
The Staff Software Engineer at Sprout Social will lead the Customer Experience Engineering team in developing scalable backend systems and tools, guiding engineering projects, and ensuring high-quality software delivery while collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
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+48 More
2 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
55,000 Employees
154K-176K Annually
Mid level
55,000 Employees
154K-176K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
As a Senior Software Engineer at Capital One, you will design, develop, test, implement, and support back-end solutions, collaborating in Agile teams. You'll work with modern technologies, cloud services, and contribute to a state-of-the-art software system for financial services while mentoring others and staying current with tech trends.
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2 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
55,000 Employees
154K-176K Annually
Mid level
55,000 Employees
154K-176K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
As a Senior Software Engineer focused on Back End development, you'll collaborate with Agile teams to design, develop, test, and implement comprehensive technical solutions in a cloud-based environment, leveraging a modern tech stack to address complex business challenges.
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401-K
401-K Matching
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+51 More
2 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
55,000 Employees
219K-250K Annually
Senior level
55,000 Employees
219K-250K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The Senior Lead Software Engineer will lead diverse technology projects, focusing on back-end systems, collaborating with product managers, and delivering cloud-based solutions. Responsibilities include mentoring team members and utilizing a robust tech stack to solve complex problems in a regulated environment.
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401-K
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+51 More
2 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
55,000 Employees
154K-176K Annually
Mid level
55,000 Employees
154K-176K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
As a Senior Software Engineer at Capital One, you will collaborate with Agile teams to design, develop, test, and support backend solutions. You'll leverage programming languages and cloud-based technologies to create innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to stay on top of tech trends and mentor other engineers.
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401-K
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+51 More
2 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
55,000 Employees
188K-214K Annually
Senior level
55,000 Employees
188K-214K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
As a Lead Software Engineer at Capital One, you will lead a team of developers and manage diverse technology projects focused on creating backend solutions. You'll collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based services and mentor engineering team members while engaging with the latest technology trends.
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2 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
18,000 Employees
87K-146K Annually
Mid level
18,000 Employees
87K-146K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Fintech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Financial Services
The Application Engineer (Backend) will design, implement, and oversee product features, ensuring high quality and reliability. Responsibilities include analyzing user stories, mentoring early-career engineers, managing risks, and enforcing IT standards. The role requires collaboration with engineers and architects to achieve product goals, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
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+61 More
2 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
7,000 Employees
Senior level
7,000 Employees
Senior level
Cloud • Insurance • Professional Services • Analytics • Cybersecurity
As a Full Stack Developer at CNA, you will lead and develop complex applications that meet business requirements, support system integration, and guide technical staff. You will evaluate client processes, design efficient application solutions, and facilitate application implementations while managing team interactions and vendor relations.
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401-K
401-K Matching
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+31 More
3 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
250,000 Employees
Mid level
250,000 Employees
Mid level
Financial Services
The Software Engineer III role involves designing and delivering technology products, executing software solutions, maintaining production code, producing architecture artifacts, analyzing data, and contributing to team culture, while ensuring high-quality production and continuous improvement.
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401-K
401-K Matching
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+19 More
3 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
55,000 Employees
144K-181K Annually
Senior level
55,000 Employees
144K-181K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
As a Senior Software Engineer at Capital One, you will collaborate with Agile teams to develop and implement technical solutions, utilize modern programming languages, and innovate within cloud-based environments, enhancing financial experiences for customers.
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401-K
401-K Matching
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+51 More
3 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
55,000 Employees
188K-214K Annually
Senior level
55,000 Employees
188K-214K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The Lead Software Engineer will lead a team working on diverse technology projects, focusing on back-end development using microservices. Responsibilities include developing cloud-based solutions, mentoring team members, and collaborating with product managers to enhance customer experiences.
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401-K
401-K Matching
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+51 More
3 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
55,000 Employees
140K-189K Annually
Mid level
55,000 Employees
140K-189K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
As a Senior Back End Software Engineer at Capital One, you'll design, develop, and support various technical solutions. You'll collaborate with Agile teams, mentor fellow engineers, and utilize your skills in programming languages and cloud-based services to create impactful financial empowerment solutions for customers.
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401-K
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+51 More
10 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Remote
2,500 Employees
169K-257K Annually
Senior level
2,500 Employees
169K-257K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Consumer Web • Productivity • Software • App development • Automation • Data Privacy
As a Senior Backend Product Software Engineer at OTC, you'll design and maintain AI-driven applications, build scalable distributed systems, and lead cross-functional projects. You'll collaborate with product teams, optimize data processes, and mentor junior engineers while participating in on-call rotations for operational support.
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401-K
401-K Matching
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+55 More
2 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
175 Employees
171K-201K Annually
Senior level
175 Employees
171K-201K Annually
Senior level
Mobile • Social Media • Social Impact • Software
As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will lead projects, design and develop Grindr’s backend services, optimize platform performance, mentor team members, and collaborate with product teams to implement new features in a scalable microservices architecture, all while ensuring high service availability.
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401-K
401-K Matching
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+59 More
10 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
7,000 Employees
Senior level
7,000 Employees
Senior level
Cloud • Insurance • Professional Services • Analytics • Cybersecurity
The Senior Full Stack Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating complex business applications. This role involves leading projects, mentoring staff, and evaluating client requirements. The developer will work with various programming languages and technologies, manage relationships with clients and vendors, and support application implementation in production environments.
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401-K
401-K Matching
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+31 More
10 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
10,000 Employees
216K-324K Annually
Senior level
10,000 Employees
216K-324K Annually
Senior level
eCommerce • Food • Sales • Software
The Staff Software Engineer - Backend will enhance the platform by developing scalable applications, overseeing deployment and maintenance, and evaluating new technologies. Key responsibilities include writing efficient code, managing tech debt, improving customer experience, and collaborating with team members.
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401-K
401-K Matching
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+49 More
10 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
10,000 Employees
Senior level
10,000 Employees
Senior level
eCommerce • Food • Sales • Software
As a Staff Software Engineer on the Payments Platform team at Grubhub, you will architect and maintain the platform for payment processing, mentor junior engineers, evaluate technologies, and ensure system health while coordinating integrations across teams.
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401-K
401-K Matching
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+49 More
10 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
10,000 Employees
Senior level
10,000 Employees
Senior level
eCommerce • Food • Sales • Software
As an Engineering Manager- Backend, you'll manage a team of software engineers, focusing on career development, delivery accountability, and application performance. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technology solutions while overseeing the team's agile processes and ensuring high-quality standards are met.
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401-K
401-K Matching
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+49 More
11 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
10,000 Employees
Entry level
10,000 Employees
Entry level
eCommerce • Food • Sales • Software
As a Software Engineer I (Backend) at Grubhub, you'll be responsible for writing performant code, optimizing resource usage to enhance latency and load capacity, conducting load and regression testing, and implementing new pricing models while maintaining low latency in endpoints.
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+49 More
11 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
10,000 Employees
Junior
10,000 Employees
Junior
eCommerce • Food • Sales • Software
As a Software Engineer II - Backend at Grubhub, you'll be responsible for building scalable applications, managing deployment and performance, and collaborating on system improvements. You will design testable software using various technologies while ensuring high availability and security standards.
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401-K
401-K Matching
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+49 More
22 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Remote
Hybrid
45 Employees
Senior level
45 Employees
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Productivity • Professional Services • Software
The Senior Back End Developer will design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-quality back-end systems for SaaS products, collaborating with front-end developers and project managers. Responsibilities include implementing security standards, leading technical teams, conducting code reviews, and promoting continuous improvement within the development process.
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401-K Matching
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+15 More
19 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
55,000 Employees
154K-176K Annually
Senior level
55,000 Employees
154K-176K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The Senior Software Engineer will collaborate with Agile teams to design, develop, test, and implement technical solutions, driving modernization and innovations for products that assist underserved individuals in achieving financial empowerment. Responsibilities include mentoring, staying abreast of tech trends, and delivering robust cloud-based solutions using various programming languages and AWS services.
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