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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
150K-235K Annually
Senior level
150K-235K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media • Information Technology • 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
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In-Office
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
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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
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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
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Remote
Chicago, IL
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98K-210K Annually
Mid level
98K-210K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Automation
As an Intermediate Backend Engineer, you'll design and develop security management capabilities, build scalable services and APIs, and collaborate with teams to enhance GitLab's security platform.
Top Skills: ElasticsearchGraphQLNoSQLPostgresRestRuby On Rails
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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
177K-277K Annually
Expert/Leader
177K-277K Annually
Expert/Leader
Digital Media • Information Technology • News + Entertainment
The Principal Software Engineer leads technical vision and architecture, collaborates with stakeholders, mentors engineers, and ensures timely delivery of scalable software solutions.
Top Skills: AWSAzureC++ConfluenceGCPGitGoJavaJIRAMicrosoft Office SuitePython
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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
136K-218K Annually
Senior level
136K-218K Annually
Senior level
AdTech • eCommerce • Information Technology • Travel • Generative AI
Design and operate backend services and APIs for the GenAI Platform, integrating with LLM providers and ensuring safety and compliance while mentoring junior engineers.
Top Skills: AWSElasticsearchFastapiPostgresPython
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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
130K-194K Annually
Senior level
130K-194K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media • Information Technology • News + Entertainment
Design, build, and support video advertising platform features, collaborating with global teams and ensuring high-quality software development processes.
Top Skills: C++Db DesignDistributed SystemsNetwork Programming
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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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In-Office
Chicago, IL
Senior level
Senior level
Information Technology • Software • Analytics
Lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient, high-performance applications, mentor junior developers, and promote cloud-native development best practices.
Top Skills: Apache KafkaAzureAzure AisCi/CdHelmIstioJavaKubernetesKustomizeNode.jsOutsystemsPowerappsRabbitMQSpring CloudTerraform
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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
179K-225K Annually
Mid level
179K-225K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Lead a team of developers in creating solutions for regulatory needs, collaborate with product managers, and deliver cloud-based solutions using various programming languages and technologies.
Top Skills: AWSAzureDockerGoGCPJavaKubernetesNode.jsNosql DatabasesOpen Source RdbmsPythonScalaSQL
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Reposted 8 Days AgoSaved
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
209K-262K Annually
Senior level
209K-262K 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. Collaborate with product managers to deliver cloud-based solutions that enhance customer experiences.
Top Skills: AWSDockerGoJavaKubernetesNode.jsNosql DatabasesOpen Source RdbmsPythonScalaSQL
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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
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Remote
Chicago, IL
223K-302K Annually
Expert/Leader
223K-302K Annually
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Consumer Web • Productivity • Software • App development • Data Privacy
The Staff Backend Software Engineer will design and improve scalable backend systems for Dropbox's Commerce Platform, ensuring system reliability and data consistency while influencing technical strategy and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Top Skills: Backend SystemsBillingCpqDistributed SystemsSalesforce CRM
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Remote
Chicago, IL
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169K-240K Annually
Senior level
169K-240K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Financial Services
The Senior Software Engineer will develop money management tools, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers.
Top Skills: AWSKotlinPython
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Remote
Chicago, IL
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169K-240K Annually
Senior level
169K-240K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Financial Services
The role involves designing and expanding backend systems, mentoring engineers, and executing technical strategies to modernize architecture and improve system performance.
Top Skills: AWSGrpcJavaKotlinKubernetesMySQLPythonSnowflake
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Remote
Chicago, IL
150K-215K Annually
Senior level
150K-215K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Software • Defense
As a Backend Engineer, you will design and implement core infrastructure for Vannevar's platform, ensuring standards for data processing, security compliance, and performance. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance shared infrastructure and lead technical initiatives.
Top Skills: AWSAzureDockerGCPKubernetes
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Remote
Chicago, IL
80-80 Annually
Mid level
80-80 Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Software • Defense
As a backend engineer, you will enhance data collection systems to ensure reliability and scalability, working closely with engineering and mission teams.
Top Skills: Browser AutomationDistributed SystemsPythonReactTypescript
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In-Office or Remote
Chicago, IL
Mid level
Mid level
Payments • Software
As a Backend Engineer, you will design, build, and test code for Stripe's infrastructures, improving reliability and developer productivity. You'll collaborate with teams, prioritize roadmaps, and solve production issues.
Top Skills: Apache PinotC/C++ElasticsearchGoHive MetastoreJavaPrestoTrino
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Remote
Chicago, IL
133K-213K Annually
Mid level
133K-213K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Fintech • Food • Information Technology • Software • Hospitality
The Software Engineer II will design and build backend payment features, develop automated tests, collaborate with teams, and integrate APIs.
Top Skills: ContainerizationDynamoDBKotlinPostgres
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Remote
Chicago, IL
159K-254K Annually
Senior level
159K-254K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Fintech • Food • Information Technology • Software • Hospitality
Design, build, test, and roll out backend features for Toast's payments platform. Deliver scalable, secure APIs, collaborate with PM/UX and cross-functional teams, implement automated tests, monitor releases, and participate in design and code reviews.
Top Skills: APIsContainerizationDynamoDBEltETLEvent SourcingJavaKotlinMicroservicesOlapPci-DssPostgresStreaming Data
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Remote
Chicago, IL
Mid level
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Internet of Things • Software
The Backend Engineer will develop intricate backend systems, build performant APIs, and contribute to technology innovation at Entefy.
Top Skills: Node.jsNoSQLSQL
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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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Remote
Chicago, IL
Easy Apply
218K-257K Annually
Senior level
218K-257K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Blockchain • Fintech • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • NFT • Web3
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead technical strategy and architecture for the Finhub Tooling platform, driving AI initiatives and mentoring engineers to enhance operational efficiency across multiple teams.
Top Skills: Ai ToolsBlockchain Technology
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