Senior Scala/Python Engineer (Hybrid)

Job Overview

The Senior Software Engineer (Platform Team) will contribute to building robust, functional programming-driven services that ensure seamless rewards delivery and exceptional partner experiences for millions of users. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday) in Chicago.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Lead the development of scalable back-end systems to support platform services.
• Arcitect 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).

What You’ll Love About Us

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 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.
• 20% matching contribution to 401(k) plan.
• Medical plan options: Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants).
• Rx n Go partnership, offering certain prescriptions for free.
• 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.

About Rewards Network

For 41 years, Rewards Network has been helping restaurants grow revenue, increase traffic, and boost customer engagement through innovative financial, marketing services, and premier dining rewards programs. By offering unique card-linked offers, we introduce diners to fantastic restaurant experiences, leveraging advanced technology and data analytics to deliver value to restaurants, diners, and our strategic partners' loyalty programs.