Senior Software Engineer

About the role

The Senior Software Engineer is a vital member of the Engineering team at Aeropay, responsible for designing, developing and implementing high-quality software solutions within a specific product domain. This role requires a strong technical foundation, a passion for innovation and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement software solutions that are scalable, reliable and maintainable within the assigned product domain
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to testing and deployment — with a focus on the specific needs and challenges of the domain
• Champion scalable and maintainable codebases through rigorous code reviews, automated testing practices and long-term architectural thinking
• Lead initiatives to reduce technical debt, enforce coding standards and drive continuous improvements in code quality across engineering teams
• Write clean, well-documented and efficient code, adhering to the standards and best practices of the domain
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers, with a focus on domain-specific knowledge and expertise
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues within the domain, leveraging in-depth understanding of the system and its components
• Proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and best practices within the domain
• Develop a deep understanding of the assigned product domain, including its business logic, user needs and technical architecture
• Contribute to the technical roadmap and strategy for the domain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or extensive certification in a related field is preferred
• 6+ years of relevant experience in progressive engineering leadership roles
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure design patterns (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A strong desire to learn and become a subject matter expert in a specific product domain

Compensation & Benefits

This role is expected to be in office at Aeropay’s downtown Chicago HQ weekly from Monday through Thursday
Salary Range: $150K - $170K base salary (DOE)
Benefits Offered:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Maternity/Paternity Leave
401(k) Employer Match
Flexible PTO

Note

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.