Hybrid Senior Backend Engineer

at FIS

• Job title: Senior Backend Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $97,935 - $195,660 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Cloud, Docker, Java, JavaScript, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Microservices, Postgres, Redis, Spring, Spring Boot, SpringBoot, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Senior Software Engineer developing scalable financial technology solutions for FIS. Collaborating with a dynamic team to drive innovation in fintech and improve customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Engage in full-stack development, from backend systems to user interfaces.
• Work with technologies such as Java, Javascript and Typescript, RESTful API integrations, microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX designers, and QA engineers, to bring innovative features and products to market.
• Participate in agile development processes to deliver results efficiently.
• Analyze complex technical problems and propose effective solutions.
• Be proactive in identifying areas for improvement and optimizing existing systems for performance and reliability.
• Uphold high standards of code quality, security, and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to the establishment and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to the company's technological roadmap by introducing innovative ideas and solutions.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on SaaS or FinTech, is preferred.
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Micronaut expertise, with a deep understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, and cloud-native environments (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git) and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and other similar project management tools is a plus!
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
• A track record of delivering robust and scalable software solutions.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• A passion for innovation and a keen interest in staying ahead of the curve with emerging technologies (like AI-assisted development tools).
• Proven ability to contribute to the development of forward-thinking solutions.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• exciting career opportunity