Senior Scala Engineer (Hybrid)

4+ years of back-end software development experience (7+ preferred), with a strong focus on Scala and functional programming.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience (e.g., coding bootcamp or self-taught expertise)

Proficiency in Scala and other JVM or functional programming languages

Experience designing and building RESTful microservices and scalable system architectures.

Hands-on experience with relational databases and data management best practices.

Familiarity with event-driven systems and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka).

Experience with modern development tools and infrastructure, including Docker and Kubernetes (preferred).

Strong coding practices, including writing clean, testable, and maintainable code.

Understanding of web security principles and secure application development.

Experience working across the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD practices.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical and non-technical teams.

Familiarity with Lightbend, Typelevel, or similar ecosystems (preferred).

Comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

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

401(k) plan with a company match

Two medical plan options- Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants)

Partnership with Rx n Go, offering certain prescriptions for free

Two 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.

Rewards Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We encourage and strongly support workplace diversity.