# Software Engineer

**Company:** [Supernova Technology](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/supernova-technology)
**Location:** Chicago, IL
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $110k – $130k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Java, Python, Spring Boot, AWS, REST APIs, Microservices, ETL, Data Pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD, Agile, Azure, Event-Driven Architecture
**Posted:** 2026-07-22

> Software Engineer responsible for leading backend platform development, architecture, testing, and production reliability using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Python, and modern cloud-native practices. The role requires at least three years of development experience and strong collaboration and project ownership skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the platform and related services.
- Create and maintain backend Java services using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.
- Design backend data storage systems.
- Build and maintain unit and integration tests using test automation tools and frameworks.
- Review code, provide constructive feedback, and uphold coding standards.
- Contribute to architecture and technical vision discussions.
- Improve platform performance, reliability, security, and software development processes.
- Address technical debt and refactor code.
- Triage and patch backend service issues.
- Support SDLC practices, Git version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Work with microservices, event-driven architecture, and containerization technologies.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of team members.

## Requirements
- 3+ years of software development experience.
- Proficiency in Java and strong working experience with Python.
- Familiarity with Spring Boot.
- Experience designing and delivering RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Strong experience with ETL processes, data integration, and data pipeline development.
- Working knowledge of Docker and modern CI/CD practices.
- Experience managing software projects in an Agile environment.
- Understanding of software architecture, performance optimization, secure coding practices, and production operations.
- Experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, incident management, and highly available production environments.
- Ability to independently manage projects from requirements gathering through client communication.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, client-facing, and conflict-resolution skills.

## Nice-to-haves
- Experience managing full-stack teams.
- Background in fintech, enterprise SaaS, or regulated technology environments.
- Familiarity with AWS or Azure.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation: **$110,000–$130,000**.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- HSA and FSA accounts.
- Employer-paid basic life and disability insurance, with voluntary options.
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
- Employee Assistance Program, including free therapy sessions.
- Flexible paid time off.
- Commuter benefits, pet insurance, and continuing education assistance.

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