Associate Software Engineer

About this role

About The Role
We’re looking for an
Associate
Software Engineer
to join our Workplace Engineering team and help build high-quality, scalable software systems and APIs. In this role, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end development within a modern, cloud-first environment—collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to ship impactful solutions.


This is a
hands-on engineering role
with a strong emphasis on clean architecture, system performance, and secure development practices. You'll be working in an environment that actively leverages
AI-powered tools
to enhance code reviews, boost productivity, and drive development quality.


To foster continuous collaboration, we follow a hybrid policy in which you will work onsite a minimum of 4 days per week in our Chicago office


Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure, scalable APIs and backend services using Java (17+) and Spring Boot
• Develop and maintain distributed systems in AWS, leveraging serverless and container-based architectures
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact features with a focus on reliability and performance
• Use AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality, automate repetitive tasks, and accelerate delivery (e.g., AI-based code reviews, documentation, and testing support)
• Lead or contribute to technical architecture discussions and design reviews
• Own the full development lifecycle—from design and implementation to deployment and monitoring
• Write and maintain clear, concise technical documentation

Requirements:

• 2+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, ideally in backend or full-stack roles
• Deep experience with Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and service-oriented architecture
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server
• Proficiency with AWS cloud services (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, S3, et...