Senior Software Engineer(Android) - SpotOn: Product
Chicago, IL
About the Job
At SpotOn, we're helping restaurants and small businesses compete and win with flexible payment and software technology—backed by real people who really care. From seamless point-of-sale systems to integrated restaurant management solutions, every SpotOn tool is designed to help local businesses increase profits and create better experiences for their customers and employees.
Recently, SpotOn was:
- Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024
- Awarded Great Places to Work and Built In's Best Workplaces for the third year in a row
- Selected as the Best Overall Restaurant POS by NerdWallet
- Rated the top-rated point-of-sale (POS) for restaurants, bars, retail, and small businesses by Capterra users
We're committed to caring hard and moving fast so that we can continue to grow and make a positive impact together.
That's where you come in.
Our Hospitality group is dedicated to building exceptional restaurant point-of-sale (POS) solutions, simplifying the complexities of running both full-service and quick-service restaurants. As a Senior Android Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of high-availability, real-time systems that power restaurant operations, with a focus on payments and payment processing. Your work will be instrumental in providing our customers with a competitive edge, delivering seamless and secure experiences for restaurant staff and patrons alike.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain Android-based POS software with a specific focus on payment and payment processing solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and backend engineering, to define, build, and deliver impactful features.
- Ensure software quality and reliability through automated testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Address and resolve technical challenges, applying sound judgment and creativity to recommend effective solutions.
- Contribute to subsystem-level design work, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
- Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to influence the product roadmap and technical decisions.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of professional experience developing Android applications.
- Must be well-versed with both Java and Kotlin.
- Experience with RxJava will be an advantage.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience building high-availability, real-time systems, preferably in the payments or financial technology domain.
- Understanding of secure payment protocols, PCI compliance, and payment processing workflows preferred (but not required).
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with experience working on complex technical challenges.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across disciplines.
What We Value
- A customer-first mindset with a passion for solving real-world problems.
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach to building world-class software.
- The ability to balance delivering impactful features with maintaining technical excellence.
- A drive to innovate and continuously learn in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
At SpotOn, you'll be part of a team that values diversity, creativity, and a shared mission to help small businesses succeed. Join us to build technology that makes a difference, work with talented peers, and contribute to a culture where your ideas and impact matter.
Compensation:
- Our base pay range is $145,000 -$185,000 for this role
- Please note the salary range listed is just one component of a competitive compensation package which includes a company stock plan
- Offers will be reflective of the candidate's location and experience.
Benefits:
At SpotOn, we put people above everything else. We're known for our innovative software and technology solutions, but we stand out because of the hard-working humans behind the tech. We can't take care of our clients without taking care of our employees first, and that's why we invest in you with a competitive benefits package which includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k with company match
- RSUs
- Paid vacation, 10 company holidays, sick time, and volunteer time off
- Employee Resource Groups to build community and inclusion at work
- Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
- Tuition reimbursement for up to $2,000 per calendar year to assist with your professional development
The base salary range listed will vary depending on location and experience.
SpotOn is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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