Senior Software Engineer - Backend

About The Opportunity

We’re all about connecting hungry diners with our network of over 300,000 restaurants nationwide. Innovative technology, user-friendly platforms and streamlined delivery capabilities set us apart and make us an industry leader in the world of online food ordering. When you join our team, you become part of a community that works together to innovate, solve problems, grow, work hard and have a ton of fun in the process!

Why Work For Us

Grubhub is a place where authentically fun culture meets innovation and teamwork. We believe in empowering people and opening doors for new opportunities. If you’re looking for a place that values strong relationships, embraces diverse ideas–all while having fun together–Grubhub is the place for you!

Grubhub is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the payments platform team in Chicago. The payments platform team is responsible for ensuring seamless, secure and efficient transactions for our customers. As a member of our team, one will get an opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals to enhance payment capabilities, integrate new technologies and learn about the dynamic digital financial ecosystem.

The Impact You Will Make

• You’ll gain expertise in your domain and build highly scalable & reliable additions to our platform
• You’ll be accountable for delivery, deployment, maintenance, and monitoring the performance of your applications and the platform as a whole
• You’ll evaluate tools, technologies, frameworks, and vendors for the platform along with other senior team members
• You’ll write performant and concise code to meet the defined standards here at GrubHub, review the code of peers, and ensure security and scalability of the features you work on
• You’ll help to create the backlog of tech debt and features, suggesting areas for improvement and enhancement
• You’ll actively work with other team members in the domain and be a team player

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science, programming or engineering related field
• 5+ years experience building highly-scalable consumer-facing applications (e-commerce preferred)
• Experience with Java or other object-oriented languages
• Experience architecting, designing, and developing testable, fault tolerant, and performant software with emphasis on future evolution.
• Experience in building and maintaining payments platforms, preferably in an e-commerce setting.
• Familiarity with industry best practices, compliance standards, and security protocols related to financial transactions.
• Knowledge of payment gateways, processors, and payment methods to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the payments ecosystem.
• Exposure to fraud prevention and risk mitigation strategies in the context of online payments.
• Experience collaborating with financial institutions, understanding their APIs and integrations to facilitate seamless transactions.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategies for incident response and recovery specifically tailored for payments systems, minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.

And Of Course, Perks!

• Flexible PTO. Grubhub employees enjoy a generous amount of time to recharge.
• Health and Wellness. Excellent medical benefits, employee network groups and paid parental leave are just a few of our programs to support your overall well-being.
• Competitive Pay. You’ll receive a competitive base salary with eligibility for generous incentives, bonuses, commission or RSUs (role-specific).
• Learning and Career Growth. Your personal and professional development is a priority at Grubhub. We empower you to be a leader and grow your career through training, coaching and mentorship opportunities.
• MealPerks. Get meals on us! Our employees get a weekly Grubhub credit to enjoy and support local restaurants.
• Fun. Every Grubhub office has an employee-led Culture Crew that connects people through fun, meaningful events and initiatives like Wellness Wednesdays, Slack competitions and virtual happy hours!
• Social Impact. At Grubhub we believe in giving back through programs like the Grubhub Community Relief Fund and donating $1 million to the Equal Justice Initiative in 2020. Employees are also given paid time off each year to support the causes that are important to them.

Grubhub is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage a workplace that is just as diverse as the customers we serve. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.