SpotOn
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About SpotOn We’re not just building restaurant tech—we’re giving independent restaurants the tools to compete and win. From our award-winning point-of-sale to AI-powered profit tools, everything we do helps operators boost profit, work smarter, and keep their best people. And every solution is backed by real humans who actually give a sh*t about helping restaurants succeed. Named the #1 Restaurant POS by G2 (Fall 2025), based on ratings from real users Rated the top-rated point-of-sale
(POS) for restaurants, bars, retail, and small businesses by Capterra users Awarded Great Places to Work and Built In’s Best Workplaces
for multiple years running We move fast, care hard, and fight for independent restaurant operators to do what they love, and love doing it. If you’re looking to make an impact with heart and hustle, SpotOn is the place for you. SpotOn is a cutting-edge software company dedicated to redefining the merchant services industry. SpotOn combines payment processing with customer engagement and business management solutions, giving small and medium businesses the data and tools they need to run and grow their business. Our tools increase revenue and connect businesses with their customers using rewards, deals, online reviews, website building, and data analytics. Tools like these were previously only available to big businesses with big bankrolls and their own developers, but our platform caters to neighborhood stores, independent retailers, and other small to midsize businesses. We have our service deployed in many cities across the U.S. and Mexico. On the Partnerships team, we strive to accelerate and enhance the Point of Sale with third-party integrations that will elevate their business.
On a daily basis, you will:
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications using Golang with a focus on building CRUD APIs (Rest and gRPC)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve software problems
Implement and manage monitoring and logging systems to provide visibility into the production environment.
Write efficient and reusable code that follows industry best practices and standards.
Write automated tests to ensure the quality of the software applications.
Optimize software performance and ensure scalability and reliability.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
What skill are we searching for?
5+ years of experience in software development.
Strong scripting skills in languages such as GoLang, Python, or Bash.
Professional experience with SQL
Professional experience with MongoDB.
Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
Design, build, and maintain highly resilient, flexible, and scalable architecture in collaboration with other Engineers.
Experience writing scalable APIs
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Collaborate with the team to ensure solid technical decision-making and high quality team output.
Identify and justify opportunities to address tech debt as a part of our roadmap.
Excellent command of written and spoken English (min. B2 level)
Perfect candidate also has:
Experience in GoLang
Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Experience with serverless computing technologies such as AWS Lambda or Azure Functions.
Familiarity with agile software development methodologies, specifically Shape Up
Experience with performance monitoring and optimization (Grafana and OTEL)
Prioritizes understanding the product and how it is used by end users.
Experience working in high performing SaaS companies.
Experience with any modern frontend programming language – ideally ES6 JavaScript, and a modern framework (React is a plus!), but if you don't have professional experience with it, that is ok.
Experience with TypeScript.
Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code.
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 -$190,000 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:
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.
Base salary range: $145,000 USD - $190,000 USD
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.
SpotOn is an e-verify company.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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About SpotOn We’re not just building restaurant tech—we’re giving independent restaurants the tools to compete and win. From our award-winning point-of-sale to AI-powered profit tools, everything we do helps operators boost profit, work smarter, and keep their best people. And every solution is backed by real humans who actually give a sh*t about helping restaurants succeed. Named the #1 Restaurant POS by G2 (Fall 2025), based on ratings from real users Rated the top-rated point-of-sale
(POS) for restaurants, bars, retail, and small businesses by Capterra users Awarded Great Places to Work and Built In’s Best Workplaces
for multiple years running We move fast, care hard, and fight for independent restaurant operators to do what they love, and love doing it. If you’re looking to make an impact with heart and hustle, SpotOn is the place for you. SpotOn is a cutting-edge software company dedicated to redefining the merchant services industry. SpotOn combines payment processing with customer engagement and business management solutions, giving small and medium businesses the data and tools they need to run and grow their business. Our tools increase revenue and connect businesses with their customers using rewards, deals, online reviews, website building, and data analytics. Tools like these were previously only available to big businesses with big bankrolls and their own developers, but our platform caters to neighborhood stores, independent retailers, and other small to midsize businesses. We have our service deployed in many cities across the U.S. and Mexico. On the Partnerships team, we strive to accelerate and enhance the Point of Sale with third-party integrations that will elevate their business.
On a daily basis, you will:
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications using Golang with a focus on building CRUD APIs (Rest and gRPC)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve software problems
Implement and manage monitoring and logging systems to provide visibility into the production environment.
Write efficient and reusable code that follows industry best practices and standards.
Write automated tests to ensure the quality of the software applications.
Optimize software performance and ensure scalability and reliability.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
What skill are we searching for?
5+ years of experience in software development.
Strong scripting skills in languages such as GoLang, Python, or Bash.
Professional experience with SQL
Professional experience with MongoDB.
Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
Design, build, and maintain highly resilient, flexible, and scalable architecture in collaboration with other Engineers.
Experience writing scalable APIs
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Collaborate with the team to ensure solid technical decision-making and high quality team output.
Identify and justify opportunities to address tech debt as a part of our roadmap.
Excellent command of written and spoken English (min. B2 level)
Perfect candidate also has:
Experience in GoLang
Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Experience with serverless computing technologies such as AWS Lambda or Azure Functions.
Familiarity with agile software development methodologies, specifically Shape Up
Experience with performance monitoring and optimization (Grafana and OTEL)
Prioritizes understanding the product and how it is used by end users.
Experience working in high performing SaaS companies.
Experience with any modern frontend programming language – ideally ES6 JavaScript, and a modern framework (React is a plus!), but if you don't have professional experience with it, that is ok.
Experience with TypeScript.
Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code.
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 -$190,000 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:
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.
Base salary range: $145,000 USD - $190,000 USD
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.
SpotOn is an e-verify company.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SpotOn by 2x
Get notified about new Senior Software Engineer jobs in
Chicago, IL .
#J-18808-Ljbffr