Software Engineer at PAR Technology in Illinois

Summary: PAR Technology Corporation is a leader in restaurant technology, providing innovative solutions for over 100,000 restaurants worldwide. The Software Engineer will contribute to the development of the Identity Resolution platform, engaging in the full software development lifecycle to build scalable software that delivers value to customers. Responsibilities: - Build meaningful software: Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable services for our Identity Resolution platform, working primarily in Java with supporting technologies such as SQL, Python, and AWS - Work with big data: Help process and transform large datasets using modern data platforms and distributed systems. You’ll learn tools and patterns that go beyond typical academic coursework - Grow through mentorship: You’ll be paired with a dedicated mentor and embedded in a collaborative delivery team—never working in isolation. We prioritize coaching, feedback, and steady ownership growth - Operate with ownership: Contribute across the full software lifecycle—design, implementation, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement—supporting a customer facing, production system - Collaborate cross functionally: Partner with product managers, client partners, and fellow engineers to translate business needs into thoughtful technical solutions - Leverage AI responsibly: Use AI assisted development tools to augment coding, testing, and documentation—while still demonstrating strong fundamentals and critical thinking Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field - 0-2 years of related experience - Strong computer science fundamentals, including: Object‑oriented programming (Java preferred; Python also used), Data structures and algorithms - Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with SQL and working with structured datasets - Exposure to AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, EMR) - Familiarity with Snowflake or other cloud data platforms - Comfort using AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., for code generation, testing, or documentation), with an understanding of how the code works—not just the output Required Skills: Object-oriented programming, Java, Python, Data structures, Algorithms, SQL, AWS, Snowflake, Cloud data platforms, AI-assisted development tools