Software Engineer

PAR Technology

. 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.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeChampaign • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsEC2JavaPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaPythonSQLObject-oriented programmingData structuresAlgorithmsAI-assisted development toolsCloud data platformsAWSBig data

Soft Skills

Clear communicationCollaborative mindsetMentorshipOwnershipFeedbackCoachingCritical thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering