Backend Engineer, Apprenticeship Job at Fetch, Chicago, IL

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  • Fetch
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

What we're building and why we're building it. Every month, millions of people use America's Rewards App, earning rewards for buying brands they love - and a whole lot more. Whether shopping in the grocery aisle, grabbing a bite at the drive-through or playing a favorite mobile game, Fetch empowers consumers to live rewarded throughout their day. To date, we've delivered more than $1 billion in rewards and earned more than 5 million five-star reviews from happy users. It's not just our users who believe in Fetch: with investments from SoftBank, Univision, and Hamilton Lane, and partnerships ranging from challenger brands to Fortune 500 companies, Fetch is reshaping how brands and consumers connect in the marketplace. When you work at Fetch, you play a vital role in a platform that drives brand loyalty and creates lifelong consumers with the power of Fetch points. User and partner success are at the heart of everything we do, and we extend that same commitment to our employees. Ranked as one of America's Best Startup Employers by Forbes for two years in a row, Fetch fosters a people-first culture rooted in trust, accountability, and innovation. We encourage our employees to challenge ideas, think bigger, and always bring the fun to Fetch. Fetch is an equal employment opportunity employer. Meet Fetch Engineering: At Fetch, our engineering philosophy emphasizes innovation, adaptability, and informed decision-making. Our engineers thrive in complex environments, making decisions based on critical thinking and data, even in uncertain situations. We value proactive problem-solving and focus on driving impactful results while maintaining high technical standards. You will work alongside talented engineers who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and encouraging each other to excel. We understand that Fetch may not be the right fit for everyone, but if you're passionate about solving challenging problems and navigating intricate systems, Fetch could be a great place for you. About the Role: As Fetch continues to evolve the shopping experience, we need a talented Backend Engineering Apprentice to join the team. In this role, you will build highly performant backend services to integrate seamlessly with our data stores, message queues, mobile and web platforms, and other systems. You'll be working on a small, multi-functional team that may include other engineers, a designer, product manager, data scientist and other roles. Success in this role requires the ability to take on challenging problems and design & develop amazing solutions at scale. In your toolbox (Minimum Requirements): Experience coding in one or more high-level languages (e.g. Go, Java, Python, Node.js) A solid foundation of functional and/or object-oriented programming Experience with relational and consistent databases (MongoDB, Postgres, MySQL) Experience with test writing and quality assurance methodologies Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) Effective communication skills, including the ability to translate and explain technical issues to non-technical team members Demonstrated ability to pick up on new concepts and technologies quickly, adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, tackle complex problems that may not have a known solution Bonus Points if you have experience with : Full-stack development (Kotlin, Javascript, React, Swift) Messages queue and event streaming (Kafka, Kinesis, Redis Streams) Continuous development In-memory data stores and caches (Redis, Memcache) Distributed systems Program Eligibility Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) from either the Chicago or Madison Fetch office for a fixed term of 12-16 weeks. While a degree is not required for this position, the apprenticeship program is not intended for students who are actively enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program. In order to be eligible for this program, full-time students must be within one month of their anticipated graduation date. Due to the short-term nature of this role, we are not able to transfer existing H1Bs or support new applications for the FY 2026 lottery. Fetch software engineering apprenticeship roles pay $50/ hour. Please note: pay for this role is not negotiable. Fetch

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