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Senior Full Stack Engineer - React and Python/Node at Codal

  • Full-time
  • On-site, Chicago, IL
  • $130k - $145k yearly

Senior Full Stack Engineer - React and Python/Node

Responsibilities

  • ๐Ÿš€ We ideate, create, and coordinate
  • ๐Ÿ“Š We analyze, strategize, organize, and prioritize
  • ๐Ÿค We bridge the communication channel between the client and our project team
  • ๐Ÿ—บ We chart the course and navigate the product roadmap sprint by sprint
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Design, develop, and maintain scalable fullstack applications using React/NextJS (TypeScript) on the frontend and Python (Django/FastAPI) or Node.js (Express/NestJS) on the backend
  • ๐Ÿค Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions
  • ๐Ÿ›  Build reusable, maintainable, and performant UI components and backend services
  • ๐ŸŒ Develop and integrate RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, ensuring reliability and scalability
  • ๐Ÿ— Contribute to architecture discussions and help define best practices across frontend and backend systems
  • ๐Ÿงช Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit/integration testing, and adherence to engineering standards
  • โš™๏ธ Optimize application performance, scalability, and security across the stack
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
  • ๐Ÿ” Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues in collaboration with DevOps and QA teams
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and learning

Skills

  • Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on development experience in fullstack development
  • Strong proficiency in React/NextJS (TypeScript), including state management (e.g., Redux, Context API) and modern frontend practices
  • Solid experience with backend development using Python (Django, FastAPI) or Node.js (Express, NestJS)
  • Experience designing, implementing and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL API services
  • Strong understanding of database design and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines through github actions
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
  • Experience working in agile or scrum-based environments
  • Familiarity with cloud-based logging, monitoring, and security tools

Benefits

  • ๐Ÿช Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water
  • ๐Ÿฉบ We offer Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Employer 401k match - 4%

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on development experience in fullstack development
  • Strong proficiency in React/NextJS (TypeScript), including state management (e.g., Redux, Context API) and modern frontend practices
  • Solid experience with backend development using Python (Django, FastAPI) or Node.js (Express, NestJS)
  • Experience designing, implementing and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL API services
  • Strong understanding of database design and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines through github actions
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
  • Experience working in agile or scrum-based environments
  • Familiarity with cloud-based logging, monitoring, and security tools

Company Highlights

  • Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, and offices in the US, Canada, the UK, and India
  • Regular company events and recreational activities
  • Office in downtown Chicago with various amenities
  • Working hybrid for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days

Benefits

  • ๐Ÿช Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water
  • ๐Ÿฉบ We offer Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Employer 401k match - 4%

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