Engineering Lead

Codalinc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match of 4%

Hybrid work arrangement

Office in downtown Chicago

Job summary

Codal, a Chicago-based award-winning web design and development consultancy, seeks an experienced engineering leader to guide a squad of engineers through modern backend development and deliver scalable APIs and cloud infrastructure.

The role combines hands-on coding with technical leadership, collaborating with stakeholders to steer projects from discovery to delivery, uphold security standards, and foster a culture of quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6+ years of hands-on full-stack development and technical leadership experience delivering enterprise-level projects.
• 3+ years of engineering lead experience, managing a team of 3-5.
• Deep expertise in technologies including Node.js, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and modern frontend & CMS frameworks.
• Technical design experience for implementing complex web applications and scalable backend systems.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in software architecture, database systems (BigQuery/SQL/NoSQL), and cloud-native applications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and Agile methodology skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a squad of engineers through the complexities of modern backend development and ensure that frontend experiences are supported by high-performance APIs, secure data modeling, and optimized cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on coding along with a team of 4-5 engineers, maintaining high quality and standards across the full stack to deliver high-performance technologies.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, project managers, designers and engineering teams to guide projects from early discovery through delivery, acting as a key technical point of contact.
• Ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and well-built.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews to uphold best practices and security standards.

Skills

Node.js

React

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

CI/CD pipelines

Software architecture

Team leadership

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

BigQuery

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

Overview

Codal is an award-winning web design and development consultancy that helps enterprise organizations solve complex problems and accelerate growth through elegant, data-driven digital solutions. Our areas of expertise include application modernization, eCommerce, UX/UI design, product strategy, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.

At Codal, you will collaborate with some of the most innovative organizations in the world and work on cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of design and software development. We promote long-term success, not just for our clients but for our team, helping you develop a professional roadmap that takes your career to new heights.

Responsibilities

• Lead a squad of engineers through the complexities of modern backend development and ensure that frontend experiences are supported by high-performance APIs, secure data modeling, and optimized cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on coding along with a team of 4-5 engineers, maintaining high quality and standards across the full stack to deliver high-performance technologies.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, project managers, designers and engineering teams to guide projects from early discovery through delivery, acting as a key technical point of contact.
• Ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and well-built.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews to uphold best practices and security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6+ years of hands-on full-stack development and technical leadership experience delivering enterprise-level projects.
• 3+ years of engineering lead experience, managing a team of 3-5.
• Deep expertise in technologies including Node.js, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and modern frontend & CMS frameworks.
• Technical design experience for implementing complex web applications and scalable backend systems.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in software architecture, database systems (BigQuery/SQL/NoSQL), and cloud-native applications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and Agile methodology skills.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, and offices in the US, Canada, the UK, and India.
• Company events, office snacks and beverages, and a Bevi water machine with flavored water.
• Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and other insurance options.
• 401k with employer match of 4%.
• Recreational groups and city-league sports participation.
• Office in downtown Chicago with gym and additional amenities.
• Hybrid work arrangement with in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days.

Please note this role is open to Chicagoland residents and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include but aren’t limited to a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Pay range

$190,000 — $210,000 USD

Note: Codal only communicates with candidates through official @codal.com email addresses. We never request payment during the hiring process. Please be vigilant regarding recruitment scams.

At Codal, we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.