Senior Engineering Manager - Full Stack

Codalinc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Life, Dental/Vision insurance

Employer 401k match - 4%

Office snacks and drinks

Gym and food court amenities

Regular company events and excursions

Hybrid work model for in-person collaboration

Job summary

Codalinc in Chicago is seeking a hands-on Senior Engineering Manager to lead backend development and technical delivery. You’ll manage a team of 4–5 engineers, ensuring robust and secure solutions while promoting high standards of performance.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in backend development, strong experience with Node.js and cloud platforms, along with mentoring capabilities to guide the team through complex challenges.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in backend or full-stack with backend heavy development.
• Active hands-on experience while leading a team of engineers.
• Proven ability to design and explain system architecture for complex web and cloud-based applications.
• Solid understanding of databases including SQL, NoSQL and analytics platforms like BigQuery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a squad of engineers through backend development complexities.
• Ensure performance through high-quality APIs and secure data modeling.
• Mentor engineers and establish high standards of code quality.

Skills

Node.js

React

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

BigQuery

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Introduction to Codal

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.

Job Summary

Codal is searching for a hands‑on Senior Engineering Manager to perform various architectural tasks and provide technical leadership. You’ll lead a squad of engineers through the complexities of modern backend development and ensure that our frontend experiences are supported by high‑performance APIs, secure data modeling, and optimized cloud infrastructure.

To ensure success, you should have extensive experience with designing architectures and web applications, ensuring the team delivers robust, scalable and secure solutions.

This role involves 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.

Who You’ll Be Working With

You’ll work as a Senior Engineering Manager alongside client stakeholders, project managers, designers, and engineering teams to guide projects from early discovery through delivery. You’ll be a key technical point of contact, helping clients and internal teams align on approach and execution while ensuring solutions are practical, scalable, and well‑built.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in backend or full‑stack with backend heavy development, leading technical delivery.
• Must have active hands‑on experience alongside a leading team of engineers and be comfortable leading a team of 5 or more engineers.
• Strong experience with Node.js, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python and modern frontend & CMS frameworks.
• Expertise in software architecture, database systems (BigQuery/SQL/NoSQL), and cloud‑native applications.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with containerized tools such as Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to design and explain system architecture for complex web and cloud‑based applications.
• Experience working directly with clients or stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Solid understanding of databases including SQL, NoSQL and analytics platforms like BigQuery.
• A strong track record of guiding teams through complex technical challenges and successful project delivery.
• Comfortable mentoring engineers, reviewing code, and establishing and maintaining high standards of code quality, performance, and security across all project deliverables.
• Good track record in finding slow code & vulnerabilities during code review.
• Demonstrated ability in delivery, scalability, and solving complex technical challenges within enterprise‑level projects.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Additional Benefits

• Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, with offices in the US, Canada, the UK, and India.
• We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work.
• Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water.
• We offer Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types.
• Employer 401k match - 4%.
• A recreational group that regularly competes in city leagues for softball and volleyball.
• An office in the heart of downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, Walgreens, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenities.
• Working hybrid for in‑person collaboration and sprint‑planning days.

Pay range: $175,000—$190,000 USD

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.