Senior Web Architect & Lead Engineer (Django/Full-Stack)

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior backend engineer in Illinois to design, implement, and maintain high-performance, data-driven web applications using Django. The role requires deep expertise across full-stack technologies and strong leadership.

You will debug complex issues, guide architectural direction, and collaborate with UX and stakeholders to ensure scalable solutions. A 12+ year track record and US work authorization are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent
• Minimum 12 years of experience building high-performance, data-driven websites
• Strong experience with MVC frameworks (Django preferred)
• Proficiency in JavaScript and Python
• Familiarity with HTML5, CSS3, Linux/UNIX, and related tooling
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain web software across applications
• Debug complex operational and scaling issues
• Lead projects and provide technical direction across teams
• Define engineering processes and enforce standards
• Collaborate with UX to implement effective designs
• Provide production support and incident communications

Skills

Django MVC Framework

JavaScript

Python Development

HTML5 & CSS3

Linux/UNIX Systems

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Apache

PostgreSQL

ReactJS

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior backend engineer in Illinois to design, implement, and maintain high-performance, data-driven web applications using Django. The role requires deep expertise across full-stack technologies and strong leadership.

You will debug complex issues, guide architectural direction, and collaborate with UX and stakeholders to ensure scalable solutions. A 12+ year track record and US work authorization are essential.