Backend Senior Software Engineer (Technical Lead) Hybrid Chicago

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a world-class engineering team based in Chicago. You’ll play a key role in building, modernizing, and maintaining applications that power both customer-facing and internal systems across multiple locations. This is a hybrid position with two onsite days (Mon/Tue) and a chance to make a real impact on a company that values wellness, technology, and collaboration..

This team has recently completed a large-scale digital transformation and is continuing to expand its modern, cloud-native architecture. You’ll work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Engineers here are empowered to bring ideas to life, influence architectural decisions, and deliver solutions that enhance the experience for both customers and employees. If you enjoy hands-on development using modern frameworks and want your work to make a tangible difference, this is an excellent fit.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• 2+ years in a senior or lead engineering role
• Proficiency with TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, or NestJS
• Experience working with Azure Cloud resources (Data Factory, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Container Apps)
• Proven experience designing and integrating REST/SOAP APIs and working with JSON/XML
• Hands-on experience with MS SQL Server and relational database design
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, and Postman
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with Flutter or other mobile development frameworks
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
• Experience with messaging services, webhooks, or low-code development
• Strong documentation and diagramming abilities
• Passion for working on multiple projects and collaborating across departments

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 70% Backend Development (Node.js, Express.js, NestJS)
• 20% Cloud Engineering (Azure Services, Automation, CI/CD)
• 10% System Integration & Documentation

Daily Responsibilities

• Build and enhance applications and services that support both users and internal teams
• Integrate enterprise systems while ensuring long-term architectural consistency
• Automate CI/CD processes and improve deployment pipelines
• Design for scalability and high availability in a hybrid (on-prem + Azure) environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance

The Offer

Compensation: $110,000–$145,000 base salary (depending on experience)

Perks & Benefits

• Complimentary membership at company facilities

• Discounts on products and services

• Access to 100+ professional development courses

• Health insurance for full-time employees (30+ hours/week)

• Generous PTO and other benefits

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.