Founded in 1999, Technology Navigators is an Austin born and based high-tech recruiting and staffing firm that has experienced and professional recruiters who know the people you need to know to grow! We place high value on our relationships so candidates can feel confident that our staff of professionals will keep in close contact with you throughout your search and beyond. Technology Navigators values our candidates’ unique talents, skills and experiences and strive to showcase their best qualities to our clients.
Job DescriptionNo sponsorship needed. No third-party/C2C candidates.
Our client’s unique platform allows companies across all industries to successfully maintain control of their data while integrating with third-party providers and legacy systems. This nimble, privately-funded company simplifies connections between APIs and forms and continues to expand its open source offerings.
As the company's client list continues to expand, there's a growing need for high-level engineering talent. They need you, an experienced Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer, to join the team and make an immediate impact.
Please note, this is a 100% REMOTE role, however, qualified candidates MUST live in the state of Texas to be eligible for consideration.
What you get to do:
- Take ownership of building out both the front-end and back-end of the platform using cutting-edge tools and popular frameworks
- Serve as the lead engineer, providing mentorship to associate-level engineers
- Utilize the established roadmap to develop fresh features and exciting new platform functionalities
- Collaborate directly with customers as needed to demo new features
- Efficiently and effectively debug the software without disabling other functionalities
What you need to succeed:
- 5+ years of full-stack software development experience working with Node.js and/or Express on the back-end and Angular and/or React on the front-end
- Proven ability to lead and mentor associate-level software engineers
- Previous experience with MongoDB and Docker
- Robust debugging skills
- Strong communication skills as you will be interfacing with other internal teams and customers regularly
Additional Information
Don’t wait – it’s time to take your career to the next level! Apply online today to learn more.
What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
