Senior Full Stack Engineer - React/Python

An 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. Who you’ll be working with: We ideate, create, and coordinate. We analyze, strategize, organize, and prioritize. We bridge the communication channel between the client and our project team. We chart the course and navigate the product roadmap sprint by sprint. Some of us are product owners. Some of us are scrum masters. Many of us wear multiple hats and do whatever’s needed to deliver successful projects. What you’ll be doing: Design, develop, and maintain scalable fullstack applications using React/NextJS (TypeScript) on the frontend and Python (Django/FastAPI) or Node.js (Express/NestJS) on the backend.

Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions.

Build reusable, maintainable, and performant UI components and backend services

Develop and integrate RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, ensuring reliability and scalability

Contribute to architecture discussions and help define best practices across frontend and backend systems.

Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit/integration testing, and adherence to engineering standards.

Optimize application performance, scalability, and security across the stack.

Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues in collaboration with DevOps and QA teams.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and learning. What you’ll need to be successful (Requirements): Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on development experience in fullstack development

Strong proficiency in React/NextJS (TypeScript), including state management (e.g., Redux, Context API) and modern frontend practices

Solid experience with backend development using Python (Django, FastAPI) or Node.js (Express, NestJS)

Experience designing, implementing and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL API services

Strong understanding of database design and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure

Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines through github actions

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams

Experience working in agile or scrum-based environments

Familiarity with cloud-based logging, monitoring, and security tools Bonus Points for these (Preferred Experience): Experience with headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Contentstack, Sanity)

Familiarity with eCommerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, BigCommerce, Saleor)

Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of DevOps practices, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CDK), and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Experience working on healthcare, fintech, or regulated industry projects

Experience with Data analytics platforms like GCP BigQuery, snowflake Need another reason to hit the “apply” button? Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, and 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 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: $130,000 USD - $145,000 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.