Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Full-Stack Technologist to join our growing team on-site in our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies, possess a proven track record of working in an agency setting, and demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Take ownership of projects and make critical decisions when necessary.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Stay up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Full-Stack Developer, architect or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of back-end technologies such as PHP (Laravel), Go, and Node.js.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Next.js).
• Understanding of operating systems and general computing including scripting such as BASH.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, Postgres).
• Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS).
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience working in an agency environment or similar fast-paced setting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated proficiency in owning and solving novel software solutions across a range of technologies.
• Experience with mobile development (e.g., iOS, Android) is a plus.
• Experience with desktop development (e.g., MacOS, Windows) is a plus.
• Experience with working with video content creators.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.