Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Coates Group•Chicago, IL

13d•$110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

For over almost 60 years, our solutions have enabled impactful connections between some of the world’s leading brands and their customers. And while we’ve already done a lot of work we’re proud of, we’re just getting started! Coates Group has the values of a family-owned business and the innovative spirit of a start-up, both which fuel our purpose – Creating Connections. Empowering Partnerships. Always Evolving . Through hard work, dedication and creativity, we’ve become industry leaders who have won awards and set records while remaining focused on continual growth and evolution. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history. We are curious, charismatic, authentic and we value and leverage the diversity of our crew. We are imaginers, kindness enthusiasts, experts, creators, thinkers, challengers, collaborators and over-achievers. And together, as a Crew, we are revolutionizing the way the world’s leading brands leverage technology to drive the best customer experiences. The Senior Full-Stack Engineer will lead the technical execution and strategic development for Digital Menu Board solutions for Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) clients. This role aims to deliver high-quality Content Management System (CMS) features, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring scalable and robust solutions. By leveraging deep expertise in TypeScript, cloud infrastructure, and object-oriented programming, this Senior Engineer will play a pivotal role in mentoring team members, leading complex projects, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and proactive innovation.

Requirements

Technical Skills: Extensive expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, and object-oriented programming.
Advanced backend development skills with frameworks like NestJS and Express.
Proficient in frontend frameworks: Angular & React.
Strong architectural design skills and experience implementing scalable systems.
Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS, and DevOps practices.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience and/or certifications).
Experience with CMS development and digital signage solutions.
Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering enterprise-level projects.
Advanced understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable digital menu board features and services, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Strategic Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented development environment.
Architectural Oversight: Define and uphold architectural standards and best practices for system design and development.
Quality Assurance & Code Review: Drive quality through robust testing, code reviews, and the adoption of best practices across the development lifecycle.
Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Collaboration: Partner with DevOps teams to optimize cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to incorporate emerging technologies and practices that enhance product performance and team efficiency.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with employer match
short- and long-term disability coverage
life and AD&D insurance
health savings accounts (HSAs)
flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
annual market competitive bonus program
“Thrive Program” which includes a suite of flexible work options
dedicated time to prioritize our health and wellbeing (think virtual Yoga or meditation sessions)
a Global Wellness paid day off to recharge
“Give Back Day” to allow our Crew an opportunity to make an impact in the community