Job Description
Join NexusTech Solutions as a Senior Software Engineer and help redefine digital innovation in Chicago's thriving tech ecosystem. We're seeking a passionate developer to architect scalable solutions for Fortune 500 clients while mentoring junior engineers. Our downtown office offers hybrid flexibility and cutting-edge resources to accelerate your career.
At NexusTech, you'll work with agile teams to transform complex business challenges into elegant code. We invest in your growth through quarterly hackathons, conference sponsorships, and personalized learning stipends. Plus, enjoy our signature perks: free downtown parking, premium health benefits, and quarterly team-building events at Chicago's iconic venues.
Responsibilities
- Architect cloud-native microservices using AWS/GCP and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Mentor 3+ junior engineers through code reviews and pair programming sessions
- Lead CI/CD pipeline optimization for 24/7 production deployments
- Collaborate with Product Design to translate UI/UX mockups into responsive React applications
- Conduct automated testing (Jest/Cypress) and performance profiling (Lighthouse)
- Present technical roadmaps to stakeholders quarterly
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in production-level software development
- Expertise in Java, Python, or JavaScript with modern frameworks (React/Angular)
- Proficiency with cloud services (AWS/Azure) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
- Strong grasp of RESTful API design and GraphQL
- Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architecture
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- Portfolio demonstrating full-stack projects