Engineering Manager
Codal • ChicagoAn 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.
Job Summary
The Engineering Manager is strategic visionary who designs scalable systems, whether through microservices or structured monoliths, while championing backend excellence and robust API standards. By overseeing complex data strategies across relational and NoSQL databases, they ensure high performance and security through advanced caching and modern authentication protocols. Their impact extends beyond managing a team of five, they collaborate closely with DevOps to optimize cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, all while elevating the engineering team through proactive performance tuning and rigorous mentorship focused on maintainability and quality.
What you bring:
- Deep expertise in technologies including Node.js, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and modern frontend & CMS frameworks
- Technical design architecture for implementing complex web applications and scalable backend systems.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Expertise in software architecture, database systems (BigQuery/SQL/NoSQL), and cloud-native applications.
- Demonstrated ability in delivery, scalability, and solving complex technical challenges.
- High standards of code quality, performance, and security across all project deliverables.
- Code reviews to find slow code and vulnerabilities
Mentorship: technical guidance to team members to ensure best practices. - Strong communication, leadership, and Agile methodology skills.
What is required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 6+ years of relevant experience in hands-on full-stack development and technical leadership, delivering enterprise level projects
- 3+ years of engineering lead experience
- Experience leading team of five
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
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.