Lead Full Stack Developer

Position Details:

Our client is focusing on transforming a variety of transactional and operational data, to support the development of new analytical tools and services aimed at providing all of our users, both Customers and Sellers, with reporting, analytics, and actionable insights that save them time and money; resulting in deeper customer relationships and increased market share. #StartWithTheCustomer

You will contribute to the development of our React front end, a variety of JVM APIs, and Python ETL scripts that support our analytics and insights applications.

You will play an important part in defining the strategy of the team, evaluating, integrating data and technologies, and building Front End and/or APIs alongside domain experts. You are a thoughtful observer who enjoys investigating business problems and building full stack solutions that address them. You are an avid and patient communicator, able to convince collaborators of the value of your position, but also compromise at times to yield greater benefit to stakeholders.

This role reports to the Product Engineering Manager and can be based in Lake Forest or Chicago, IL on a hybrid basis. Full-time remote candidates are also encouraged to apply. Some travel will be required for team meetings at our corporate offices.

You will:

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality web applications using React, Next.js for the front end, and Java and/or Python for the back end.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Build and utilize reusable and scalable components and libraries.
• Recognize trends and emerging technologies and evaluate the performance and applicability of potential tools for our requirements.
• Optimize applications and services for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing systems to improve performance.
• Integrate with RESTful APIs and third-party services.
• Deploy code using GitHub Actions (CI/CD pipelines)
• Promote effective team practices, shape team culture, and engage in active mentoring.
• Work in a collaborative team environment with a focus on continuous improvement and learning, applying teamwork skills such as empathy, engagement, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback.

You Have:

• Bachelor s degree in Software Engineering, related degree, or relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Modern Software Engineering projects and practices: designing, building, and deploying scalable software applications.
• 5+ years of experience in designing, building, and deploying cloud native solutions using AWS or Google Cloud Platform
• Proficiency in modern front-end development using ReactJS
• Solid experience with NodeJS (NextJS), Java (Spring), or Python for developing APIs
• Proficiency in containerized application development and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
• Build automation, continuous integration/deployment, and automated monitoring.
• Proficiency in RESTful API design.
• The ability to communicate complex concepts in writing and as diagrams
• Understanding of distributed system design and experience building production grade systems.
• Experience with data technologies such as PostgreSQL, Snowflake, or Kafka
• Experience with a visualization library such as chart.js
• Proficient in TDD practices and testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Terraform, Git, and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Proven experience collaborating across teams to develop and implement software engineering best practices.

Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per year ( depends on experience level). Benefits: Medical Insurance, PTO, 401 (k) and more.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 27 years, PTP has operated as a premier Information Technology (IT) staffing, consulting, and recruiting firm built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible.

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools including our proprietary platform Pete & Gabi Rebecca to support parts of the interview process. These tools help us:

• transcribe interviews,
• summarize candidate responses,
• generate job-related insights
• streamline communication and scheduling.

Please note that

• AI does NOT make hiring decisions.
• All decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
• The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits.
• It is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

For certain positions, you may participate in:

• a technical interview
• a coding challenge
• a case study
• a client-specific assessment.

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate s profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

• Request a non-AI interview path
• Ask how your data is being used
• Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
• Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
• Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience

Our Commitment:

For more than 27 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We re committed to a hiring process that is:

• transparent
• compliant
• equitable
• powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment.

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We re excited to learn more about you

Equal Employment Opportunity

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.