Senior Technical Lead

Req number:

R6843

Employment type: Full time

Worksite flexibility: Hybrid Who we are
CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary We are looking for a motivated Senior Technical Lead ready to take us to the next level! If you have the ability to coordinate technical resources and activities across mobile development, backend services, and database teams to ensure efficient operations and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Technical Lead to provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for the mobile application development project, ensuring technical excellence across all system components. This position will be full-time contract and hybrid in Chicago, IL .

What You’ll Do

Coordinate technical resources and activities across mobile development, backend services, and database teams to ensure efficient operations

Provide technical guidance on Ionic Framework architecture, Angular 18 implementation, and Bootstrap UI design patterns

Lead technical design sessions ensuring adherence to architecture standards for Spring Boot microservices and Oracle 19c database design

Oversee integration of Miovision API for real-time traffic data and ensure optimal API performance

Guide implementation of voice interaction features using NLP technology and haptic feedback mechanisms

Establish and enforce coding standards, security practices, and performance optimization techniques

Review and approve technical designs for GPS-based location services and multilingual audio output capabilities

Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to development team members

Troubleshoot complex technical issues across mobile frontend, Java backend, and database layers

Ensure compliance with security requirements using Coverity and accessibility standards using WAVE testing tools

Collaborate with Solutions Architect and Project Manager to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Manage technical debt and recommend technology improvements and optimizations

What You'll Need

Required:
Extensive experience with Ionic Framework and cross-platform mobile application development

Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Security, and Hibernate

Expert knowledge of Angular 18 and modern frontend development practices

Experience with Oracle 19c database design, optimization, and administration

Proven track record leading technical teams and mentoring developers

Knowledge of REST API design and integration best practices

Experience with Maven build tools and CI/CD pipelines

Understanding of NLP technologies, GPS services, and mobile device capabilities

Familiarity with security testing tools (Coverity) and accessibility compliance (WAVE)

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

5+ years of software development experience with 2+ years in technical leadership roles

Physical Demands

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111.

$85 - $95 per hour
The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.