Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Coates Group
Chicago, IL

Be Part of Our Next Chapter

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.

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.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 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.
  • Additional Knowledge (Preferred):
  • 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.

Success Factors:

  • High-Impact Feature Delivery: Consistent execution of complex features and enhancements with measurable positive impact on client satisfaction.
  • Team Development & Retention: Effective mentoring and leadership resulting in a skilled, cohesive, and motivated engineering team.
  • Technical Strategy Execution: Successful implementation of strategic technical initiatives aligning with organizational objectives.
  • Cross-Functional Influence: Demonstrated collaboration with cross-functional teams, leading to improved product outcomes and streamlined workflows.

Capabilities:

  • Strategic Technical Leadership: Leads by example, guiding teams with deep technical insight and strategic vision.
  • Innovation Mindset: Proactively introduces and implements innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • High Accountability: Owns outcomes and drives projects to successful, high quality, outcomes.
  • Effective Communication: Articulates complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments with rapidly changing business needs.

$110,000 - $140,000 a year

The annual base salary range for this position is based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, Coates Group, offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; short- and long-term disability coverage; life and AD&D insurance; health savings accounts (HSAs); and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

About Coates

We are industry leaders who have won awards and set records. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and we successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.

We are led by a forward-thinking CEO who has demonstrated a true passion for people and making Coates a place where people genuinely enjoy working. Our growth plans enable a focus on providing rapid career advancement opportunities for our talent.

Together, we are creators, allowing us to make our purpose a reality – to create immersive brand experiences for everyone.

Join a Crew that Cares

Be part of a global team of talented, ambitious, creative people that value integrity, individuality and inclusivity. (Ask us about our Equality + Empowerment Initiatives).

The benefits include an annual market competitive bonus program and our “Thrive Program” which includes a suite of flexible work options because we’re strong believers that you should never miss an important life or work moment. Thrive also provides dedicated time to prioritize our health and wellbeing (think virtual Yoga or meditation sessions), a Global Wellness paid day off to recharge as well as a “Give Back Day” to allow our Crew an opportunity to make an impact in the community.

Be inspired To Be More

We skip the red tape and aim to always stay nimble. We’re proud of where we’ve been and are energized by where we’re going. We encourage ideas and perspectives because we know the more we have, the better we are. We work hard but have fun along the way. We push the boundaries but keep it real and authentic. We believe in the values that got us here are the ones that will continue to lead us forward. We are excited by what we’ve accomplished, but know the best is yet to come.

Coates Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Fraud Alert: Employment Scam Advisory

It has come to our attention that unauthorised individuals are impersonating our company and reaching out to job seekers through fraudulent emails, falsely claiming to represent Coates. These emails often request personal information and appear to come from domains that are not affiliated with our organisation, such as .

We take this matter very seriously. Coates has reported these incidents to law enforcement and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. We are committed to protecting the integrity of our recruitment process and the privacy of our applicants.

Please be advised of the following:

- Coates does not operate or communicate through any domain resembling "@ coatesgroupcareer.com "

- We do not contact employment candidates via email to solicit personal or financial information

- All applications for employment must be submitted through our official website or directly through our LinkedIn profile: Coates Group

- All emails from us will come from our official domain, which is [at]coatesgroup[dot]com or via our Applicant - Tracking System (ATS) email address, which is no-reply[at] hire.lever [dot]co

If you receive any suspicious communications purporting to be from Coates, we urge you not to respond, do not click any links, and do not provide any personal information. Your safety and trust are of the utmost importance to us. Thank you for your vigilance.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Posted 2025-11-25

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