Lead Software Engineer permanent position at Chicago, IL

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Chicago, IL, us on site Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Maganti IT Resources LLC


Title: Lead Software Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: permanent

Job description:

The primary objective of this role is to manage and develop the product feature roadmap as it relates to the backend system and API's for a quickly growing early stage startup.

The hire will be required to make key decisions on system architecture and lead integrations with third party systems. This role will be fundamental in helping chose future developer hires and crafting the processes and requirements for our technology team as the business scales.


Required qualification:

• 3+ years full stack web development experience (LAMP)

• 3+ years of API development experience

• Advanced MySQL skills - querying, optimization, indexing, complex joins and

• Formal education in Computer Science or a related discipline.

• 1+ year experience working with at least one community-driven framework


Nice-to-Haves;

• Formal education in Computer Science or a related discipline.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum workflow.

       Fluent in other programming languages


Please help pass along to colleagues or associates below position who are looking for new role if you are not available.


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About this role

Summary

Manage product roadmap, develop backend systems, lead integrations, and guide tech team growth.

Job title

Lead Software Engineer

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

software

Location requirements

Chicago, IL, on-site, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

full stack web developmentapi developmentmysqlcomputer scienceframework

Preferred skills

agilescrumprogramming languages

Specializations

backendapifull stacksystem architecture
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City