Senior Software Engineer

Midtown is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our world-class IT team at our Chicago headquarters. This is a hybrid role that will work both remotely and from our office (3611 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL).  

The Position

Our Senior Software Engineer will help lead the digital transformation of our core applications and services. As Midtown pursues a large undertaking over the next 3 to 5 years to transform all our technology platforms, we look to build a strong strategy for scaling, modernizing, and automating all applications and processes involved. This very hands-on technical role will collaborate with company-wide departments and teams to design, develop, and support applications and services for the future.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Integrate enterprise systems while in close discussions with other information technology leaders.

• Make development decisions while considering our long-term strategy and vision.

• Provide technical expertise over the course of the software development life cycle.

• Ensure technical designs comply with architecture guiding principles.

• Assist in automating the building and deployment of our applications.

• Contribute to the strategy around data security and data governance.

• Design applications and services for high availability while supporting a hybrid (on-prem/cloud) infrastructure.

Requirements:

• BS in Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.

• 8+ years of IT experience with at least 3 years in a lead engineer capacity.

• Knowledge of one or more frameworks and/or libraries: JavaScript, Node.js, Angular, and/or TypeScript.

• Understanding of cloud application functions: containerization, container orchestration, messaging services, webhooks, and low code development.

• Experience with development around Azure cloud resources including Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps and API Management.

• Proven experience with service-oriented architectures and methodologies including REST and SOAP APIs and/or associated data formats (XML, JSON).

• Proficient hands-on experience creating and maintaining relational database concepts with MS SQL Server. Experience with data warehousing technologies such as Databricks and Azure Synapse Analytics a plus.

• Fundamental knowledge of agile development methodologies.

• Experience with various collaboration tools: Azure DevOps, JIRA, and/or MS Teams.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Eager to work with multiple teams and projects at the same time.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*To submit application, please apply online or send resume to talent@midtown.com 

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.