Full Stack JavaScript Engineer, CMS
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
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Software Development
Web Developer
Codal is an award-winning web design and development consultancy that helps enterprise organizations solve complex problems and accelerate growth through elegant, data-driven digital solutions. Our areas of expertise include application modernization, eCommerce, UX/UI design, product strategy, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
Role OverviewWe're looking for a skilled CMS Fullstack Engineer with deep experience in building and integrating Headless CMS platforms to join our growing engineering team. You'll collaborate with project managers, UX designers, quality assurance, and fellow engineers to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions for clients whose platforms serve millions of users.
What you’ll do- Implement and extend headless CMS platforms, including Sanity, Contentstack, Contentful, and others
- Develop reusable front‑end components using React or Next.js, consuming content via APIs
- Build and maintain Node.js back‑end services using REST and Graph
QL APIs - Work with content modeling teams to architect scalable, editor‑friendly CMS schemas
- Integrate third‑party services, including e‑commerce platforms, analytics, and personalization tools
- Participate in code reviews, technical planning, and sprint ceremonies
- Communicate technical decisions and tradeoffs clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to Codal's engineering culture
- 3‑6 years of professional experience in full‑stack JavaScript development
- Proven hands‑on experience with one or more headless CMS platforms (Sanity, Contentstack, Contentful, or similar)
- Strong proficiency in React and Next.js for front end development
- Solid Node.js experience including REST API and Graph
QL design - Familiarity with static site generation, incremental static regeneration, and SSR patterns
- Experience using Git Hub branching/release workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments (Vercel, AWS, or similar)
- Comfort with Type Script in production codebases
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across time zones in a consulting environment
- Experience with Shopify or other e‑commerce platform integrations
- Exposure to traditional CMS platforms such as Word Press or Drupal
- Familiarity with design systems and component libraries
- Experience working in an agency or consulting setting with multiple concurrent client engagements
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible hybrid or fully remote work arrangement
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave and generous PTO
- A collaborative, low‑ego culture where engineers are trusted to own their work
This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the Chicago office or remote for candidates in Mexico. Pay range: $120,000 USD – $155,000 USD.
We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include but aren’t limited to, a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position.
Note:
Codal only communicates with candidates through official email addresses. We never request payment during the hiring process. Please be vigilant regarding recruitment scams.
At Codal, we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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