Platform Engineer - Web & AI Applications

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Platform Engineer to support the growth of customer-facing digital products in Naperville, Illinois. This long-term contract position focuses on improving the performance, resilience, and extensibility of web and mobile experiences while helping shape modern application architecture. The role will contribute to AI-enabled features, scalable frontend solutions, and dependable platform capabilities that serve a large user base.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance web application components using React to deliver responsive, intuitive user experiences across digital channels.
• Build and strengthen backend services and platform features that improve reliability, scalability, and maintainability for customer-facing applications.
• Optimize website speed, availability, and capacity to support high volumes of traffic and consistent performance.
• Develop and integrate AI-driven capabilities, including large language model functionality and conversational chatbot experiences, into web and mobile products.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define technical approaches, implement modern architecture patterns, and deliver features aligned with business goals.
• Support the broader web and mobile application ecosystem by addressing platform needs, resolving production issues, and improving operational stability.
• Apply contemporary engineering practices and AI-assisted development methods to accelerate delivery and elevate code quality.
• Contribute to web infrastructure and publishing environments where needed, including support for web servers, site administration tools, and related platform technologies.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of software engineering experience in production environments.
• Advanced hands-on expertise with React and modern frontend development for customer-facing applications.
• Proven success building, scaling, and maintaining high-traffic websites or digital platforms.
• Strong experience with backend development and cloud-based application architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to improve website performance, system reliability, and platform scalability.
• Experience integrating large language models into applications and delivering AI-powered chatbot solutions.
• Familiarity with modern software engineering practices, including AI-assisted development workflows.
• Working knowledge of web platform technologies such as web servers, IIS, webmaster tools, Drupal, or web publishing environments.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

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