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# Senior Full Stack Engineer, Contract at Codal

- **Company:** Codal
- **Location:** Mexico City, Mexico
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** http://codal.jobs/?gh_jid=5409910008

## Job description

An Introduction to Codal

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.

At Codal, you will collaborate with some of the most innovative organizations in the world and work on cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of design and software development. We promote long-term success, not just for our clients but for our team, helping you develop a professional roadmap that takes your career to new heights.

Who You’ll Be Working With

You’ll join our engineering team, collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and other developers to architect scalable, high-performing headless content management solutions. You’ll work with enterprise clients to shape technical strategy, guide best practices, and ensure seamless integration with their broader digital ecosystems.

## Responsibilities

- Designing, developing, and maintaining backend services using Python - FastAPI and frontend applications using Vue.js
- Building and maintaining event-driven microservices, including PubSub-based messaging and asynchronous processing patterns
- Developing and optimizing PostgreSQL data models, including revision-based/audit-trail schemas, and writing and running Alembic migrations
- Deploying and managing services on GCP, including Cloud Run, GCS, IAM/service accounts, and Secret Manager via Terraform and Spacelift
- Building and maintaining containerized applications with Docker, and supporting CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions
- Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions
- Writing testable, reusable, and efficient code across the stack, and integrating REST APIs between frontend and backend
- Running diagnostic tests, troubleshooting defects, and providing technical support
- Documenting engineering processes, including database schemas and system architecture, as well as preparing reports
- Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies

## What you’ll need to be successful

- Ideally 6+ years of engineering experience in a full-stack capacity
- Strong hands-on experience with Python - FastAPI
- Building responsive, component-based user interfaces with Vue.js
- Experience with GCP services: Cloud Run, PubSub, GCS, IAM/service accounts, Secret Manager
- Comfortable with event-driven microservice architecture (this is not a monolith-style role)
- Experience with revision-based/audit-trail data models
- Ability to write and run Alembic migrations
- Working experience with PostgreSQL (AlloyDB experience a plus)
- Familiarity with Docker and containerized deployments
- Experience with Terraform/Spacelift and GitHub Actions a plus
- Nice to have: Elasticsearch experience
- Great organizational and time management skills
- Availability to resolve urgent application issues outside business hours occasionally

Salary:

- The hourly rate for this contract role is $50-$55 USD per hour.
- We continually review ranges to address skills, experience, and markets. Rates 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

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 @codal.com 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.

## About Codal

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Codal is a global digital product consultancy specializing in product strategy, experience design, platform engineering, and AI to help businesses solve complex challenges.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- **Founded**: 2009 (originally as CMScentral, rebranded to Codal in 2013)
- **Founders**: Keval Baxi (CEO & Co-Founder) and Matthew Gierut (COO & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Digital product development, experience design, eCommerce, cloud architecture, big data, AI, and platform engineering.
- **Target customers**: B2B, serving both small businesses and large enterprises across industries including healthcare, financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, automotive, and retail.
- **Mission statement**: "To solve our clients' most complex challenges with clarity and sustainability, putting exceptional people on meaningful projects."

## Products & Services
- **Product Strategy**: End-to-end consulting to define product vision, roadmap, and market fit.
- **Experience Design (UX/UI)**: Human-centered design and user research to create intuitive digital interfaces.
- **Platform Engineering**: Custom software development, cloud architecture, and API integration.
- **eCommerce Solutions**: Specialized in Shopify (Platinum Partner), BigCommerce (Elite Partner), and unified commerce platforms.
- **Artificial Intelligence / AI Strategy**: AI-driven product development and data analytics solutions.
- **Quality Assurance (QA)**: Comprehensive testing and quality engineering services.
- **Big Data & Cloud**: Advanced data engineering and cloud infrastructure (AWS Advanced Tier Partner).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held, bootstrapped).
- **Key Metric**: 270+ employees globally; 100M+ lines of code written; billions in client revenue influenced.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Shopify (Platinum Partner), BigCommerce (Elite Partner), Contentstack (Preferred Partner), AWS (Advanced Tier Partner), Searchspring.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded from a small team to 270+ employees across offices in Chicago, Toronto, Lincoln (UK), and Ahmedabad (India). Consistently winning industry awards, including BigCommerce Agency Partner of the Year 2023 and Clutch Top Python & Django Developers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Platform Expertise**: Tier-1 partnerships with leading eCommerce and cloud platforms (Shopify, BigCommerce, AWS) provide a strong competitive moat.
- **End-to-End Capability**: Covers the full product lifecycle from strategy through design, engineering, and ongoing support, allowing them to own complex, multi-year engagements.
- **People-First Culture**: Emphasizes transparency, accountability, and continuous learning, which drives high retention and quality output.
- **Proven Track Record**: 16+ years of experience with 200+ clients and a history of awards validating their impact.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI & Innovation**: Deepening capabilities in AI strategy and product engineering to help clients leverage generative AI and automation.
- **Global Expansion**: Continuing to scale its distributed team across the US, UK, Canada, and India to serve a diverse client base.
- **Unified Commerce**: Helping retailers bridge online and offline experiences through integrated eCommerce solutions.
- **Enterprise Growth**: Increasing focus on large enterprise clients while maintaining agility for smaller businesses.

## Why Work Here
- **Hybrid Work Schedule**: Flexible blend of in-office collaboration and remote work.
- **Global Team**: 270+ colleagues across 4 offices (Chicago, Toronto, Lincoln, Ahmedabad) offering a multicultural work environment.
- **Generous Benefits**: 401k with 4% employer match, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, paid maternity & paternity leave, generous time-off policy.
- **Culture & Community**: Regular in-office events (happy hours, dinners), stocked kitchens, staff outings, and local philanthropy opportunities.
- **Career Growth**: Emphasis on continuous learning, mentorship, and working on meaningful, high-impact projects with top-tier clients.
- **Recognition**: Named a top workplace by Built In; employees highlight a supportive, collaborative, and innovative atmosphere.

## Sources
1. [codal.com - Careers](https://codal.com/careers/)
2. [codal.com - About Us](https://codal.com/about-us/)
3. [codal.com - Homepage](https://codal.com/)
4. [builtin.com - Codal Careers](https://builtin.com/company/codal)
5. [linkedin.com - Codal](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gocodal)

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