Custom Software Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Custom Software Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in VTEX, Next.js, and Full Stack Development, along with expertise in building scalable e-commerce solutions, API integrations, and modern web applications.

Rate Range: $62/hour to $65/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Custom Software Engineer Job Responsibilities Include:

• Design, develop, and maintain e-commerce solutions on the VTEX platform, including storefronts, custom applications, integrations, and backend services.

• Build and enhance custom React and Next.js applications to support modern, responsive, and scalable customer-facing commerce experiences.

• Develop backend services using Node.js and TypeScript while ensuring application reliability, security, and scalability.

• Create, maintain, and optimize RESTful and GraphQL APIs to support integrations, data exchange, and application functionality.

• Integrate third-party platforms and services including payment gateways, ERP systems, CRM platforms, logistics providers, and external business applications.

• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, implement fixes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• A minimum of three to four years of experience in software development, web application development, or e-commerce platform engineering.

• Strong hands-on experience with VTEX, including Headless VTEX implementations and custom storefront development.

• Proven expertise with Next.js, React, JavaScript, and TypeScript development.

• Experience developing backend services using Node.js and integrating enterprise applications through APIs.

• Strong knowledge of RESTful API development, API consumption, and systems integration.

• Experience working with Git version control systems and Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.

• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, responsive design principles, and modern frontend development practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PHP development and supporting legacy application environments.

• Familiarity with GraphQL API development and integration patterns.

• Experience with enterprise commerce platforms, digital retail solutions, and omnichannel commerce environments.

• Knowledge of application performance optimization, scalability strategies, and web security best practices.

• Experience integrating ERP, CRM, order management, payment processing, and logistics platforms.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Vaibhav.Singh@akkodisgroup.com

Pay Details: $62.00 to $65.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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