Volunteer Software Development Jobs in Chicago, IL

• Role Title: Software Development Lead (Player-Coach & Center of Excellence)
• Reports To: Practice Lead / VP of Product Development
• Location: Remote (US-Based / Eastern or Central Time Zone Preferred)
• Employment Type: Full-Time W2

Are you a seasoned full-stack architect who loves writing production-grade code, mentoring engineers, and setting technical standards—without getting bogged down by traditional people management? As an AI-first innovation shop and AWS Advanced Tier Partner, RevStar builds cutting-edge cloud-native products that drive real client impact. We are seeking a senior Software Development Lead to act as a player-coach and technical standard bearer across our practice. In this role, you will raise the quality bar across all delivery teams through hands-on code contribution, architectural governance, developer enablement, and reusable technical accelerators. Above all, the ideal candidate embodies RevStar’s core values:

• Self-Mastery: We hold a high bar for how we think, communicate, and improve.
• Ownership: We own outcomes, not just effort.
• Shared Destiny: We rise or fall together.

1. Architectural Governance & Hands-On Engineering - Lead by example by writing high-quality production code, conducting code reviews, and solving complex architectural challenges across client engagements. Establish, document, and enforce modern engineering standards for ReactJS, NodeJS, and AWS cloud-native systems. Participate in the Product Development Standards Committee to define CI/CD, testing, security, and observability best practices while conducting periodic project audits to maintain compliance.

2. Engineering Accelerators & AI Adoption - Build and maintain production-ready internal assets, including boilerplate repositories, reference architectures, and shared UI/backend components. Drive AI adoption across delivery teams using approved tool registries to accelerate development velocity and improve project profitability. Identify recurring technical friction points across client projects and engineer systemic, reusable solutions.

3. Developer Enablement & Cross-Functional Innovation - Design and execute developer training curricula covering modern ReactJS/NodeJS patterns, event-driven microservices, and AWS best practices. Lead company-wide Leadership Labs focused on technical decision-making, code maintainability, and trade-off analysis. Partner closely with Product Managers, DevOps, and QA leads to ensure technical solutions match product intent, business outcomes, and emerging cloud technologies.

Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with a track record of driving technical standards across multiple delivery teams.
• Core Stack Depth: Master-level expertise in ReactJS, NodeJS (APIs, asynchronous systems), and cloud-native AWS architectures.
• Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to influence without authority, mentor senior engineers, and communicate complex technical trade-offs to stakeholders.
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering (or equivalent experience); active AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect or Developer) are strongly preferred.

Benefits

Benefits for Full-Time W2 Positions:

• Paid Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge and stay productive.
• Remote-First Working Environment – Collaborate from anywhere while staying connected with our global team.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Plan for your future with access to a company-sponsored 401(k) program.
• Annual Learning & Development Stipend – Invest in your skills with conferences, certifications, or courses.
• Peer Mentorship & Coaching – Learn from experienced engineers, product managers, and architects to accelerate your growth.
• Professional Growth Opportunities – Exposure to cutting-edge AWS GenAI, data, and cloud technologies across diverse industries.
• Company Outings & Volunteer Opportunities – Build relationships and give back to the community.
• Collaborative, Innovative Culture – Work alongside top talent in a fast-paced, supportive environment that values curiosity and initiative.

Equal Opportunity Employment

At RevStar, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. RevStar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Reasonable Accommodations

RevStar is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact HR at hr@revstarconsulting.com.