Sr. Director of Technology

LaSalle Network is hiring a Senior Director of Technology for a growing, modern retail organization headquartered in Chicago. This Senior Director of Technology will play a defining role in shaping the company’s next chapter—balancing hands‑on engineering work with long‑term strategy, vendor management, and cross‑functional leadership. If you thrive in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments and love switching between writing production code and driving technical direction, this is an opportunity to make a major impact.

What’s the job?

• Lead the company’s overall technology strategy across backend services, mobile apps, infrastructure, and in‑store systems
• Write production‑level Python and PHP code while setting engineering standards and best practices
• Oversee BI and reporting systems, ensuring accurate data models, dashboards, and business insights
• Manage the architecture, scalability, and reliability of core systems, including MySQL databases and AWS infrastructure
• Partner with leaders across operations, merchandising, marketing, and finance to align technical roadmap with business goals
• Manage technical vendors, engineering partners, and third‑party platforms
• Drive complex, cross‑functional projects from scope through delivery
• Implement strong security, observability, and scalability practices

What’s needed?

• 6–10 years of engineering experience, ideally in high‑growth or startup environments
• Proficiency in Python, PHP, API design, and modern backend frameworks
• Hands‑on AWS experience (EC2, RDS/Aurora, ECS/Fargate, S3, networking)
• Strong MySQL knowledge including schema design, data modeling, and query optimization
• Experience with mobile technologies (iOS, Android, or React Native)
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to translate technical concepts to non‑technical partners
• Strong project management and prioritization abilities
• A problem‑solving mindset with a bias toward ownership and continuous improvement

What’s in it for me?

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Hybrid schedule (three days onsite in Chicago)
• Ability to influence and build the next stage of the company’s technology environment

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology and Engineering

Industries

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