Engineering Manager: Cloud, AI & Platform Modernization

Motion Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-sponsored Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Program

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Leadership Development Opportunities

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking an Engineering Manager in Downers Grove, IL to lead the development and delivery of enterprise apps, digital commerce platforms, and cloud-native solutions. You will guide architectural decisions, mentor leaders, and drive modernization across a globally connected business.

The role emphasizes cloud, AI-driven delivery, and scalable microservices, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years managing software engineering teams.
• Strong experience with .NET/C#, Node.js, and React.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture and platform engineering initiatives.
• Drive application development and modernization efforts.
• Oversee eCommerce technology platforms and integrations.
• Guide AI-enabled software delivery and DevOps initiatives.
• Mentor engineering leaders and build high-performing teams.

Skills

Software development

Team leadership

Cloud platforms

REST/GraphQL

Kubernetes & Docker

Tools

Azure

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

GraphQL

SQL Server

NoSQL

Job description

Motion Recruitment is seeking an Engineering Manager in Downers Grove, IL to lead the development and delivery of enterprise apps, digital commerce platforms, and cloud-native solutions. You will guide architectural decisions, mentor leaders, and drive modernization across a globally connected business.

The role emphasizes cloud, AI-driven delivery, and scalable microservices, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning.