Forward Deployed Engineer / Typescript Architect

Motion Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a senior software engineer for a full-time, on-site role in Chicago. You will design and build backend APIs, integrate with customers, and collaborate with product leaders to ship real solutions. The position offers ownership, leadership growth, and hands-on development across the stack.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years producing production software, strong Python/TypeScript skills, and experience with APIs, data, and customer-oriented delivery in a B2B environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering production software.
• Strong programming experience with Python and/or TypeScript.
• Experience designing APIs, integrations, and backend services.
• Comfort working directly with customers and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend and API development for production systems.
• Design data pipelines and AI-enabled solutions.
• Develop frontend integrations with partner systems.
• Maintain and deploy infrastructure and deployment processes.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

API design

Customer communication

System design

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Containers

CI/CD

Job description

This is a full-time opportunity based in the United States with a fast-growing B2B software company serving industrial and manufacturing customers. The team builds cloud-native applications leveraging modern backend services, frontend frameworks, and applied AI. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, customer delivery, and product architecture.

What makes this role unique is the level of ownership and exposure. The team is looking for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving ambiguous customer problems, translating business needs into technical designs, and shipping real solutions. You’ll work closely with customers, sales, and product leaders while building systems that go into production— not proofs of concept that never ship. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a technical leadership role while staying hands‑on.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience building and delivering production software
• Strong programming experience with Python and/or TypeScript
• Experience designing APIs, integrations, and backend services
• Comfort working directly with customers and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to explain technical trade-offs and system design decisions

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with data pipelines, ETL/ELT, or AI/ML applications
• Cloud experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with containerization, CI/CD, and infrastructure concepts
• Background in B2B SaaS or industrial software

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 40% Backend & API Development
• 30% Data & AI Solutions
• 20% Frontend & Integrations
• 10% Infrastructure & Deployment

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Hands‑On Engineering
• 25% Customer Discovery & Technical Workshops
• 15% Cross‑Functional Collaboration

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.