Senior Full Stack Engineer / Hybrid / Chicago, IL

Motion Recruitment; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

401(k) Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Stock Options

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Chicago to join a hybrid team building modern cloud applications with TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, and AWS. You will contribute to AI-enabled features and shape architecture and technical direction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and measurable business impact in a rapidly growing software environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Experience developing applications with Node.js.
• Front-end experience with Next.js, React, or similar frameworks.
• Experience working with AWS cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop full stack web applications.
• Build scalable backend services and APIs.
• Create modern user-facing experiences using React and Next.js.
• Contribute to AI voice automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with product and leadership teams on strategic projects.
• Participate in architecture and technical design discussions.
• Improve system reliability, scalability, and performance.

Skills

3+ years software engineering

TypeScript

JavaScript

Node.js

Next.js

React

AWS

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Next.js

React

AWS

Job description

A rapidly growing software company in the equipment technology space is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its product development organization. This full-time position is based in Chicago's River North neighborhood and follows a hybrid schedule. The team is building modern cloud applications using TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, JavaScript, and AWS while introducing innovative AI-driven functionality into its product suite.

This is a unique opportunity for an engineer who wants to work on meaningful products with direct business impact. The organization is making significant investments in artificial intelligence, including voice-based automation and advanced workflow solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with executive leadership and play a key role in shaping product strategy, architecture, and technical direction while continuing to grow their expertise in modern cloud technologies and AI-enabled applications.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong experience with TypeScript and JavaScript
• Experience developing applications with Node.js
• Front-end experience with Next.js, React, or similar frameworks
• Experience working with AWS cloud technologies
• Understanding of modern software development best practices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience building SaaS products
• Exposure to AI, machine learning, or LLM-based applications
• Experience designing scalable APIs and backend services
• Familiarity with cloud-native architecture
• Experience working in agile product teams
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

What You Will Be Doing

• Design and develop full stack web applications
• Build scalable backend services and APIs
• Create modern user-facing experiences using React and Next.js
• Contribute to AI voice automation initiatives
• Collaborate with product and leadership teams on strategic projects
• Participate in architecture and technical design discussions
• Improve system reliability, scalability, and performance

Tech Breakdown

• 40% TypeScript / Node.js Backend Development
• 30% Front End Development (Next.js / React)
• 20% AWS Cloud Engineering
• 10% AI and Voice Automation Technologies

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands On Development
• 5% Management Duties
• 15% Team Collaboration

The Offer

• Competitive base salary of $150,000 to $200,000
• Bonus eligible
• You will receive the following benefits:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. No sponsorship is available for this position.