Senior Full Stack Engineer / Hybrid / Chicago, IL

Kelly Services; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

Paid holidays

401(k) program

Professional development

Stock options

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners in Chicago’s River North is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build full stack web applications with a focus on TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, and AWS. You will contribute to AI-driven features and work closely with leadership to shape product strategy while leveraging modern cloud technologies.

The role is full-time, hybrid, and based in Chicago. You will engineer scalable APIs, collaborate across teams, and help improve performance and reliability on

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.
• Understanding of modern software development best practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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

TypeScript

JavaScript

Node.js

Next.js

AWS

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

Job description

$150000 - $200000

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.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available.

Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.