Senior Java Engineer / AI / Insurance

Motion Recruitment; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401k with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to drive modernization of a technology platform in the US. You will develop enterprise-grade applications using Java, C#, and microservices, while advancing AI-driven development practices.

The role emphasizes influencing technical direction, improving development practices, and delivering production-ready software with security and quality at the forefront. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience in CS/engineering.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with C#, .NET, and React.
• Proficiency with Git, version control, and collaborative development.
• Strong object-oriented programming and design pattern knowledge.
• Experience in Agile environments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Advanced proficiency in C#, .NET, React, and modern practices.
• Ability to deliver production-ready software end-to-end.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and workflows.
• Ability to validate AI-generated code with accountability.
• Strong architectural, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modernize enterprise platforms with Java, C#, and microservices.
• Integrate AI into development workflows and ensure production-ready delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to steer technical direction.
• Implement secure coding and testing strategies throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

C#

.NET

React

Git

Agile

AI-assisted tools

CI/CD

OO design

Debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related

Tools

CI/CD tools

REST APIs

Cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)

Job description

A leading insurance organization is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to support the modernization of its technology platform and software development practices. The company is embracing AI-driven development to improve efficiency, accelerate delivery, and drive business impact. As the engineering organization evolves, this role offers an opportunity to influence technical direction, shape development practices, and contribute to a culture of innovation.

This high-impact engineering role focuses on developing and modernizing enterprise platforms using Java, C#, and microservices. The team seeks developers who actively integrate AI into their development workflows and can make an immediate impact.

The ideal candidate brings strong software engineering skills, experience with modern architectures, and familiarity with the insurance industry, particularly personal auto insurance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Hands-on experience building applications with C#, .NET, and React
• Proficiency with Git, version control, and collaborative development practices
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming and common software design patterns
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build, testing, and deployment processes
• Advanced proficiency in C#, .NET, React, and modern development practices
• Proven ability to deliver production-ready software across the full development lifecycle
• Professional experience with AI-assisted development tools and workflows
• Ability to manage and validate AI-generated code while maintaining technical accountability
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, object-oriented principles, and secure coding
• Experience developing automated testing strategies
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Sound technical judgment and ability to evaluate engineering trade-offs
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently within cross-functional teams

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Familiarity with containers and modern CI/CD tools
• Experience with relational databases, SQL optimization, and performance tuning
• Knowledge of distributed systems, REST APIs, and event-driven architectures
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or GitHub Copilot
• Experience modernizing legacy systems, refactoring, or migrating applications

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 60% Java
• 40% AI (Cursor, Claude Code, Windsor)

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% hands-on
• 30% collaborative

The Offer

• 140k-170k
• +equity

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• 401k with a generous company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement training programs

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