Software Engineering Manager / eCommerce / .NET / Angular

Tech in Motion; 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

A global technology-driven industrial organization is seeking a full-time Engineering Manager to join its leadership team in Downers Grove, Illinois. This position will lead the development and delivery of enterprise applications, digital commerce platforms, cloud-native solutions, AI-enabled products, and integration services. The environment leverages modern technologies including .NET, C#, Node.js, React, Azure, Kubernetes, Kafka, GraphQL, SQL Server, NoSQL databases, and microservices architectures.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of engineering leadership and technical strategy. The organization is undergoing a large-scale modernization initiative that includes cloud transformation, AI adoption, platform scalability improvements, and global engineering alignment. The individual hired will have the opportunity to influence architecture decisions, mentor engineering leaders, build high-performing teams, and drive digital innovation across a business with significant international reach.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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

Desired Skills & Experience

• Industrial, logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain technology experience
• Large-scale B2B and B2C eCommerce background
• Event-driven architecture expertise using Kafka, Event Hub, or Service Bus
• AI enablement and AI-assisted software delivery experience
• Experience managing global or offshore engineering teams
• Mobile development exposure

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 35% Cloud Architecture & Platform Engineering
• 30% Application Development & Modernization
• 20% eCommerce Technology Platforms
• 15% AI, DevOps & Automation Initiatives

Daily Responsibilities

• 25% Hands-On Technical Leadership
• 45% Team Management & Strategic Planning
• 30% Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO Program
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Leadership Development Opportunities

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