Motion Recruitment
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-impact team building modern, cloud-first systems that connect enterprise partners with workforce development tools. This is a full-time opportunity where you'll work with a stack that includes AWS serverless technologies, TypeScript/Node.js, Python, React, and PostgreSQL to design secure, reliable, and scalable solutions.
This position is a strong fit for engineers who enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams and building products that directly support employee growth and learning. You'll play a lead role in developing backend services, integrations, and data processing pipelines, while also having the chance to experiment with AI-enabled features.
Full-time remote position. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field 5+ years of professional experience with TypeScript/Node.js, Python, React, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, GraphQL, and REST APIs Proven experience with AWS tools (Lambda, Glue, API Gateway, S3, EventBridge, SQS, Secrets Manager, CDK, Serverless Framework) Strong knowledge of data pipelines, structured/unstructured data ingestion, and event-driven architecture Familiarity with testing frameworks and tooling (Jest, Pact, Cypress, Gherkin), plus CI/CD and infrastructure as code (CDK/CloudFormation) Background in building AI-driven applications, such as virtual assistants, summarization tools, vector search, or RAG workflows Comfortable with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor) in production environments Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills Ability to align engineering solutions with business outcomes Desired Skills & Experience
Experience using observability platforms (Datadog, CloudWatch, Grafana, or similar) Strong grasp of system design principles and mentorship for junior engineers Exposure to performance tuning, caching strategies (Redis, Memcached), and scaling distributed systems Knowledge of cloud security best practices What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 70% Backend services, data pipelines, serverless infrastructure 30% Frontend tools, integrations, and partner-facing systems Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands-on coding and feature development 10% Technical design and architecture 20% Collaboration with engineering, product, and operations teams The Offer
Base salary:
$150,000 - $180,000 Equity package Bonus eligibility You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage PTO for vacation and sick time 401(k) with employer contribution Paid parental leave and family support benefits Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage Wellness programs including mental health resources and financial support services Professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Posted by:
Sarah Carroll
Specialization :
Software Engineering
This position is a strong fit for engineers who enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams and building products that directly support employee growth and learning. You'll play a lead role in developing backend services, integrations, and data processing pipelines, while also having the chance to experiment with AI-enabled features.
Full-time remote position. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field 5+ years of professional experience with TypeScript/Node.js, Python, React, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, GraphQL, and REST APIs Proven experience with AWS tools (Lambda, Glue, API Gateway, S3, EventBridge, SQS, Secrets Manager, CDK, Serverless Framework) Strong knowledge of data pipelines, structured/unstructured data ingestion, and event-driven architecture Familiarity with testing frameworks and tooling (Jest, Pact, Cypress, Gherkin), plus CI/CD and infrastructure as code (CDK/CloudFormation) Background in building AI-driven applications, such as virtual assistants, summarization tools, vector search, or RAG workflows Comfortable with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor) in production environments Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills Ability to align engineering solutions with business outcomes Desired Skills & Experience
Experience using observability platforms (Datadog, CloudWatch, Grafana, or similar) Strong grasp of system design principles and mentorship for junior engineers Exposure to performance tuning, caching strategies (Redis, Memcached), and scaling distributed systems Knowledge of cloud security best practices What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 70% Backend services, data pipelines, serverless infrastructure 30% Frontend tools, integrations, and partner-facing systems Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands-on coding and feature development 10% Technical design and architecture 20% Collaboration with engineering, product, and operations teams The Offer
Base salary:
$150,000 - $180,000 Equity package Bonus eligibility You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage PTO for vacation and sick time 401(k) with employer contribution Paid parental leave and family support benefits Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage Wellness programs including mental health resources and financial support services Professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Posted by:
Sarah Carroll
Specialization :
Software Engineering