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Senior Lead Full Stack Developer

Senior Lead Full Stack Developer

Motion Recruitment • Los Angeles, California, United States
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are hiring a Senior Lead Full Stack Developer for a full-time position based in Santa Monica, California with a leading aviation technology company. This organization builds highly reliable, mission critical software supporting flight operations, safety systems, and enterprise aviation platforms. The technology stack includes React on the frontend and Golang, Node.js, and/or Java on the backend, operating on modern cloud-based infrastructure.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior-level technical leadership role with broad influence across architecture, engineering standards, and long-term platform strategy. The company is seeking a seasoned leader who can own complex systems end to end, guide multiple engineers, and partner closely with product and business stakeholders. You’ll work on real-world aviation systems where quality, uptime, and performance matter while gaining continued growth into principal-level technical leadership and enjoying strong work-life balance.

Required Skills & Experience

· 10+ years of professional software development experience
· Expert-level experience with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
· Deep backend expertise with Golang, Node.js, or Java (expert in at least one)
· Proven ability to design and scale large distributed systems
· Significant experience leading teams as a Senior/Lead Engineer or Tech Lead
· Strong experience with API design, system architecture, and performance optimization
· Excellent communication skills and experience working with cross-functional stakeholders

Desired Skills & Experience

· Prior experience in aviation, aerospace, transportation, or safety-critical domains
· Experience designing high-availability and fault-tolerant systems
· Cloud-native architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
· Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
· Experience influencing engineering standards across multiple teams
· Mentorship experience at senior and mid-level engineering tiers

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

· 40% Full Stack Development (React + Backend Services)
· 30% Architecture & System Design
· 20% Technical Leadership & Mentorship
· 10% Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Collaboration

Daily Responsibilities

· 60% Hands On
· 25% Management Duties
· 15% Team Collaboration

The Offer

· Equity eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Vacation Time

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

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