Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer

10+ years professional software engineering experience. Demonstrated leadership as a Lead Engineer, Tech Lead, or Architect. Prior experience working at a software agency or consultancy. Proven ownership of end-to-end system architecture. Strong client-facing communication skills. Deep experience delivering production systems under deadlines. Modern frontend frameworks (React preferred). Backend systems (Node.js, TypeScript, or comparable). API design (REST, real-time systems). Cloud infrastructure (AWS strongly preferred). CI/CD, automated testing, monitoring, logging. Performance, security, and fault-tolerant system design.

Own system architecture across multiple concurrent client projects. Define and enforce architectural standards. Make final technical decisions on stack selection. Design scalable, resilient systems. Lead technical planning and execution. Remain hands-on in critical code paths. Drive engineering rigor (code reviews, CI/CD, testing, observability). Own technical outcomes, including production stability. Operate comfortably in a software agency model. Translate ambiguous client requirements into technical plans. Act as senior technical authority in client meetings. Balance delivery speed with long-term maintainability. Lead and mentor senior and mid-level engineers. Raise the bar on system design, code quality, and technical communication. Guide engineers through architectural reasoning. Support hiring, onboarding, and technical evaluation. Partner with product, design, and executive leadership. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Align technical execution with business goals.