What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Lead Full Stack Developer position at Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC?
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 Google Cloud Platform)
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.
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 Google Cloud Platform)
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.
Salary : $175,000 - $225,000