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Senior/Lead Full Stack Engineer

Motion Recruitment
Los Altos, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
A well-funded technology company in the secure communications and enterprise SaaS space is looking to add a Senior/Lead Full Stack Engineer to their core product team. In this role, you’ll help design and build a highly scalable, cloud-native platform used by global clients to support their most critical business operations. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver complex, high-availability systems with real-world impact.

You’ll primarily work with TypeScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, and AWS Serverless technologies to build event-driven applications with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and performance. If you’re an engineer who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving, and ownership in fast-paced environments, this opportunity is for you.

This position follows a hybrid model in Toronto (2–3 days per week in office).

Required Skills & Experience

  • 7 years of professional experience in full-stack software development
  • Strong proficiency with React, Node.js, and TypeScript
  • Hands-on experience with AWS Serverless technologies (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway)
  • Proven ability to design scalable systems and deliver high-quality code in production environments
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • Background in SaaS, product, or startup environments
  • Familiarity with GraphQL and event-driven architectures
  • Experience mentoring developers or contributing to technical design decisions

What You Will Be Doing: Tech Breakdown

  • 50% Front-End Development (React, TypeScript)
  • 50% Back-End Development (Node.js, AWS Serverless, GraphQL)

Daily Responsibilities

  • Hands-on development and deployment of new product features
  • Partner with product and design teams to shape technical direction
  • Write clean, testable, maintainable code
  • Participate in architectural discussions and code reviews

The Offer

Competitive Base Salary Benefits Equity

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule (2–3 days per week in office)
  • Lunches paid for on "In-office" work days
  • Collaborative, product-driven culture with clear career growth opportunities

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

Posted By: Kyle Mandryk

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