Full-Stack Developer -- Tech Lead

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation eligibility

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and vacation benefits

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is looking for a Tech Lead – Full Stack Developer to join a prominent aviation technology company in Los Angeles. This role involves leading the development of mission-critical systems that support flight operations and safety. You'll guide architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and create robust distributed applications.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience and a strong background in React, Golang, Node.js, or Java. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage and equity participation opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Solid backend development experience in at least one of Golang, Node.js, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to frontend development using React.
• Build and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Participate in architectural design, DevOps practices, and system planning.

Skills

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

Golang

Node.js

Java

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

A prominent aviation technology company is seeking a Tech Lead – Full Stack Developer to join their growing team. This organization develops mission-critical platforms that support flight operations, safety systems, and enterprise-level aviation solutions. This role offers the chance to lead the development of high-impact systems where uptime, scalability, and precision are essential. You’ll work in a technically challenging environment, guiding architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and building robust, distributed applications. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in regulated industries and wants to grow into senior technical leadership while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: React (modern JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Backend: Golang, Node.js, and/or Java
• Infrastructure: Cloud-based environments

Key Responsibilities and Technical Focus

• Contribute to frontend development using React (~45%)
• Build and maintain backend services and APIs (~40%)
• Participate in architectural design, DevOps practices, and system planning (~15%)

Day-to-Day Activities

• Majority hands-on development (approximately 70%)
• Technical leadership and team support (15%)
• Collaboration across engineering and cross-functional teams (15%)

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Solid backend development experience in at least one of the following: Golang, Node.js, or Java
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and scalable backend systems
• Prior experience in a Tech Lead or Senior Engineering capacity
• Deep understanding of system architecture, scalability, and performance optimization
• Experience working within Agile development frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in aviation, transportation, or other safety-critical industries
• Experience building or supporting microservices and distributed systems
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead code reviews

Compensation & Benefits

• Equity participation eligibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and vacation benefits

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, both now and in the future.