Software Development Lead

RevStar; Clifton (TX); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Learning stipend

Mentorship & coaching

Job summary

RevStar is seeking a Software Development Lead for a remote, W2, full‑time role. You will serve as a player‑coach, raising the quality bar across delivery teams with hands‑on code, architectural governance, and reusable accelerators for cloud‑native systems.

Responsibilities include setting engineering standards for ReactJS/NodeJS and AWS, participating in product standards, and driving AI adoption across engagements while mentoring engineers and collaborating with PMs, DevOps, and QA leads.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience with a track record of driving technical standards across multiple delivery teams.
• Master‑level expertise in ReactJS, NodeJS (APIs, asynchronous systems), and cloud‑native AWS architectures.
• Active AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect or Developer) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example by writing high‑quality production code and conducting code reviews.
• Establish, document, and enforce modern engineering standards for ReactJS, NodeJS, and AWS cloud‑native systems.
• Participate in the Product Development Standards Committee to define CI/CD, testing, security, and observability best practices.
• Drive AI adoption across delivery teams and build reusable technical accelerators.

Skills

ReactJS

NodeJS

AWS

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/Engineering

Job description

Software Development Lead

Location : Remote (AZ, FL, TX)

Employment Type: Full-Time W2

Are you a seasoned full-stack architect who loves writing production-grade code, mentoring engineers, and setting technical standards—without getting bogged down by traditional people management? As an AI-first innovation shop and AWS Advanced Tier Partner, RevStar builds cutting-edge cloud-native products that drive real client impact. We are seeking a senior Software Development Lead to act as a player-coach and technical standard bearer across our practice. In this role, you will raise the quality bar across all delivery teams through hands‑on code contribution, architectural governance, developer enablement, and reusable technical accelerators. Architectural Governance & Hands‑On Engineering - Lead by example by writing high-quality production code, conducting code reviews, and solving complex architectural challenges across client engagements. Establish, document, and enforce modern engineering standards for ReactJS, NodeJS, and AWS cloud-native systems. Participate in the Product Development Standards Committee to define CI/CD, testing, security, and observability best practices while conducting periodic project audits to maintain compliance.

Engineering Accelerators & AI Adoption

Build and maintain production‑ready internal assets, including boilerplate repositories, reference architectures, and shared UI/backend components. Drive AI adoption across delivery teams using approved tool registries to accelerate development velocity and improve project profitability. Identify recurring technical friction points across client projects and engineer systemic, reusable solutions.

Developer Enablement & Cross‑Functional Innovation

Design and execute developer training curricula covering modern ReactJS/NodeJS patterns, event‑driven microservices, and AWS best practices. Lead company‑wide Leadership Labs focused on technical decision‑making, code maintainability, and trade‑off analysis. Partner closely with Product Managers, DevOps, and QA leads to ensure technical solutions match product intent, business outcomes, and emerging cloud technologies.

Experience: 7+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience with a track record of driving technical standards across multiple delivery teams.

Core Stack Depth: Master-level expertise in ReactJS, NodeJS (APIs, asynchronous systems), and cloud‑native AWS architectures.

Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering (or equivalent experience); active AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect or Developer) are strongly preferred.

Remote-First Working Environment – Collaborate from anywhere while staying connected with our global team.

• ~ Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, Vision
• ~401(k) Retirement Plan – Plan for your future with access to a company-sponsored 401(k) program.
• ~ Annual Learning & Development Stipend – Invest in your skills with conferences, certifications, or courses.
• ~ Peer Mentorship & Coaching – Learn from experienced engineers, product managers, and architects to accelerate your growth.
• ~ Professional Growth Opportunities – Exposure to cutting‑edge AWS GenAI, data, and cloud technologies across diverse industries.
• ~ Company Outings & Volunteer Opportunities – Build relationships and give back to the community.
• ~ At RevStar, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. RevStar is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. this process applies strictly to direct W-2 hires and is not applicable to independent contractor roles.