Full-Stack Developer - Tech Lead

Tech Lead – Full Stack Developer

Los Angeles, California

Onsite

Full Time

$180k - $200k

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 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.

Specialization: Golang