Tech Lead Full Stack Developer

We are hiring a Tech Lead Full Stack Developer for a full-time position based in Santa Monica, California with a leading aviation technology company. This organization builds 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, deployed on modern cloud infrastructure.This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of high impact aviation systems where reliability, performance, and scale truly matter. The team is looking for a hands-on technical leader who enjoys mentoring engineers, shaping architecture, and solving complex engineering challenges in a regulated environment. You’ll gain exposure to large scale distributed systems, real world operational constraints, and long term platform design while maintaining strong work-life balance and career growth into senior technical or engineering leadership paths.Required Skills & Experience 7+ years of professional software development experience Strong expertise in React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript Backend experience with Golang, Node.js, or Java (deep expertise in at least one) Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and backend services Proven experience serving as a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and performance Experience working in agile development environmentsDesired Skills & Experience Aviation, transportation, or safety?critical systems experience Experience with microservices and distributed systems Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Docker and Kubernetes exposure CI/CD pipeline and DevOps collaboration Experience mentoring engineers and conducting code reviewsWhat You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown 45% React Frontend Development 40% Backend Development (Golang, Node.js, Java) 15% Architecture, DevOps, and System DesignDaily Responsibilities 70% Hands On 15% Management Duties 15% Team CollaborationThe Offer Equity eligibleYou Will Receive The Following Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation TimeApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis now and in the future.Posted By: Kenji Bell