Lead Full Stack Engineer React / Node/ AWS Serverless / AI

Lead Full Stack Engineer (React, Node, AWS Serverless)

Phoenix, Arizona
Hybrid
Contract
$60/hr - $80/hr
A Phoenix-based transportation and logistics organization is seeking a Lead / Senior Full Stack Engineer to join a highly innovative technology team focused on rapid application development, emerging technologies, and cloud-native solutions. This is a long-term contract opportunity with a hybrid schedule, requiring onsite presence two days per week in the Phoenix area. The environment is heavily focused on React, Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS Serverless technologies. This role offers the opportunity to lead a growing offshore engineering team while remaining hands-on in architecture, development, and delivery. The ideal candidate enjoys working in fast-paced environments, building solutions from concept through production, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to quickly bring new ideas to life. Contract Duration: Multi-Year Contract Opportunity
Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience leading engineering teams and/or technical projects
Strong full-stack development background with React and Node.js
Expertise with TypeScript
Deep AWS cloud experience, particularly serverless architectures
Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and related cloud-native services
Experience mentoring distributed or offshore development teams
Strong understanding of software design, testing, and delivery best practices
Experience building applications from business requirements through production deployment
Desired Skills & Experience

AWS CDK and CloudFormation experience
Redux expertise
Experience with RDS/MySQL
Familiarity with CloudFront and S3
Knowledge of security permissions, access controls, and cloud governance
Experience working in innovation, R&D, or rapid prototyping environments
Exposure to modern AI-assisted development tools
What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown
React
TypeScript
Redux
Node.js
REST APIs
AWS Serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS/MySQL, S3, CloudFront, CDK, CloudFormation)
Unit testing
CI/CD automation
Git-based workflows
Daily Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a growing offshore team of developers, QA professionals, and technical contributors
Design and develop cloud-native applications, APIs, frontend applications, and backend services
Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Participate in architecture decisions and technical planning
Review code, enforce engineering standards, and support team growth
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Specialization: Javascript