Lead Full Stack Engineer

About the Opportunity:
A technology-driven organization is seeking a hands-on and people-oriented Lead Full Stack Engineer to join their growing software engineering team and lead 3-5 direct reports. This is a new position based on growth of the organization and new product lines, and will act as a hybrid technical and managerial role, driving both backend architecture and front-end delivery across critical digital platforms used in the transportation industry. The ideal candidate combines deep backend experience with the ability to mentor developers, guide architecture, and foster a positive engineering culture. This is a key leadership opportunity to influence both the product and the team building it.

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 (depending on experience) + 10% target bonus + full benefits (medical/dental/vision/401k match + more)

Location: 100% Remote (PST/MST hours)

Responsibilities:

Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, facilitating technical growth and career progression through regular feedback and development planning.
Lead backend design and architecture using .NET Core and C#, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with product needs.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Design teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Participate in hands-on coding and technical reviews, helping maintain high-quality code and best engineering practices.
Champion a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on innovation, learning, and psychological safety.
Oversee software deployment and cloud operations across Azure or AWS environments using Docker/Kubernetes.
Implement system observability, testing practices, and performance monitoring to ensure reliability and maintainability.

Qualifications:

7+ years of software engineering experience, with demonstrated technical depth in backend systems and API development
Deep expertise in .NET Core and C#, including system architecture and performance optimization
Strong experience with SQL-based databases such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL
Experience deploying and managing cloud-native applications in Azure or AWS
Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with modern frontend tools, including React, TypeScript, and TailwindCSS
Track record of technical mentorship, leadership in peer code reviews, and contributing to team-wide standards
Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, team-first mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

Exposure to microservices architecture, clean architecture, or domain-driven design (DDD)
Familiarity with GraphQL or advanced RESTful API design
Experience with NoSQL solutions like MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Cosmos DB
Knowledge of event-driven systems and messaging frameworks (e.g., Service Bus, MassTransit)
Experience leading or scaling engineering teams and improving dev processes

Benefits & Selling Points:

Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match + many more amazing benefits)
Contribute to a highly mission-driven, non-profit organization focused on transportation safety and efficiency
Work with cutting edge technology with technical freedom to explore and expand on existing skills
Stable, high-growth company with plenty of room to make an impact

About Sayva: Sayva Solutions is an accounting, finance, technology, business transformation and human resources professional services firm whose focus is on long term relationships created through teamwork and doing what is in the best interest of others. By working with Sayva to identify your next career move, you will get the benefit of working with an experienced team who not only has a strong network of trusted clients, but expertise in the markets, and functions, we serve. We can provide insight on what your market value is, what companies have to offer, and what opportunities align best with your professional and personal goals. We are your trusted advisor throughout your search process and can help ensure you are prepared for interviews, have the information to make the best decisions, and receive a strong offer to land you that perfect job. Making a career move is not easy and can be stressful; Sayva can be your partner in making the process smooth, transparent, and rewarding.

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