Lead Full Stack Engineer (AI-Focused, Hands-On)

Location: Remote
Type: Long term contract

Overview

We re looking for a hands-on Lead Full Stack Engineer to help build and scale a consumer-facing, AI-powered web platform that helps users discover the best insurance options for their individual needs. This role sits within a fast-moving, startup-style subsidiary backed by a large enterprise, offering the agility of a startup with the scale and impact of an established organization.

This is a true player-coach role you ll spend roughly 60% of your time writing production code while also helping lead and elevate a small group of engineers. You ll take real ownership of features and systems, influence technical direction, and help integrate AI-driven capabilities that directly improve the customer experience.

What You ll Be Working On

A modern, consumer-facing website that allows users to input personal information and receive personalized plan recommendations
AI-powered features that improve discovery, personalization, and engagement
High-traffic experiences with peak usage during enrollment periods
A platform that prioritizes usability, performance, and reliability for a broad and diverse user base

What You ll Do

Spend the majority of your time designing and writing high-quality, maintainable code
Own features and initiatives end-to-end from idea through delivery and iteration
Help establish and reinforce engineering best practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Lead by example while supporting multiple small development pods without micromanaging
Introduce and help teams adopt new tools, technologies, and AI-driven solutions
Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering peers in an agile, startup-like environment
Participate in and promote code reviews, pairing, and thoughtful technical discussions
Act as a force multiplier by unblocking engineers and enabling teams to move quickly and independently

What We re Looking For

A strong engineer who wants to keep coding and doesn t want to step away from hands-on work
A self-driven leader with a clear sense of ownership and accountability
Someone comfortable operating in ambiguity and helping shape direction
An engineer who asks thoughtful questions, explains their approach, and communicates clearly
Curiosity and genuine interest in AI and how it can improve real customer experiences

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience building and architecting full stack web applications
Strong experience with modern JavaScript and TypeScript
Front-end experience with modern frameworks (Vue preferred)
Back-end experience with Node.js and REST APIs
Exposure to .NET / C# environments
Hands-on experience practicing Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Experience working in agile teams with code reviews, pairing, and collaboration
Strong communication skills and ability to talk through technical decisions

Nice to Have

Experience integrating AI/ML-driven features into customer-facing products
Experience working in startup or greenfield environments
Background in event-driven or microservices architectures
A history of side projects or initiatives that went beyond core job responsibilities

Why This Role

High ownership and visibility
True hands-on leadership (not a people-manager-only role)
Opportunity to build impactful, AI-driven customer experiences
Startup energy with enterprise backing
A team with high standards that values curiosity, collaboration, and quality

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Lead Full Stack Engineer

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