TL;DR

Lead Fullstack Software Engineer (React/Node.js): Owning technical direction and system architecture across multiple client engagements for an innovative experiential technology agency with an accent on scalable production-grade systems and client leadership. Focus on designing resilient architectures spanning frontend, backend, and cloud integrations while mentoring engineering teams.

Location: Fully remote within the USA. (Optional office presence in San Diego, CA; Orlando, FL; Chicago, IL)

Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year

Company

%hirify_global% (a CourtAvenue company) specializes in implementing innovative, unconventional ways for end-users to interact with technology through high-end experiential installations.

What you will do

Define and own system architecture across multiple concurrent client projects, ensuring scalability and resilience.
Establish architectural standards and design patterns, making final decisions on tech stack and integrations.
Lead technical planning and execution for large, high-stakes client engagements.
Maintain hands-on involvement in critical code paths while overseeing CI/CD, automated testing, and observability.
Act as the senior technical authority in client meetings to translate ambiguous requirements into concrete plans.
Mentor senior and mid-level engineers to raise the bar on system design and code quality.

Requirements

10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Proven track record as a Lead Engineer, Tech Lead, or Architect.
Prior experience working in a software agency or consultancy delivering client projects.
Deep expertise in modern frontend frameworks (React preferred) and backend systems (Node.js, TypeScript).
Strong proficiency in AWS, API design (REST, real-time systems), and fault-tolerant system design.
Must be based in the USA.

Nice to have

Experience with interactive installations, IoT, or real-world hardware-adjacent systems.
Background in experience design or spatial computing.

Culture & Benefits

Fully remote work arrangement.
Opportunity to work on unconventional, novel, and real-world interactive experiences.
Collaborative environment that values humility, curiosity, and clear communication.
Occasional travel for client site visits, installations, and internal planning.