Own system architecture across multiple concurrent client projects.
Define and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and non-functional requirements.
Make final technical decisions on stack selection, integrations, and trade-offs.
Design scalable, resilient systems spanning frontend, backend, cloud, and hardware-adjacent integrations.
Lead technical planning and execution for large, high-stakes client engagements.
Remain hands-on in critical code paths while delegating effectively.
Drive engineering rigor: code reviews, CI/CD, automated testing, observability.
Own technical outcomes, including production stability and incident response.
Operate comfortably in a software agency model: shifting priorities, parallel clients, fixed timelines.
Translate ambiguous client requirements into concrete technical plans.
Act as senior technical authority in client meetings.
Balance delivery speed with long-term maintainability under real-world constraints.
Lead and mentor senior and mid-level engineers.
Raise the bar on system design, code quality, and technical communication.
Guide engineers through architectural reasoning and trade-off analysis.
Support hiring, onboarding, and technical evaluation.
Partner with product, design, and executive leadership.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Align technical execution with business goals and experiential outcomes.

10+ years professional software engineering experience.
Demonstrated leadership as a Lead Engineer, Tech Lead, or Architect.
Prior experience working at a software agency or consultancy delivering client projects.
Proven ownership of end-to-end system architecture.
Strong client-facing communication skills.
Deep experience delivering production systems under deadlines.

Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer

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