AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a
Lead Full Stack Engineer
to provide hands-on technical leadership for a team of senior engineers building and enhancing software products for a global printing and packaging company. You will own architectural decisions across a Node.js and Next.js stack, set engineering standards, conduct code reviews, drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools including GitHub Copilot and Claude Code, and act as the primary technical counterpart to client stakeholders. The role combines architecture, delivery ownership, and direct client engagement across a distributed engineering team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Own the technical direction and architecture of the platform across backend (Node.js) and frontend (Next.js);
- Lead and mentor a team of senior backend, frontend, QA automation, and AI engineers;
- Translate business initiatives into technical roadmaps, break down epics, and drive estimation;
- Conduct code reviews, define engineering standards, and safeguard code quality across the team;
- Drive adoption of an AI-driven SDLC by integrating AI-assisted development tools into day-to-day workflows;
- Partner with client stakeholders on architecture reviews, technical strategy, and CRO/A/B testing implementation;
- Oversee the maintenance backlog, bug triage, and prioritization alongside the Project Manager;
- Ensure security and quality gates are enforced across all releases;
- Remove blockers and act as the escalation point for technical risks.
MUST HAVES
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7+ years in software engineering, including 2+ years leading engineering teams
;
- Deep expertise in
Node.js and React/Next.js
in production environments;
- Strong architectural background in
distributed systems, API design, scalability, and performance
;
- Hands-on experience with
AWS
;
- Proven track record of setting
engineering standards, code review culture, and CI/CD practices
;
- Experience working directly with client stakeholders and translating business goals into technical plans;
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
NICE TO HAVES
- Experience implementing AI-assisted development workflows;
- Familiarity with Databricks or data lake architectures;
- Exposure to CRO and A/B testing programs;
- Experience leading distributed or hybrid teams across multiple geographies;
- Background in manufacturing, industrial, or B2B SaaS domains.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
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Professional growth
: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
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Competitive compensation
: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
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Exciting projects
: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
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Flextime
: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.
Meet Our Recruitment Process
Application â Coding Challenge â Video Interview â Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview
Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.
If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.
