Lead Full Stack Engineer

Lead Full Stack Engineer React / Node/ AWS Serverless / AIPhoenix, ArizonaHybridContract$60/hr - $80/hrA Phoenix-based transportation and logistics organization is seeking a Lead / Senior Full Stack Engineer to join a highly innovative technology team focused on rapid application development, emerging technologies, and cloud-native solutions. This is a long-term contract opportunity with a hybrid schedule, requiring onsite presence two days per week in the Phoenix area. The environment is heavily focused on React, Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS Serverless technologies. This role offers the opportunity to lead a growing offshore engineering team while remaining hands-on in architecture, development, and delivery. The ideal candidate enjoys working in fast-paced environments, building solutions from concept through production, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to quickly bring new ideas to life. Contract Duration: Multi-Year Contract OpportunityRequired Skills & ExperienceProven experience leading engineering teams and/or technical projectsStrong full-stack development background with React and Node.jsExpertise with TypeScriptDeep AWS cloud experience, particularly serverless architecturesHands-on experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and related cloud-native servicesExperience building production applications that leverage LLMs and AI services for workflow automation, document processing, and data extraction.Experience mentoring distributed or offshore development teamsStrong understanding of software design, testing, and delivery best practicesExperience building applications from business requirements through production deploymentDesired Skills & ExperienceAWS CDK and CloudFormation experienceRedux expertiseExperience with RDS/MySQLFamiliarity with CloudFront and S3Knowledge of security permissions, access controls, and cloud governanceExperience working in innovation, R&D, or rapid prototyping environmentsExposure to modern AI-assisted development toolsWhat You Will Be DoingTech BreakdownReactTypeScriptReduxNode.jsREST APIsAWS Serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS/MySQL, S3, CloudFront, CDK, CloudFormation)Unit testingCI/CD automationGit-based workflowsDaily ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a growing offshore team of developers, QA professionals, and technical contributorsDesign and develop cloud-native applications, APIs, frontend applications, and backend servicesPartner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutionsParticipate in architecture decisions and technical planningReview code, enforce engineering standards, and support team growthYou will receive the following benefits:Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your familyDental & Orthodontia BenefitsVision BenefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsVoluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) including match with pre and post-tax optionsPaid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver PlanMotion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.Specialization:Javascript