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# Lead Full Stack Engineer / Houston, TX

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Continuous Integration, Node.Js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/lead-full-stack-engineer-houston-tx-houston-tx-usa-58852256

## About the Role

_ * Maintain strong focus on delivery while balancing hands-on work Tasks * 7+ years of experience with TypeScript, React, Node.js * Must have leadership or team lead experience * Recent experience with CI/CD processes and deployment processes Key requirements * Medical Insurance * Dental & Orthodontia Benefits * Vision Benefits * 401(k) including match * Paid Sick Time Leave * Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

## Description

Experteer Overview In this onsite contract-to-hire role, you will provide hands-on technical leadership to drive architectural direction and modernize platforms, working closely with executive leadership. You will split time between frontend and backend work, mentoring engineers and delivering key projects in a collaborative team. You will influence engineering practices and CI/CD processes to improve delivery across the full software lifecycle. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape technical direction in a fast-paced environment. Compensation / Benefits * Provide hands-on technical leadership and contribute to architecture decisions * Lead and deliver key projects across frontend and backend * Mentor engineers and promote best practices * Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams * Improve engineering processes, CI/CD, and deployment workflows * Modernize existing platforms and build new solutions * Foster a collaborative, high-quality development culture * Maintain strong focus on delivery while balancing hands-on work Tasks * 7+ years of experience with TypeScript, React, Node.js * Must have leadership or team lead experience * Recent experience with CI/CD processes and deployment processes Key requirements * Medical Insurance * Dental & Orthodontia Benefits * Vision Benefits * 401(k) including match * Paid Sick Time Leave * Pre-tax Commuter Benefit


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