8+ years of overall experience; 5+ years building production systems on AWS
Hands-on full stack development experience with React/Next.js and either Spring Boot (Java) or Node.js
Deep expertise in AWS services including Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, and API Gateway
Proficient in DynamoDB data modeling and architectural tradeoffs
Experience in writing and maintaining technical documentation like ADRs in tools like Confluence
Proven leadership in project delivery and managing engineering teams
Strong communication skills for engaging with senior client stakeholders
Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of full stack applications from frontend to backend on AWS
Architect and implement cloud-native solutions and event-driven architectures
Manage full project lifecycle and client engagements simultaneously
Document technical processes and architectural decisions for team reference
Translate business requirements into technical designs and propose improvements
Mentor team members and engage in agile processes
Collaborate with principal architects on technical standards
Manage integrations with vendors and third-party services
Set up and automate testing and sandbox environments
Directly interface with senior stakeholders to drive project alignment
Benefits
Flexible work schedule and remote-work options
Opportunities for professional development and training
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Support for leadership opportunities and team mentorship
Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools for development
Full Job Description
Lead / Principal Full Stack Engineer - AWSAnblicks | Dallas, Texas | Full Time
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end design, development, and delivery of full stack applications built on React/Next.js (frontend), Spring Boot/Java or Node.js (backend), deployed on AWS
Architect and implement cloud-native, event-driven solutions using Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, EventBridge, and IAM
Own complete project delivery across one or more client engagements simultaneously - from requirements through production
Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture decision records (ADRs), runbooks, and integration specs in Confluence
Translate ambiguous business requirements into system designs - challenge the spec, identify gaps, propose better solutions
Lead and mentor a team of engineers; participate in daily agile and scrum processes
Drive architecture decisions in collaboration with principal architects; establish and enforce cross-project technical standards
Manage vendor and third-party integrations end-to-end
Set up and maintain sandbox environments and testing automation pipelines
Interact directly with senior client stakeholders - present architecture, drive alignment, own the technical relationship
Required Skills
8+ years of overall experience; 5+ years building production systems on AWS
Hands-on full stack development - React/Next.js on the frontend, Spring Boot (Java) or Node.js on the backend
Deep AWS expertise: Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, EventBridge, IAM, serverless and event-driven architecture
DynamoDB data modeling - partition key design, GSI strategy, single-table vs multi-table tradeoffs, capacity planning
Experience writing and maintaining technical documentation - ADRs, architecture docs, runbooks - in Confluence or equivalent
Proven ability to lead project delivery, manage engineers, and operate autonomously across complex engagements
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to VP and C-suite audiences
Good to Have
Amazon Connect, Lex, Polly or equivalent contact center / telephony experience
Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure as code
PostgreSQL + JSONB or NoSQL modeling for application consolidation projects
QuickSight or similar BI tooling for reporting pipelines
AI-first mindset - familiarity with MCP, Claude Code, Kiro, or agentic tooling
Required Skills
Architectural Patterns Agility/Speed of Execution End-to-End Project design Ambition and motivation Adaptability and Flexibility
