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RIT Solutions, Inc.

Lead Full Stack Engineer

RIT Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to join their team in a Professional Service role. The role involves working with software development teams to leverage the company ...

RIT Solutions, Inc.

Lead Full Stack Engineer

RIT Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to join their team in a Professional Service role. The role involves working with software development teams to leverage the company ...

Namely

Lead Full Stack Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150 - $210/hr

Overview Genies is seeking a contract Lead Full Stack Engineer to guide the technical direction, architecture, and execution of our avatar-driven digital products. You'll be a player-coach -- leading ...

Genies Inc.

Lead Full Stack Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$140 - $220/hr

Overview Genies is seeking a contract Lead Full Stack Engineer to guide the technical direction, architecture, and execution of our avatar-driven digital products. You'll be a player-coach -- leading ...

Genies, Inc.

Lead Full Stack Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Overview Genies is seeking a contract Lead Full Stack Engineer to guide the technical direction, architecture, and execution of our avatar-driven digital products. You'll be a player-coach - leading ...

Genies, Inc.

Lead Full Stack Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$220K - $260K/yr

Overview Genies is seeking a contract Lead Full Stack Engineer to guide the technical direction, architecture, and execution of our avatar-driven digital products. You'll be a player-coach - leading ...

Salesforce, Inc.

Lead Full Stack Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$172.50 - $260.10/hr

We're looking for a Lead Member of Technical Staff (LMTS) who pairs deep Design System / UI platform expertise with full-stack cloud product engineering, and who works AI-natively -- using AI ...

AIR Communities

Lead Full Stack Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

We are seeking an experienced Lead Full-Stack Engineer to join our dynamic data team. The ideal candidate is skilled in designing and delivering scalable, high-quality applications across modern ...

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How much do lead full stack engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead full stack engineer in the United States is $134,771.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,000.00 and $158,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lead Full Stack Engineer vs Software Architect?

AspectLead Full Stack EngineerSoftware Architect
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, experience in full stack developmentBachelor's or Master's in CS, software design certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentHands-on coding, team leadership, project managementDesigning system architecture, high-level technical planning
Industry UsageCommon in tech companies, startups, and product teamsUsed in large enterprises, consulting firms, and complex system projects
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on coding, team leadership, project deliveryFocus on system design, technical standards, long-term architecture

The Lead Full Stack Engineer is primarily involved in coding, leading development teams, and managing projects. In contrast, a Software Architect focuses on designing overall system architecture and technical standards. While both roles require strong technical skills, the Lead Full Stack Engineer is more hands-on, whereas the Software Architect is more strategic and design-oriented.

What is a lead full stack engineer?

A lead full stack engineer is a senior software developer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of web applications. They often oversee technical teams, coordinate project tasks, and ensure code quality, using skills in programming languages, frameworks, and tools like JavaScript, React, Node.js, and version control systems. Leadership, strong problem-solving, and communication skills are essential in this role.
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Infographic showing various Lead Full Stack Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,771 per year, or $64.8 per hour.

Lead Full Stack Engineer

Interon IT Solutions

Mclean, VA • On-site

Contractor

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Title: Lead Full stack Engineer

Location: Rockville, MD or Tysons, VA (Hybrid) (3 days onsite)

Contract: 6+ month Contract with extension

 

Needs to be Local in DC/MD/VA and required to take Assessment and needs to attend F2F interview

 

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on in the design, development, and delivery of modern cloud-native applications. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, guiding engineering teams, establishing best practices, and delivering scalable, resilient solutions in AWS. You'll partner closely with architects, product managers, and fellow engineers to drive technical direction, mentor team members, and ensure high-quality software delivery.

Required Qualifications

  • 10 years of professional software engineering experience developing enterprise web applications.
  • 2 years of technical leadership experience leading engineering teams or serving as a technical lead.
  • Expert-level experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript development.
  • Strong experience building applications with Angular 18, including RxJS, Ngx Formly, component architecture, and monorepo development.
  • Deep understanding of object-oriented design, software architecture, and distributed systems.
  • Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and event-driven services.
  • Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL database technologies.
  • Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.

Cloud & DevOps

  • Strong experience designing cloud-native solutions on AWS.
  • Hands-on experience with:

o   AWS Lambda

o   API Gateway

o   Step Functions

o   Amazon SQS/SNS

o   ECS

o   S3

o   RDS

o   DynamoDB

o   DocumentDB

  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure automation and deployment best practices.

Testing & Engineering Excellence

  • Experience developing automated testing strategies using Playwright with TypeScript.
  • Strong understanding of unit, integration, end-to-end, and performance testing methodologies.
  • Passion for code quality, maintainability, security, and observability.
  • Experience driving engineering standards, documentation, and development best practices across teams.