Lead Full-Stack Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Full-Stack Engineer in Switzerland.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineer to lead the architecture and technical direction of a global platform. The Lead Full-Stack Engineer will be responsible for designing scalable systems, building APIs, and developing automation workflows that impact millions of users worldwide. You will work across the full stack, from frontend interfaces to backend services and cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and maintainability.

The role emphasizes hands‑paced technical leadership, setting standards, and mentoring engineers by example. The environment is fast‑paced, innovative, and remote‑friendly, allowing you to focus on building high‑quality solutions without unnecessary bureaucracy. You will have ownership over critical systems that shape how people live and interact with technology globally.

• Define and evolve the technical architecture powering web applications, APIs, automation engines, and cloud infrastructure.
• Deliver end‑to‑end features across frontend, backend, and serverless infrastructure with high quality and speed.
• Architect scalable, API‑first platforms connecting internal tools and external partners.
• Build intelligent, event‑driven workflows that automate manual operations and optimize processes.
• Integrate and maintain complex connections with external platforms such as payment processors, booking systems, and communication tools.
• Deploy and operate secure, reliable, and globally performant infrastructure on cloud platforms.
• Mentor engineers, establish best practices, and perform critical code reviews.
• Solve complex technical challenges, including real‑time data sync, pricing intelligence, keyless access, AI‑powered alerts, and operational dashboards.

• Strong senior‑level experience with Node.js, React, and AWS serverless architecture.
• Proven ownership of system architecture and complex distributed systems.
• Deep experience designing and scaling API‑first platforms.
• Experience with Python or FastAPI for automation or data services is a plus.
• History of building production‑grade systems used at real‑world scale.
• High standards for code quality, reliability, and performance.
• Builder’s mindset — capable of executing quickly while thinking long‑term.
• Comfortable taking full ownership of systems end‑to‑end.

• Competitive salary with performance‑based rewards.
• Remote‑first work environment, flexible location.
• Opportunity to architect systems that impact millions globally.
• High ownership and autonomy within a small, elite team.
• Professional growth through technical mentorship and hands‑on experience.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and complex distributed systems.
• Inclusive and dynamic culture that values innovation and responsibility.

We use an AI‑powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role’s core requirements. Our system identifies the top‑fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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