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Motion Recruitment

Senior Full Stack Engineer

waltham, MA

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About this opportunity

Motion Recruitment lists this Senior Full Stack Engineer opportunity in waltham, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

This client is looking for a senior software engineer who enjoys building products from the ground up and influencing both technology strategy and product direction. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to lead the development of a next-generation field technology platform used in real-world operational environments. Based in the greater Boston area, you'll work on modern web, mobile, and cloud technologies while helping shape a product that bridges software, connected devices, and data-driven workflows.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-ownership environment where technical leadership goes hand-in-hand with hands-on development. You'll have significant influence over architecture, engineering standards, and roadmap decisions while collaborating closely with product and engineering stakeholders. Beyond writing code, you'll help establish best practices, mentor engineers, and drive the evolution of a scalable platform used in fast-paced operational settings.

Required Skills & Experience

7+ years of professional software engineering experience

Strong expertise developing applications with React and modern JavaScript frameworks

Experience building and deploying production-grade mobile applications

Proven ability to design scalable cloud-based systems and services

Hands-on experience developing RESTful APIs and distributed systems

Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practices

Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes

Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills

Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience with Google Cloud Platform or similar cloud ecosystems

Knowledge of image capture, sensor integration, or computer vision applications

Experience designing applications that function reliably in low-connectivity or offline environments

Familiarity with event-driven architectures, messaging systems, or pub/sub frameworks

Exposure to IoT, robotics, edge computing, or connected hardware platforms

Experience within automotive, industrial technology, or field service industries

Open-source project contributions

Experience working in startup or high-growth environments

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

40% Front-End & Mobile Development (React-based applications)

35% Cloud Services & Backend Engineering

15% Architecture & Technical Strategy

10% DevOps, Automation & Platform Reliability

Daily Responsibilities

70% Hands-On Development

15% Technical Leadership & Mentorship

15% Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Offer You Will Receive The Following Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Generous Paid Time Off and company holidays

Career growth and leadership opportunities

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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Worksite address

waltham, MA, 02254, US

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