Lead Full Stack Engineer Boston, MA **Hybrid** Contract $75/hr - $90/hr We are a gaming start-up reimagining how players connect, compete, and play online. We’re building a next-generation platform that blends competitive gaming with social interaction, creating immersive experiences for a global community. Our team is made up of passionate engineers, designers, and gamers who are driven by creativity, innovation, and a shared love of games. We’re looking for a **Lead Full Stack Engineer** to join us at a pivotal moment. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of critical technology decisions, shape our platform from the ground up, and grow into a senior leadership role within the engineering team. **What You'll Do:** + Lead the development of new features and architecture across our full stack (React + TypeScript on the frontend, Node.js on the backend) + Collaborate closely with product designers, game developers, and other engineers to deliver highly interactive web experiences + Own technical decision-making and help shape our engineering culture and best practices + Ensure performance, scalability, and security as we scale our platform to thousands of concurrent users + Mentor junior developers and help grow the team **You're a Great Fit If You:** + 5+ years of full stack development experience, ideally at a start-up or fast-growing tech company + Are fluent in **React, TypeScript** , and **Node.js** + Know how to design and consume RESTful or GraphQL APIs + Have strong experience with modern CI/CD workflows, testing, and deployment strategies + Are excited about gaming, community platforms, or interactive real-time systems + Thrive in fast-moving environments and aren’t afraid to wear multiple hats **Bonus Points:** + Experience with WebSockets, multiplayer game logic, or real-time infrastructure + Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure + Passion for competitive gaming or experience in the game development ecosystem **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Elizabeth Wyckoff **Specialization:** + Javascript