Full-Stack Tech Lead

About us:
Working at Tech Holding isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We are a full-service consulting firm that was founded on the premise of delivering predictable outcomes and high-quality solutions to our clients.  Our founders and team members have industry experience and have held senior positions in a wide variety of companies – from emerging startups to large Fortune 50 firms – and we have taken our combined experiences and developed a unique approach that is supported by the principles of deep expertise, integrity, transparency, and dependability.
The Role:
We are looking for a skilled Lead Full-Stack Engineer (Tech Lead) to join our team. This role is both hands-on and leadership-oriented, requiring the ability to lead technical conversations, contribute to architectural decisions, and guide engineering efforts across the full stack. The ideal candidate will own end-to-end feature delivery, actively contribute to development, and play a key role in shaping technical direction by evaluating existing systems and driving architectural decisions that support future scalability. You will work closely with client stakeholders, product, and engineering teams, participating in ongoing discussions, providing technical insight, and ensuring alignment between business needs and technical execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Own end-to-end feature delivery across the full stack (React, Node.js, database layer)
Lead technical discussions with stakeholders and contribute to client-facing conversations around system design and implementation
Design and drive architectural decisions including API design, data modeling, service boundaries, and caching strategies
Evaluate existing systems and contribute to defining scalable, forward-looking solutions
Set and maintain a high bar for code quality through reviews, tooling, and best practices
Profile performance and debug issues across the stack, from browser to backend systems
Design and maintain scalable search infrastructure, with a focus on Algolia
Provide guidance to engineers and support coordination of development efforts across the team
Participate in incident response, post-mortems, and long-term reliability improvements
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and leadership teams to deliver high-impact features
Requirements:
7+ years of experience in full-stack software engineering
Proven ability to contribute to architectural decisions and system design in complex environments
Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., LLM-based assistants) to improve development workflows, including code generation, debugging, testing, and overall engineering efficiency
Strong expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript
Advanced experience with React (hooks, modern patterns, performance optimization)
Strong backend development experience with Node.js
Experience designing REST and/or GraphQL APIs
Strong knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), including query optimization and indexing
Experience with caching systems such as Redis
Familiarity with authentication patterns (JWT, OAuth, session management)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Strong understanding of observability, logging, and system reliability
Excellent communication skills with the ability to participate in technical discussions with both engineering teams and stakeholders
Nice to have:
Strong hands-on experience with Algolia (highly preferred)
Experience with Next.js, React Server Components, or micro-frontend architectures
Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS)
Familiarity with serverless or edge runtimes
Experience with Docker and containerized environments
Exposure to Kubernetes or infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Pulumi)
Experience with domain-driven design or clean architecture principles
Experience mentoring engineers or contributing to open-source projects
Location:
Beverly Hills, CA (On-site 3 days per week)
Employment type:
W2 - Full Time 
What we offer:
Unlimited PTO
Health + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance
Long Term disability + 401k Match
Professional Development Opportunities
Expected Compensation
150k - 170k annual salary + benefits
*Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Tech Holding is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact our HR