Headquarters:Michigan URL:https://www.techstarco.io Lead Engineer– Payment Solutions Startup (Hospitality Industry)  Must reside in the State of Michigan, USA Only   About Us:    We are a fast-growing startup revolutionizing payment solutions in the hospitality industry. Our mission is to streamline transactions, improve customer experiences, and bring cutting-edge technology to an industry that demands efficiency and reliability. As a remote-first company with a globalteam, we thrive in a fast-moving environment where innovation and agility drive our success.   The Role:    We’re looking for a Lead Engineer to take ownership of the engineering function, drive product development, and play a crucial role in shaping our technology stack and team. Working independently as an early technical leader, you'll need to be hands-on, wear multiple hats, and balance strategic planning with execution.  You’ll be responsible for all aspects of development, from design to implementation and testing. You’ll ensure the system is scalable, secure, and user-friendly, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Strong coding skills, problem-solving abilities, and self-sufficiency are essential, as you’ll manage the technical direction and be the go-to expert for the system’s development. This role offers autonomy and the chance to shape the future of our product and grow into a CTO or senior leadership position as we scale.   Key Responsibilities:     Lead, mentor and build a front-end& back-end development team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.     Oversee the architecture and development of microservices, ensuring scalability and performance.     Make informed decisions regarding the technology stack, tools, and platforms.     Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.     Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, providing expert guidance and solutions.     Leverage AWS or other cloud services to optimize and enhance the platform’s capabilities.   Backend Development:     Design and develop a scalable REST API using Go.     Implement core modules, including user management, creditcard transactions and ACH transactions     Ensure the API supports, including a Web App and Mobile App   Frontend Development:     Build a basic/scaffold responsive web application using React.     Collaborate with the UI/UX designer to implement user-friendly interfaces for customer-facing and admin applications.      Infrastructure and DevOps:     Deploy applications AWS.     Set up CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.   Required Qualifications     At least 5 year of professional experience in developing full-stack applications.     Expertise in GoLang and Node.js.     Proficiency in frontend technologies such as React or Vue.js.     Familiarity with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and API design.     Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.     Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.     Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues.   Preferred Skills     Experience building Payment Platforms     Experience with DevOps and cloud infrastructure.     Knowledge of IoT integrations.     Knowledge of NFC technologies.     Familiarity with mobile app development (iOS and Android).     Stripe Integration Experience   Take-aways      PLEASE NOTE:  although this is a fully remote position, you must reside in the state of Michigan, USA.        Minimum 3 month contract, that can grow into a full time position.     Competitive Compensation     Remote-first with a globally distributed team.     Work on a cutting-edge product in the fast-moving fintech and hospitality space.     High impact role with direct influence on product direction and company growth.     Opportunity to grow into a CTO or senior leadership position as we scale.   If you're passionate about building technology that transforms an industry and want to be part of an ambitious startup, we'd love to hear from you!   Apply atCareers@techstarco.io       To apply:https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/tech-star-company-lead-engineer-must-reside-in-michigan-usa