about the role

we are searching for a hands-on engineering technical lead to drive software architecture, maintain high-quality engineering standards, and lead a high-performing team of 5 developers.

in this role, you will design scalable web applications and robust backend systems while remaining actively involved in writing code. You will balance architectural vision with mentorship, ensuring our full-stack solutions are fast, secure, and maintainable.

work scheme & compensation

- work model: hybrid in cdmx after 3–6 months (first 3–6 months are 100% remote).
- contract type: independent contractor.
- compensation: paid in usd.

key responsibilities

- technical leadership & architecture: design, implement, and maintain scalable microservices and monolithic architectures tailored to business needs.
- hands-on development: maintain an active coding footprint while providing daily technical direction to a team of 5 engineers.
- backend & api mastery: enforce best practices for backend engineering, robust api design (rest/graphql), and security protocols (oauth 2.0, jwt).
- data strategy: define data persistence strategies across relational databases (postgresql), nosql solutions (mongodb), and high-performance caching (redis).
- code quality & mentorship: drive high code standards, conduct deep-dive code reviews,



identify vulnerabilities/performance bottlenecks, and mentor team members.
- infrastructure collaboration: partner with devops to optimize ci/cd pipelines, containerization (docker, kubernetes), and cloud deployments (aws, gcp, azure).

qualifications & requirements

- experience: 6+ years in full-stack web application development, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
- tech stack: 3+ years of deep expertise in node.js, react, javascript/typescript, and python .
- database systems: strong hands-on experience with sql (postgresql, bigquery) and nosql (mongodb, redis).
- devops & cloud: proficiency with docker, kubernetes, ci/cd pipelines, and cloud environments (aws/azure/gcp).
- track record: proven ability to deliver enterprise-level projects, profile slow code, and patch security vulnerabilities.
- soft skills: strong communication, agile execution, and pragmatic problem-solving capabilities.
- education: bachelor’s degree in computer science, it, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

how to apply if you meet the requirements and are interested in the role, please apply here and complete our preliminary technical assessment to fast-track your application:

take the technical assessment here:

*only candidates who take the test will be considered*

📌 Engineering technical lead (México)
🏢 Amalga Group
📍 México