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/Azu

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