Technical Lead (Java, Python, AWS)

TL;DR

Technical Lead (Java, Python, AWS): Leading the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend services and architecting AWS-based solutions with an accent on robust backend architectures, data flows, and persistence layers. Focus on developing high-quality, production-ready backend code, making key technical decisions, and driving continuous improvements in deployed systems.

Location: Remote in Costa Rica

Company

hirify.global is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions, including Cloud Services, AI & LLM Engineering, and Cybersecurity.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend services.
• Propose and architect AWS-based solutions, including creation and optimization of cloud services.
• Translate functional and non-functional requirements into robust backend architectures (APIs, data flows, persistence layers).
• Develop high-quality, production-ready backend code (Java/Python), including automated testing.
• Make key technical decisions regarding databases, data models, and storage strategies.
• Own deployed backend systems—monitoring, troubleshooting, and driving continuous improvements.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Costa Rica.
• Strong Senior or Lead-level engineering experience.
• Advanced hands-on experience in AWS cloud engineering.
• Expertise in Java (preferred) or Python for backend development.
• Strong understanding of system design, distributed systems, cloud-native development, and backend best practices.
• Proven ability to lead design, collaborate on architectural discussions, and define requirements.

Nice to have

• DevOps experience, including infrastructure-as-code, observability, monitoring, and system reliability.
• Experience with high-scale data systems, event-driven architectures, or microservices.

Culture & Benefits

• Global company culture that values diversity and inclusion.
• Focus on professional development in areas like Cloud Services, AI, and Quality Engineering.
• Non-discriminatory hiring practices based solely on skills.