Lead Software Developer (Backend)

TL;DR

Lead Software Developer (Backend): Designing and delivering scalable, data-driven product systems and high-volume data processing pipelines with an accent on distributed systems and cloud architecture. Focus on optimizing high-throughput REST APIs, implementing event-driven applications, and mentoring engineering teams to raise quality standards.

Location: Remote and hybrid options available across most regions (Salary listed in MXN)

Salary: $950,000 – $1,177,000 MXN

Company

A global leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM) providing SaaS solutions to optimize revenue and seller performance for global industry leaders.

What you will do

• Own critical product components end-to-end to improve system quality, scalability, and reliability.
• Design and scale REST APIs and large-scale data processing pipelines for high-volume datasets.
• Architect backend services for high throughput and low-latency performance.
• Develop event-driven applications using Python, TypeScript, C#, and AWS-native services.
• Mentor developers, guide code reviews, and drive engineering quality standards.

Requirements

• 6+ years of backend or full-stack engineering experience with a strong backend focus.
• 3+ years working with TypeScript, Node.js, or C#.
• Advanced experience with AWS (EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Step Functions).
• Proven experience with large datasets and distributed computing (Spark, Dask, EMR, Glue, Kafka).
• Solid understanding of system design, scalability patterns, and cloud architecture.

Nice to have

• Experience building data-driven or ML-enabled systems.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and streaming systems.
• Experience with experimentation frameworks or A/B testing.
• Contributions to open source, technical blogs, or conference talks.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to local needs.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and public holidays.
• Dedicated Volunteer Days and Ignite Days for continuous learning.
• Tuition assistance for continuing education and professional development.
• Flexible work arrangements with remote and hybrid options.