Software Developer LEAD – ID #283

Werben HR; Colombia; Presencial; COP 367.215.041 - 477.379.553; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A technology company is seeking a Technical Lead for its product team to drive architectural decisions and lead development for an essential enterprise web app. The role requires a strong engineering leader with over 10 years of software development experience in a collaborative Agile environment. Responsibilities include providing technical guidance, designing software features, and mentoring developers. The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge in Java, Spring, and Agile methodologies. This position is fully remote based in Colombia.

Formación

• 10+ years of professional software development experience in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience in technical leadership or solution architecture roles.
• Excellent communication skills influencing technical decisions.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for the platform.
• Design and develop end-to-end software features.
• Lead the team through all phases of the SDLC.

Conocimientos

Java

Spring

Hibernate

Agile Development

Team Leadership

RESTful APIs

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

Git

Jira

Descripción del empleo

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20 February, 2026

LATAM, 100% Remote

Role Overview

We are seeking a Technical Lead to join the product team. In this role, you will lead the technical direction, architecture, and delivery of the enterprise web app— a mission-critical platform that supports continuing education and workforce development at higher education institutions.

You will combine hands-on development with technical leadership, guiding the team through the full software development lifecycle. This opportunity is ideal for a strong engineering leader who enjoys mentoring developers, driving architectural decisions, and delivering scalable, high-quality enterprise solutions in a collaborative Agile environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for the platform.
• Design and develop end-to-end software features, remaining hands-on with backend and web components when needed.
• Partner with Product Management to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and roadmaps.
• Lead the team through all phases of the SDLC: requirements, architecture, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Mentor and coach developers, promoting engineering excellence and best practices.
• Drive project planning, technical estimation, and continuous improvement within an Agile framework.
• Ensure delivery of secure, high-performance, and scalable solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
• Oversee code quality through reviews, standards enforcement, and technical governance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, DevOps, and other teams to ensure reliable releases and platform stability.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities across the platform.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience in technical leadership, team mentorship, or solution architecture roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with several of the following technologies:
  • Java, Spring, Hibernate
  • Apache Tomcat, Apache HTTP Server
  • JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Bootstrap
  • MS SQL Server
  • RESTful APIs
  • Reporting and integration tools such as Tableau, SnapLogic, or Crystal Reports
• Experience working in Agile software teams using development tools (e.g., Git, Jira).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams.
• Strong focus on code quality, scalability, and maintainability.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical leadership mindset
• Strategic and systems thinking
• Ownership and accountability for team deliverables
• Effective mentor and team builder
• Passion for building reliable enterprise software