Backend Engineer (Node) - Remote Work | Ref#300880

BairesDev; México; Remote; MXN 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Backend) for a fully remote fintech project. You will shape the technical direction, design scalable backend services, and mentor a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software.

You should have deep expertise in backend architectures, distributed systems, and modern stack familiarity with Python, Java, Go, or Node.js. Strong communication and autonomy are essential in our remote-first culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading backend teams in fintech or similar domains.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote environment.
• Proven track record delivering scalable backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend services and APIs.
• Architect robust, scalable, and highly available systems using modern technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and solutions.
• Write high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code in languages like Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Mentor and guide a team of backend engineers, fostering their technical growth and ensuring code quality through rigorous reviews.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and technical debt.
• Drive best practices in software development, including CI/CD, testing strategies, and system monitoring.

Skills

Backend architecture

Distributed systems

Mentoring

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Tools

Python

Java

Go

Node.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing tech company specializing in innovative fintech solutions, is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Software Engineer (Backend) to spearhead their backend development efforts. This fully remote position offers the chance to shape the technical direction of critical systems, mentor a talented team of engineers, and contribute to building highly scalable and resilient platforms. We are looking for a leader with a deep understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, and a passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. You will play a crucial role in driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of collaboration, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software. As a remote-first company, strong communication skills, proactivity, and the ability to work autonomously are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend services and APIs.
• Architect robust, scalable, and highly available systems using modern technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and solutions.
• Write high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code in languages like Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Mentor and guide a team of backend engineers, fostering their technical growth and ensuring code quality through rigorous reviews.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and technical debt.
• Drive best practices in software development, including CI/CD, testing strategies, and system monitoring.