Injection Molding Tooling Engineer

Ambu A/S; Chihuahua; Remote; MXN 2,257,000 - 3,385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first company

Job summary

Ambu A/S is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Backend) for a fully remote role. You will steer backend architecture, mentor a team, and build scalable, resilient services across Python/Java/Go/Node.js in a cloud environment.

You will collaborate with product and frontend teams to define requirements and drive best practices in CI/CD, testing, and monitoring, while ensuring data security and high availability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in backend software development with leadership experience.
• Skilled in designing scalable distributed systems and backend architectures.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages and frameworks.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms and microservices.
• Strong data modeling, messaging, and caching knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of backend services and APIs.
• Architect scalable, highly available systems using modern tech.
• Collaborate with product teams and frontend engineers to define requirements.
• Write high-quality, well-tested code in Python/Java/Go/Node.js.
• Mentor backend engineers and drive code reviews for quality.
• Address performance bottlenecks and tech debt.
• Promote CI/CD, testing strategies, and monitoring practices.
• Contribute to technical strategy and engineering governance.
• Ensure data security and system integrity.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and adoption opportunities.

Skills

Backend development

Distributed systems

Leadership

Python/Java/Go/Node.js

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD & testing

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP

Kafka/RabbitMQ

Docker/Kubernetes

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.
• Contribute to technical decision-making and strategic planning for the engineering department.
• Ensure the security and integrity of data and systems.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending adoption where appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Proven expertise in designing and building complex, scalable distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js) and their associated frameworks.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and caching mechanisms.