Manufacturing Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Irapuato; Remote; MXN 2,226,000 - 3,340,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Backend) for a fully remote role to guide backend development, mentor engineers, and shape technical direction for scalable fintech platforms.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in backend development, strong leadership experience, and deep expertise in Python/Java/Go/Node.js, cloud platforms, and distributed systems. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in backend software development, including leadership roles.
• Designing and building complex, scalable distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or Node.js and related frameworks.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices.
• Deep knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Experience with message queues like Kafka or RabbitMQ and caching.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of backend services and APIs.
• Architect robust, scalable, highly available systems.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers on requirements.
• Write high-quality, well-tested code in Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Mentor backend engineers and enforce code quality via reviews.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and tech debt.
• Drive CI/CD, testing strategies, and monitoring practices.
• Contribute to engineering strategy and technical decisions.
• Ensure data and system security and integrity.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

Node.js

AWS

Azure

GCP

Microservices

SQL

NoSQL

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Lead Software Engineer (Backend)

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.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire engineering teams.