Manufacturing Engineer

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; Saltillo; Remote; MXN 2,783,000 - 3,525,000; Full time

Job summary

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Backend) to head backend development in a remote-first setup.

You will design, implement, and deploy scalable services, mentor a team of engineers, and drive architectural decisions for highly available systems. You will work across product and engineering stakeholders to define requirements, implement robust solutions, and champion best practices in testing, CI/CD, and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of backend software development experience, with at least 3 years in leadership roles.
• Proven ability to design and build complex, scalable distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or Node.js and related frameworks.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Deep understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and caching mechanisms.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend services and APIs.
• Architect robust, scalable, and highly available systems.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to define requirements.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code in supported languages.
• Mentor and guide a team of backend engineers.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and technical debt.
• Drive CI/CD, testing strategies, and system monitoring practices.
• Contribute to technical decision-making and strategic planning.
• Ensure data and system security and integrity.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Distributed systems

Backend languages

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Leadership

CI/CD

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

RabbitMQ

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.