Remote Backend Lead – Fintech & Distributed Systems

Jabil Inc.; México; Remote; MXN 2,238,000 - 3,358,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Stock options

Performance bonuses

Professional development budget

Job summary

Jabil, a rapidly growing fintech-focused tech company, is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer (Backend) to drive backend development and system design. This remote-first role emphasizes architecture, scalability, and mentoring a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software.

You will work on distributed systems, craft robust APIs, and collaborate with product and frontend teams to align technical direction with business goals. Strong communication and autonomy are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of backend experience, 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.
• Experience working effectively in a remote, agile environment.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Distributed systems

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

RabbitMQ

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

Jabil, a rapidly growing fintech-focused tech company, is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer (Backend) to drive backend development and system design. This remote-first role emphasizes architecture, scalability, and mentoring a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software.

You will work on distributed systems, craft robust APIs, and collaborate with product and frontend teams to align technical direction with business goals. Strong communication and autonomy are essential.