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Ge Vernova; Santiago de Querétaro; Remote; MXN 2,607,000 - 3,538,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary + stock options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Professional development budget

Remote-first culture

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Backend) to spearhead backend development for its fintech platform. This remote-first role requires directing architecture, mentoring engineers, and delivering scalable services.

You will work with product and frontend teams, ensure security, performance, and data integrity, and drive CI/CD and testing strategies. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in backend, leadership experience, and fluency with Python/Java/Go/Node.js, cloud platforms, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend software development experience with 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience designing and building scalable distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend design, development, and deployment of services and APIs.
• Architect robust, scalable, and highly available systems.
• Mentor backend engineers and enforce code quality via reviews.
• Drive CI/CD, testing strategies, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with product and frontend teams to define technical requirements.

Skills

Backend languages

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

CI/CD & testing

Remote leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

SQL/NoSQL databases

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the backend development of a cutting-edge fintech product.
• Competitive salary, significant stock options, and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development budget and continuous learning opportunities.
• A collaborative, innovative, and supportive remote work culture.