Tech Lead (Hands-On) Engineer (Remote)

Up.Labs; A distancia; MXN 800,000 - 1,200,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A dynamic venture studio is seeking a skilled Tech Lead Engineer to guide a small team of 5-10 engineers in developing innovative fullstack applications. You will direct architectural decisions, mentor team members, and ensure high-quality project outcomes. Ideal candidates have over 7 years in software engineering, with expertise in Node.js, Python, and modern frameworks. Join our mission to foster the next wave of successful startups in Mexico, Jalisco.

Formación

• 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 2+ years leading technical teams.
• Proven ability in API design, implementation, and management.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Node.js and Python, using frameworks like Express, Django, Flask.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor, and manage a small engineering team (5-10 members).
• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable fullstack applications.
• Establish technical direction and oversee architectural decisions.

Conocimientos

Hands-on technical guidance

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Decision-making

API management

Microservices architecture

Frontend frameworks

Node.js

Python

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Herramientas

Node.js

Python

React

Git

Redux

Descripción del empleo

UPLabs.Us is a dynamic venture studio dedicated to building innovative startup companies from the ground up. Our team thrives on solving complex problems, driving technological advancements, and creating impactful digital products. We’re seeking a highly skilled Tech Lead Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to our mission of launching the next wave of successful startups. As a Tech Lead at UP.Labs, you will lead a single pod of 5-10 engineers, providing hands‑on technical guidance, mentorship, and project management. You will drive architectural decisions, oversee code quality, and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality, scalable fullstack solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a small engineering team (5-10 members) in a hands‑on capacity.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable fullstack applications.
• Establish technical direction, set coding standards, and oversee architectural decisions.
• Conduct and oversee regular code reviews, ensuring best practices and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define and execute project roadmaps.
• Manage implementation and optimization of APIs and microservices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical challenges effectively.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and teamwork.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 2+ years leading technical teams.
• Proven experience leading and managing technical teams, ideally in agile environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Node.js and Python, using frameworks like Express, NestJS, Django, or Flask.
• Advanced proficiency with frontend frameworks such as React.
• Experience leading small teams (5-10 members), demonstrating mentorship and leadership skills.
• Expertise in microservices architecture (NestJS, gRPC, or similar).
• Proven ability in API design, implementation, and management.
• Strong proficiency with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab).
• Solid understanding of state management (Redux, Context API).

Preferred Skills

• Extensive knowledge and practical experience.
• Advanced RESTful API development skills.
• Modern responsive UI and UX development experience.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with Retool or similar platforms for internal tooling development.