Vs Automation & Dla Engineer (Level 7)

General Motors Company; Ramos Arizpe; A distancia; MXN 2.612.000 - 3.545.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

General Motors Company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Backend) for a fully remote fintech-focused environment. You will lead backend design, APIs, and the implementation of scalable systems while mentoring a team of engineers and setting technical direction.

You should have deep experience with distributed architectures, modern languages (Python/Java/Go/Node.js), cloud platforms, and a passion for clean, maintainable code. Collaboration, performance, and security are key priorities.

Formación

• 8+ years in backend development with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Experience designing scalable distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or Node.js and cloud platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend services and APIs.
• Architect scalable, highly available systems with modern tech.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and solutions.
• Mentor backend engineers and ensure code quality through rigorous reviews.
• Drive 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.

Conocimientos

Backend architecture

Distributed systems

Leadership

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Engineering

Herramientas

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

Kafka

Node.js

Descripción del empleo

Lead Software Engineer (Backend)

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.