Web Tech Lead, Mexico City

ION Group; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 1,117,000 - 2,236,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Web and Mobile Tech Lead to spearhead a talented team in Mexico. This role involves designing and deploying cutting-edge UI technology for investment managers, ensuring high-quality applications that enhance research content. You will collaborate with a dynamic US-based team while leading local engineers to deliver impactful solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, blending flexibility with in-person collaboration. Join a company that values innovation and creativity, and accelerate your career in the fast-paced financial technology sector.

Formación

• 10+ years in software application design and building, 5+ years in Agile leadership.
• Strong background in problem-solving and effective leadership in finance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team to design, build, and deploy UI technology for investment managers.
• Collaborate with US-based project leads and direct local engineering efforts.

Conocimientos

JavaScript

TypeScript

React Native

Agile Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Backend Engineering (.NET)

Continuous Integration

Herramientas

Angular

React

Vue

Expo

Bloomberg

Salesforce

Databricks

Descripción del empleo

Lab49 is an award winning specialist consultancy that creates bespoke technology in partnership with the most important companies in finance.

We were founded in 2002 to bring Silicon Valley solutions to Wall Street’s door. Since then, we have worked on successive waves of technological change, including distributed computing, high-speed automation, enterprise UX and digital distribution (for which Lab49 was among the first significant practices established on Wall Street), DevOps, cloud and data science.

Today, we are an established partner in financial markets, having delivered hundreds of projects for clients including all the world’s tier-one investment banks and many of the largest buy-side firms globally.

Being part of Lab49 means bringing your drive and creativity into an environment where your contributions will make immediate impact. Engineers will work in cross functional teams, consulting directly with our clients, shaping not only technical solutions to business problems but delivering them into production.

Lab49 is seeking a Web and Mobile Tech Lead to lead a team of engineers locally in Mexico, tasked with designing, building, and deploying UI technology for investment managers creating and consuming buy-side research content. You will report to the Tech Lead on the Project team, which means you will have responsibility for collaborating with a US based team of project leads and directing a local team of engineers to deliver beautiful, performant web and mobile applications that manage buy side research content.

What you should have

• 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and building complex, commercial-grade software applications, with 5+ years leading Agile teams.
• Proven track record in effective leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Experience managing project teams and interacting with clients in finance or consulting or start-up environments.
• A passion for technology and innovation, staying informed about the latest industry trends through active participation in industry events, meet-ups, and more.
• Experience with JavaScript and TypeScript, with modern frameworks (e.g., Angular/React/Vue, or others).
• Hands-on experience with React Native and the React Native ecosystem of tools such as Expo.
• Experience with one or more cloud platforms with a working understanding of contemporary SDLC practices such as continuous delivery.
• Strong understanding of the value of testing, quality, continuous integration, source control, and code reviews.
• Backend engineering experience, ideally with .NET. Spring Boot and similar are also desirable.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication skills.

Bonus points

• Experience working with common financial products such as Bloomberg, Symphony, or other tools commonly used in a finance context such as Excel, Salesforce, Databricks, and others.
• Experience in capital markets, specifically buy side investment management.

Why Lab49?

Lab49 is an established partner for most financial institutions on Wall Street. You will gain exposure into a variety of environments, business domains, technologies, and people. Your ability to bring drive and creativity to the role will be the key component to success at Lab49. The broad and intense exposure to a variety of challenges accelerates your career growth, and Lab49’s structure is designed to enable you to learn and grow as an engineer and consultant.

Our Hybrid Work Model

At Lab49, we embrace a hybrid work model, offering you the flexibility to work from the office or remotely. We expect our Lab49ers to average 2-3 days per week in person. We believe that both the flexibility and in-person connection to each other and our clients build a collaborative culture and the opportunity to accelerate growth and innovation.