Senior Software Engineer Team Lead

Summary

Join Dev.Pro, a U.S.-based outsourcing company, as a full-stack Software Engineer and technical lead in Brazil, Argentina, or Colombia. This remote role involves leading a team, driving platform development, and shaping technology strategy for a fast-growing food tech platform. You will work with modern tools like React.js, Svelte, and PHP, and contribute to scaling the platform. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of senior tech leadership experience, expertise in React.js and PHP, and strong communication skills. Dev.Pro offers a supportive work environment, competitive compensation in USD, health insurance reimbursement, paid time off, and additional sick leave.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a senior tech leadership role
• Experience leading third-party/distributed teams
• Expertise in backend (PHP, Laravel) development
• Expertise in frontend (React.js, Svelte, TypeScript, Tailwind) development
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS) and Docker
• Experience with PostgreSQL, microservices, and API integration
• Strong understanding of CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance
• Strong leadership, project coordination, and time/resource management skills
• Proven ability to lead tech teams, delivering complex projects on time and within budget
• Upper-Intermediate+ English level
• Strong communication and collaboration with technical and business teams
• Ability to multitask effectively and work independently or with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the tech team for smooth operations and timely project delivery
• Drive the platform’s tech strategy and roadmap, aligning with business goals and scaling plans
• Oversee new feature development and optimize the platform for growth
• Manage third-party development partners, ensuring quality deliverables and timely execution
• Work with product and commercial teams to prioritize features and enhancements
• Manage the tech budget and allocate resources effectively
• Ensure system stability, security, and performance with best practices in CI/CD and code quality
• Stay hands-on with development, guiding the team through technical challenges
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure best practices for monitoring and incident management
• Be the main point of contact between business stakeholders and engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Startup experience, particularly in fintech or restaurant tech domains
• Familiarity with integrating third-party services (e.g., payment, customer support, analytics, etc.)

Benefits

• 30 paid rest days per year
• Health insurance reimbursement (after probation)
• Payments in U.S. dollars and overtime coverage
• 5 additional paid sick leave days per calendar year
• Access to a dedicated HR team for organizational consultations
• Remote work