Tech Lead

Summary

Join CookUnity's Menu Team as a Tech Lead and lead a high-performing team of engineers. You will drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and ensure timely project delivery. Responsibilities include providing technical guidance, defining team processes, collaborating cross-functionally, hiring talent, and managing resources. Minimum requirements include 2+ years of experience as a Technical Leader, hands-on experience with specified technologies, expertise in agile methodologies, and strong communication skills. Preferred qualifications include experience in B2C marketplaces and a relevant degree. CookUnity offers competitive benefits, including remote work, paid time off, healthcare stipends, Argentinean holidays, sabbatical leave, family leave, compassionate leave, and customizable perks.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Technical Leader and/or Engineering Manager leading a high-performing, cross-functional team
• Hands-on experience at a production scale and proficiency in parts of our tech stack — React, TypeScript, Backend-for-Frontend APIs, Postgres/MySQL, AWS, Swift (iOS), and Kotlin (Android)
• Demonstrated expertise with agile methodologies and a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Strong English communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to design and guide scalable, resilient, and maintainable system architectures
• Track record of coaching and mentoring engineers, leveraging feedback as a tool for growth and improvement
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment, adapting to changes and helping team members build resilience

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of web, mobile, and backend engineers
• Provide technical and architectural guidance, actively contributing to technical decisions, participating in code reviews, and collaborating on implementation while establishing a forward-looking strategy for architecture evolution to support scalability and business goals
• Define and refine team processes, including agile methodologies, to prioritize, plan, and execute projects effectively
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, QA, and other stakeholders; facilitate clear and effective communication between engineering teams and other departments
• Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent, creating an environment where individuals can grow and thrive
• Strategically allocate resources, including personnel and tools, to optimize project execution and ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Deliver high-impact projects on time, maintaining a balance between rapid delivery and long-term system quality and reliability
• Establish and oversee quality assurance processes to uphold high standards in product development and deployment
• Manage tech debt proactively to maintain a scalable and maintainable system

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in B2C with marketplace platforms, e-commerce, or related industries
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Benefits

• Get paid in USD. Whatever your choice! We use Deel to make things easier for you!
• Work remotely: design the life that you want
• Enjoy 15 days of vacation each year from the start date
• Healthcare Benefit: Monthly stipend to use in your preferred healthcare provider
• 16 fully paid Argentinean holidays
• 5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical
• Family leave of 12 weeks for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary caregiver, fully paid
• Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises
• Customize the benefits that suit your needs! Access a range of perks tailored to you, including learning opportunities, wellness memberships, delivery apps, and more through our comprehensive benefit platform
• Personalized English coach