About Us: AgilityIO is a software development firm that designs and builds custom applications for startups and Fortune 500 companies. We are a global team of over 400 developers, QA engineers, project managers, and UX/UI designers with offices in New York City and Vietnam.This is a full-time contractor role based in Latin America.We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive architectural decisions, provide hands-on technical guidance, and mentor engineers across distributed teams. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, leading by example, and ensuring engineering excellence at scale.Job Responsibilities:Lead the design, architecture, and delivery of complex full-stack applications and cloud-based systemsProvide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring best practices in scalability, performance, and securityGuide and mentor engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical coachingCollaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goalsDefine and enforce engineering standards, coding guidelines, and CI/CD practicesIdentify technical risks and proactively propose solutions or mitigation strategiesDrive adoption of modern technologies, tools, and processes to improve developer productivityOversee system reliability, observability, and infrastructure performanceAct as the primary escalation point for critical technical challengesQualifications & Experience:7+ years of professional software development experience, including at least 2+ years in a leadership or technical lead roleProven experience architecting scalable applications using modern web technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js), and front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue. Proficiency in at least one additional language (e.g., C#, Python, or similar)Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS or Azure preferred), with hands-on experience in serverless, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservicesProficient with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CDK, or CloudFormation)Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and monitoring/observability toolsDeep understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, security, performance optimization, and agile methodologiesExcellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills across distributed teams, with fluency in EnglishAbility to balance hands-on coding with architectural oversight and team mentoringPreferred Qualifications:Professional-level certification in AWS and/or Azure (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional)Prior experience leading distributed teams across time zonesBackground in designing high-availability, mission-critical applicationsExperience with data-driven systems, real-time applications, or large-scale integrationsTrack record of driving technical innovation and process improvementWhat We Offer:Competitive salary and performance-based bonusesFlexible remote work environmentProfessional growth opportunities and mentorshipEngaging and collaborative team culture with cutting-edge projects.Ready to Make an Impact?If you’re passionate about leading high-performing engineering teams, shaping technical direction, and driving innovation at scale, we’d love to hear from you.
