Technical Lead

Location: Remote (Latin America) Job Type: Full-time, Contract 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 systems Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring best practices in scalability, performance, and security Guide and mentor engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical coaching Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals Define and enforce engineering standards, coding guidelines, and CI/CD practices Identify technical risks and proactively propose solutions or mitigation strategies Drive adoption of modern technologies, tools, and processes to improve developer productivity Oversee system reliability, observability, and infrastructure performance Act as the primary escalation point for critical technical challenges Qualifications & Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience, including at least 2+ years in a leadership or technical lead role Proven 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 microservices Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CDK, or CloudFormation) Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and monitoring/observability tools Deep understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, security, performance optimization, and agile methodologies Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills across distributed teams, with fluency in English Ability to balance hands-on coding with architectural oversight and team mentoring Preferred Qualifications: Professional-level certification in AWS and/or Azure (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional) Prior experience leading distributed teams across time zones Background in designing high-availability, mission-critical applications Experience with data-driven systems, real-time applications, or large-scale integrations Track record of driving technical innovation and process improvement What We Offer: Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses Flexible remote work environment Professional growth opportunities and mentorship Engaging 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.