**Location:** Monterrey, CDMX, or Guadalajara (**Hybrid: 3 days per week at Infosys Office**) **Job Description** We are looking for a highly experienced POD Lead with deep expertise in backend engineering, cloud\-native development, and modern software delivery practices. The ideal candidate will have strong hands\-on experience with Java, Python, microservices, and distributed systems, as well as the leadership skills needed to guide a cross\-functional team toward delivering high\-quality, scalable, and reliable enterprise applications. You will collaborate with architects, product managers, and engineers to drive design, development, and implementation efforts across the full software lifecycle. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead development within a cross\-functional POD, driving end‑to‑end delivery of high‑quality software solutions * Design, implement, and maintain scalable microservices and backend systems using Java, Spring, and Python * Build APIs and integrations following modern RESTful service design best practices * Lead containerization and orchestration initiatives using Docker and Kubernetes * Architect and optimize caching solutions (Redis, Memcached, Hazelcast) for high‑performance applications * Implement event‑driven architectures using Apache Kafka or similar messaging technologies * Oversee CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices to ensure robust, automated delivery * Work closely with cloud teams to deploy and manage applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud * Guide the team in the use of SQL (Postgres, MySQL, MS SQL) and NoSQL databases * Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions * Collaborate with Product Management, Architects, and Analysts to refine requirements and guide implementation strategy * Mentor team members, share best practices, and ensure adherence to engineering standards * Communicate risks, issues, and technical considerations effectively to stakeholders * Ensure delivery commitments are met, while maintaining high engineering and quality standards **Required Skills and Experience** * Extensive experience in Java and Spring frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) * Strong experience with Python * Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) * Hands\-on experience designing and building microservices architectures * Proficiency with RESTful API design best practices * Experience with SQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, MS SQL) and NoSQL stores * Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) * Experience with Apache Kafka or equivalent messaging systems * Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines * Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tooling * Proficiency in Git and experience working with JIRA * Hands\-on experience using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cline, Aider, Continue, Cursor) * Basic understanding of LLMs (OpenAI, Claude), Model Context Protocol (MCP), and agent frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph) * Experience designing enterprise‑grade applications or platforms * Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to work independently and lead a team through complex challenges **Expectations** * Participate fully in all Agile ceremonies * Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Architects, Analysts, and Engineering teams * Drive development from concept to delivery, ensuring architectural alignment and compliance with standards * Identify risks and issues early, document mitigation strategies, and drive them to resolution * Present technical solutions and trade\-offs in business terms when needed * Communicate status, blockers, and risks clearly and in a timely manner * Partner with Product to shape implementation strategy and prioritization * Participate in design and code reviews to ensure high engineering quality across the POD * Target a minimum of 3–5 meaningful commits per day (50–100 per month) and deliver at least 10 story points per sprint