Tech Lead/ Founding Engineer (LATAM Remote)

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Summary: Join a venture studio as a Tech Lead to lead an engineering pod, drive architectural decisions, ensure code quality, and deliver scalable fullstack solutions for innovative startup companies. Highlights: 1. Lead and mentor an engineering team in a hands-on capacity 2. Drive architectural decisions and set coding standards 3. Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable fullstack applications **Tech Lead/ Founding Engineer (LATAM Remote)** Remote • Guadalajara, Mexico Engineering Remote Full\-time**Position Overview** UPLabs.us is a dynamic venture studio dedicated to building innovative startup companies from the ground up. Our team thrives on solving complex problems, driving technological advancements, and creating impactful digital products. We’re seeking a highly skilled Tech Lead Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to our mission of launching the next wave of successful startups. As a Tech Lead at UP.Labs, you will lead a single pod of 5\-10 engineers, providing hands\-on technical guidance, mentorship, and project management. You will drive architectural decisions, oversee code quality, and ensure timely delivery of high\-quality, scalable fullstack solutions. **Responsibilities*** Lead, mentor, and manage a small engineering team (5\-10 members) in a hands\-on capacity. * Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable fullstack applications. * Establish technical direction, set coding standards, and oversee architectural decisions. * Conduct and oversee regular code reviews, ensuring best practices and quality standards. * Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define and execute project roadmaps. * Manage implementation and optimization of APIs and microservices. * Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical challenges effectively. * Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and teamwork. **Qualifications and Requirements*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience). * 7\+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 2\+ years leading technical teams. * Proven experience leading and managing technical teams, ideally in agile environments. * Excellent problem\-solving, analytical thinking, and decision\-making capabilities. * Outstanding communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. * Extensive hands\-on experience with Node.js and Python, using frameworks like Express, NestJS, Django, or Flask. * Advanced proficiency with frontend frameworks such as React. * Experience leading small teams (5\-10 members), demonstrating mentorship and leadership skills. * Expertise in microservices architecture (NestJS, gRPC, or similar). * Proven ability in API design, implementation, and management. * Strong proficiency with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab). * Solid understanding of state management (Redux, Context API). **Preferred skills*** Extensive knowledge and practical experience. * Advanced RESTful API development skills. * Modern responsive UI and UX development experience. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation). * Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices. * Familiarity with Retool or similar platforms for internal tooling development.