Tech Lead

🌎 Remote | LatAm - WE ARE EXCLUSIVELY CONSIDERING APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN LATAM ❗️️ ONLY ENGLISH RESUMES WILL BE CONSIDERED ️ 🗣️ PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE REQUIRES ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (C1-C2 LEVEL) 💼 START DATE: ASAP About Motum Motum focuses on creating high-performing international teams for US-based companies. Our mission is to empower ambitious and qualified individuals from all over the world, and connect them with U.S. companies for fully-remote roles that match their skills and aspirations. Ready to join us? About the Role We are seeking a Tech Lead to oversee the day-to-day operations of a small engineering team while remaining hands-on in application development. This role is ideal for a working manager who can balance people leadership, technical oversight, and direct contribution to code, architecture, and DevOps. You will manage a team of 3-4 developers , work closely with the CTO, and guide both operational execution and technical excellence across the companys platforms. Responsibilities Leadership & Management • Lead, mentor, and support a team of 34 developers. • Manage workflow, daily operations, sprint planning, prioritization, and task delegation. • Ensure code quality, engineering best practices, and efficient development processes. • Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development support to the team. • Collaborate directly with the CTO on roadmap planning, technical strategy, and team needs. Hands-On Technical Contribution • Contribute to platform development with an 80/20 focus on application development vs. DevOps . • Work within the companys tech stack: PHP, Node.js, Vue 3, a small amount of Angular, PostgreSQL, all hosted in AWS . • Review code, implement features, and help shape architectural decisions. • Support AWS-based infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and operational reliability. • Troubleshoot technical issues and identify long-term solutions. Requirements • Advanced English proficiency (C1 or higher) with the ability to conduct complex technical conversations with minimal grammatical mistakes and a clear pronunciation. • 5+ years of software development experience, including leadership or mentoring responsibilities. • Experience managing small development teams or operating as a working manager. • Strong proficiency with the technologies used by the company: PHP (minor), Node.js, Vue 3, Angular (minor), PostgreSQL, AWS . • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, modern development workflows, and DevOps practices. • Strong problem-solving skills, architectural judgment, and ownership mindset. • Ability to perform in a fully remote, fast-paced, outcome-driven environment. Additional Information • Full-time: 40 hours per week • Contract Type: Independent contractor • Work Hours: 9am to 5pm EST We Offer: • 💵 Compensation in USD • 💻 100% remote • 🚀 Work with a U.S. company making a real impact Originally posted on Himalayas