Job Description

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Tech Lead to guide a squad building backend services in Java and Spring Boot, with an Angular frontend. This person balances hands-on architecture work, including domain-driven design and RESTful API patterns, with day-to-day mentorship of the team. The role calls for someone comfortable making technical calls and standing behind them.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Act as the Squad Lead, driving the team to execute on deliverables while maintaining high engineering standards.

- Spend a significant portion of your time designing and implementing robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

- Build and maintain the supporting Angular frontend, ensuring a seamless connection between the UI and your backend logic.

- Lead the transition from traditional database-centric designs toward a domain-driven structure (DDD), ensuring strong domain bounded contexts.

- Architect RESTful APIs that prioritize proper HTTP verbs and clean, scalable patterns over legacy RPC styles.

- Utilize a strong understanding of agile and software development practices to motivate the team, engage junior developers, mentor them, and help them grow.

- Demonstrate the ability to confidently push back and say 'no' to power (be it AI or human) when advocating for best practices and architectural integrity.





MUST HAVES

- Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Squad Lead, with a track record of motivating teams and mentoring junior developers.

- Advanced proficiency in Java (Spring Boot) and a solid working knowledge of Angular, with at least 4 years of experience.

- Hands-on experience with Kafka.

- A strong grasp of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOA/OOD), software design patterns, and architectural pattern awareness.

- Deep understanding and practical experience with strong domain bounded contexts.

- Deep experience building and consuming RESTful services with a clear understanding of standard API protocols.

- Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and JPA/Hibernate.

- A passion for server-side logic, performance, and architecture, coupled with good engineering practices.

- Upper-intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES

- Experience working with spec-driven development or related (AI-Driven Software Development Life Cycle).

- Previous experience in the Loyalty or Fintech sectors.

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and containerization (Docker).

- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).

- Experience refactoring legacy structures into modern, domain-driven architectures.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

- Growth without limits: build your skills through mentorship,



internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget

- Competitive compensation: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews

- Flexibility: work 100% remotely with adaptable hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm

- Meaningful, modern projects: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands

- Collaborative culture: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized

- Well-being & support: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location

Requirements
Leadership Experience: Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Squad Lead, with a track record of motivating teams and mentoring junior developers. Core Stack: Advanced proficiency in Java (Spring Boot) and a solid working knowledge of Angular, with at least +6 years of experience. Streaming & Messaging: Hands-on experience with Kafka. Design Fundamentals: A strong grasp of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOA/OOD), software design patterns, and architectural pattern awareness. Domain-Driven Design: Deep understanding and practical experience with strong domain bounded contexts. API Knowledge: Deep experience building and consuming RESTful services with a clear understanding of standard API protocols. Database Skills: Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and JPA/Hibernate. The "Backend-Heavy" Mindset: A passion for server-side logic, performance, and architecture, coupled with good engineering practices.

📌 Full Stack Tech Lead (Buenos Aires)
🏢 AgileEngine
📍 Buenos Aires