Team Lead - Software Engineer LATAM

About SAMY

SAMY is the global powerhouse leading the evolution of brand communication. We help brands matter in a social-first world through research, creativity, technology, and integrated influencer marketing to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions and drive growth for brands. With over 1.000 employees in 15+ offices across 18 countries (Europe, U.S., Latin America) and operating in 55 markets, SAMY serves over 100 leading clients, specializing in award-winning, end-to-end digital campaigns.

Mission

We're hiring a Team Lead to own the technical direction and delivery of our event-driven backend services. You'll lead a small team (2-3 engineers, with plans to grow), combining hands-on development with mentorship, architectural guidance, and cross-functional collaboration. As we explore AI and agentic capabilities in the future, you'll be well-positioned to drive that evolution. The ideal candidate is a strong engineer first - someone who leads by building, reviewing, and raising the bar for the team.

Job Functions

• Lead a team of 2-3 developers: set priorities, conduct code reviews, and support career growth

• Architect and build event-driven microservices using Node.js, TypeScript, RabbitMQ, and MongoDB

• Drive adoption and enforcement of hexagonal (ports and adapters) architecture across the team's services

• Own technical decisions: service boundaries, messaging patterns, data modeling, and deployment strategies

• Establish and maintain engineering standards - testing, CI/CD, observability, documentation

• Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders to translate requirements into deliverable technical plans

• Identify bottlenecks, manage technical debt, and continuously improve team velocity and code quality

• Evaluate and introduce AI/agentic capabilities into the platform as the team's roadmap evolves

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 1-2 years in a lead or senior mentorship capacity

• Deep expertise in Node.js and TypeScript in production environments

• Strong experience with event-driven architectures using message brokers (RabbitMQ or similar like Kafka, NATS)

• Solid hands-on experience with MongoDB (schema design, aggregation pipelines, indexing, performance tuning)

• Proven track record of applying hexagonal / clean architecture principles in real-world projects

• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on contribution (expect ~60% coding, 40% leadership initially)

• Strong communication skills - able to explain technical trade-offs to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders

• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and modern DevOps practices

Cultural Fit

Beyond experience, we look for people who truly connect with the way we work

We are kind and direct, communicating clearly, honestly, and respectfully.

We collaborate without silos or egos, valuing collective success and recognizing that every idea counts.

We give feedback that helps others grow, learning from each other and celebrating progress.

We take pride in our work, paying attention to detail and committing to excellence.

And we take ownership of what we build, showing initiative, responsibility, and delivering real results.

We thrive with people who are kind, collaborative, driven by excellence, and committed to making an impact. If this sounds like you, you’ll thrive at SAMY.

Diversity and Inclusion

At SAMY, we believe in real diversity: teams where each person contributes from their uniqueness. We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free environment where every voice matters.

We welcome applicants of all abilities and backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or in your daily work, please let us know. We want you to thrive on an equal footing.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and hybrid work options that help you balance your time and work in a way that fits your life.

• A geographic mobility plan that gives you the chance to explore new opportunities and work from different SAMY locations around the world.

• Celebrate your birthday with a day off, and take time to enjoy December 24th and 31st as company holidays to relax, recharge, and enjoy what matters most.

• Global social and environmental activities that allow you to take part in initiatives that create a positive impact under the OWN THE IMPACT framework, connecting with colleagues from around the world and contributing to projects that make a difference.

• Soft Return lets you transition back to work at your own pace, celebrate new family members with fellow working parents, and get expert coaching for first-time parents.

• Mirror Club is our mentoring program designed to accelerate the careers of talented women by connecting them with experienced mentors.

• Global Referral Program that lets you refer clients, projects, or teammates, helping SAMY grow stronger while earning rewards for your contributions