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