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 adecuado 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
***** 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
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