Moov

Lead Software Engineer

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
IT Services, Staffing, Delivery Team ServicesIndustries

Who We Are

We are a global IT service company based in Uruguay, serving humans like humans. Our main focus is on providing staffing and delivery team services to companies seeking a strategic partner for their products and services. Our mission is to revolutionize people’s lives through work, individually improving their world and our ecosystem.

In 2019, 2020, and 2021, we received the award for being one of the best B2B development companies in Latin America by Clutch, and we are ranked number 10 on the list of companies in Argentina by The Manifest. We are also verified as a service provider in Latin America by the Inter-American Development Bank (BID) and partners with CUTI.

Right now, we are looking for a Lead Backend Engineer to join our team!

About Your Role

As a Lead Backend Engineer, you will help define the technical vision and provide hands-on development and guidance for high-performance middleware APIs and backend services. These systems support search and personalization functions and must handle thousands of requests per second.

This is a hands-on position that also emphasizes mentorship, technical leadership, and collaboration across agile teams including engineering, data, machine learning, and DevOps professionals. You will be deeply involved in feature development, architecture, cloud-native solutions (AWS and GCP), and integrating systems into a unified digital ecosystem.

Responsibilities Include

  • Architect and develop high-performance middleware APIs and backend services using Java with Spring Boot, Golang, and Python.
  • Ensure these systems handle thousands of requests per second for search and personalization features.
  • Lead feature development from design through deployment and monitoring.
  • Promote engineering best practices, team collaboration, and a culture of innovation.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to align technology solutions with business needs.
  • Optimize systems using AWS services (EKS, ECS, Lambda, Elasticache, Aurora/RDS, OpenSearch, Step Functions) and GCP services (Pub/Sub, GKE, Cloud SQL, Spanner).
  • Define technical roadmaps that emphasize performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture grounded in mutual respect.
  • Champion code quality, agile methodologies, and system design excellence.

Required Skills and Experience

  • 12+ years of software development experience, including 7+ years building scalable middleware APIs and backend systems.
  • 5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles.
  • Expertise in Java with Spring Boot, Golang, and Python for high-performance applications.
  • 4+ years working with containerized applications using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes or ECS.
  • Solid hands-on experience with AWS (EKS, ECS, Lambda, Elasticache, Aurora/RDS, SQS, SNS, Step Functions).
  • Experience with GCP services like Pub/Sub, GKE, Cloud SQL, and Spanner.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Additional Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven experience leading architecture for high-traffic services (thousands of RPS, millions of MAUs).
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, or vanilla).
  • Familiarity with Apache Spark and PySpark for large-scale data processing.
  • Experience with Django and Golang is a plus.
  • Experience integrating with Web3 environments is a plus.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salaries throughout LATAM (USD).
  • Work 100% remotely from anywhere in LATAM.
  • Join a team with exciting challenges and growth opportunities.

Fair Decisions, Free of Bias

We guarantee a recruitment process based on skills, qualifications, and experience. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their abilities, ensuring fair decisions.

Skills

Java
Spring Boot
Golang
Python
API development
Backend services
AWS
GCP
Cloud-native solutions
System integration
Technical leadership
Mentorship
Architecture
Middleware

Moov

Comprehensive platform for money movement

About Moov

Moov provides a platform for managing financial transactions, allowing businesses to oversee the entire payment process from start to finish. This platform gives users complete visibility and control over their money movement, which is especially useful for those with complex financial needs. Moov simplifies multi-party workflows through its feature called Moov Drops, which are customizable UI components that can be tailored to fit a business's branding. The platform connects directly to card brands, The Clearing House, and the Federal Reserve, enabling businesses to issue, accept, store, and disburse money all in one place. It supports various payment methods, including card charges and ACH transfers. Moov also offers a monetization model through Moov Wallets, allowing businesses to earn fees on transactions, thus providing an additional revenue stream. The goal of Moov is to enhance the payment experience for users while simplifying financial processes for businesses.

Cedar Falls, IowaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$82.7MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from well-funded fintech companies threatens Moov's market share.
Potential integration challenges with partners like Currencycloud may affect efficiency.
Rapid expansion post-Series B funding could lead to operational challenges.

Differentiation

Moov offers a developer-first, open-source platform for banking infrastructure.
Moov's platform is modular and customizable, catering to complex financial needs.
Moov provides direct connections to card brands and financial institutions.

Upsides

Moov's partnerships with Visa enhance its credibility and market reach.
The rise of embedded finance creates opportunities for Moov's integrated services.
Increased demand for real-time payments aligns with Moov's transaction capabilities.

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