Team Lead - Software Engineer LATAM
Job Description
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