Tech Lead
At Motum · Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
- Engineering
- Full-time
- Lead
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Open to Chile
“Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile”
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Working hours
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“Work Hours: 9am to 5pm EST”
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- First seen by us
- 15 October 2026
- Last checked
- 4 hours ago
Job description
From Motum’s job post, as they wrote it.
🌎 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?
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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
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