📌 Technical Lead – Full-Stack (Next.js / Node.js / AWS) (Full-time, Remote – LATAM)

Kick off your next career move with Launchpad! We're looking for a hands-on Technical Lead passionate about building scalable, high-performance web platforms using modern JavaScript technologies. You’ll help shape architecture decisions, mentor developers, and drive innovation in a global, fast-paced digital environment. If you love turning complex business needs into elegant technical solutions... This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

🗓 Start date: ASAP
📆 Contract type: Full-Time, Contractor, Remote
🌐 Work hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30 am to 4.30 pm PST

🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the technical direction of a customer portal serving thousands of users across multiple locations, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Design and implement full-stack solutions using Next.js, React.js, Node.js, Nest.js, and PostgreSQL, balancing performance with maintainability.
• Architect and oversee event-driven systems on AWS, leveraging services like Lambda, API Gateway, and S3 to deliver high-availability solutions.
• Guide and mentor a team of developers, promoting best practices, clean architecture, and collaborative engineering culture.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI) to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring consistent delivery quality.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize applications using tools like Datadog, maintaining uptime and performance excellence.

✅ What You Need to Succeed

Must-haves

• 5+ years of professional experience in Full-Stack web development (React.js / Next.js / Node.js / Nest.js).
• 2+ years of experience in a Technical Lead or Architect role, defining architecture and guiding development teams.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, etc.) and event-driven architectures.
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in English.
• A mindset focused on ownership, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with design systems and component-based architecture.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar enterprise integrations.
• Exposure to customer-facing web platforms or large-scale SaaS environments.
• Passion for mentoring and elevating team technical standards.

🧭 Our Recruitment Process

Here’s what to expect from our interview process:

1. Initial Interview – 60 minutes with our Talent Acquisition Specialist and Team Engagement Manager
2. Culture Fit – 30 minutes with the Hiring Manager
3. Technical Interview – 60 minutes with the Technical Team - Coding exercise
4. High-Level Architecture Design Interview – 60 minutes with the Technical Team - Whiteboard exercise

🌟 Why Join Launchpad?

We believe that great work starts with great people. At Launchpad, we offer:

• 💻 Fully remote work with hardware provided
• 🌎 Global team experience with clients in North America
• 💸 Competitive USD compensation
• 📚 Training and learning stipends
• 🌴 Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, study)
• 🧘‍♂️ A culture that values autonomy, purpose, and human connection

✨ Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something exciting.