Lead Backend Developer – Typescript (Node.js)
Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico·Posted 5d ago
aisaasinfrastructuretypescriptpythongonodenode.jsawskafkaspark
<div class="content-intro"><p> </p> <div class="p-rich_text_section">At Varicent, we’re not just transforming the Sales Performance Management (SPM) market—we’re redefining how organizations achieve revenue success. Our cutting-edge SaaS solutions empower revenue leaders globally to design smarter go-to-market strategies, maximize seller performance, and unlock untapped potential. Varicent stands at the forefront of innovation, celebrated as a market leader in the <em data-stringify-type="italic">2025 Forrester Wave Report for SPM</em>, <em data-stringify-type="italic">2023 Ventana Research Revenue Performance Management (RPM) Value Index</em>, <em data-stringify-type="italic">Gartner Peer Insights</em>, <em data-stringify-type="italic">2024 Gartner SPM Market Guide</em>, and <em data-stringify-type="italic">G2. </em>Our solutions are trusted by a diverse range of global industry leaders like T-Mobile, ServiceNow, Wawanesa Bank, Shaw Industries, Moody's, Stryker and hundreds more. Here’s why you’ll thrive at Varicent:</div> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Innovate with Purpose: Build impactful solutions for customers worldwide.</strong></li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Join Excellence: Work in a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team.</strong></li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Shape the Future: Lead in redefining revenue optimization.</strong></li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Grow Together: Unlock your potential in a supportive environment.</strong></li> </ul> <div class="p-rich_text_section">Join us at Varicent—where your talent and ambition meet limitless opportunities for success!</div></div><h3 data-section-id="az7vk7" data-start="324" data-end="345">Job Description</h3> <p data-start="347" data-end="808">We’re building scalable, data-driven product systems and looking for a Lead Software Developer with strong engineering skills and a track record of designing and delivering complex, production-grade systems. You’ll lead the design and delivery of critical product components, collaborate closely with technical leads and senior stakeholders, and play a key role in driving technical quality, scalability, and engineering standards across a core product area.</p> <hr data-start="810" data-end="813"> <h3 data-section-id="1ji0kqt" data-start="815" data-end="829">Overview</h3> <p data-start="830" data-end="1083">• Own critical components end-to-end and deliver measurable improvements in system quality, scalability, and reliability. You operate independently, drive design decisions, and elevate engineering standards through technical leadership and mentorship.</p> <hr data-start="1085" data-end="1088"> <h3 data-section-id="1822xnh" data-start="1090" data-end="1110">What you’ll do</h3> <ul> <li>Design, build, and scale new features for <strong>REST APIs</strong> and <strong>large-scale data processing pipelines</strong> that handle <strong>high-volume datasets</strong> across distributed systems.</li> <li>Architect and optimize backend services for <strong>high throughput and low-latency</strong> performance.</li> <li>Develop data-intensive and event-driven applications using Python, Typescript, C#, and AWS-native services.</li> <li>Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability across microservices and cloud infrastructure.</li> <li>Partner with senior engineers, architects, DevOps, and QA throughout the full development lifecycle.</li> <li>Mentor developers, guide code reviews, and raise engineering quality standards.</li> </ul> <hr data-start="2033" data-end="2036"> <h3 data-section-id="17cdoq6" data-start="2038" data-end="2068">Engineering Expectations</h3> <p data-start="2069" data-end="2545">• Strong system design skills with the ability to break down ambiguous problems into scalable technical solutions.<br data-start="2183" data-end="2186">• Ability to evaluate new technologies, tools, and approaches, and recommend solutions based on trade-offs, impact, and ROI.<br data-start="2310" data-end="2313">• Builds systems that are secure, reliable, and compliant by design, partnering with cross-functional teams when needed.<br data-start="2433" data-end="2436">• Drives technical alignment across teams and contributes to improving engineering standards and processes.</p> <hr data-start="2547" data-end="2550"> <h3 data-section-id="1v55a3p" data-start="2552" data-end="2569">How we work</h3> <p data-start="2570" data-end="2852">• We balance exploration with delivery — test ideas quickly, then productionize what works.<br data-start="2661" data-end="2664">• “Done” means quality goals are met, followed by continuous improvement in scalability, performance, and reliability.<br data-start="2782" data-end="2785">• The team owns systems end-to-end (build, release, reliability).</p> <hr data-start="2854" data-end="2857"> <h3 data-section-id="1gjfe7t" data-start="3060" data-end="3093">Required skills & knowledge</h3> <ul> <li>6+ years of backend or full-stack engineering experience with a strong backend focus.</li> <li>3+ years working with Typescript / Node.js / C#.</li> <li>Advanced experience with AWS (EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Step Functions, etc.).</li> <li>Proven experience working with <strong>large datasets</strong>, distributed computing, and batch or stream processing using Spark, Dask, EMR, Glue, Kafka, etc.</li> <li>Solid understanding of system design, distributed systems, scalability patterns, and cloud architecture.</li> </ul> <hr data-start="3757" data-end="3760"> <h3 data-section-id="vs7hn3" data-start="3762" data-end="3790">Desired (nice to have)</h3> <p data-start="3791" data-end="4170">• Experience building data-driven or ML-enabled systems<br data-start="3846" data-end="3849">• Familiarity with experimentation frameworks, A/B testing, or performance optimization<br data-start="3936" data-end="3939">• Experience with event-driven architectures, streaming systems, or large-scale data processing<br data-start="4034" data-end="4037">• Exposure to modern AI tools or integrations (not required)<br data-start="4097" data-end="4100">• Contributions to open source, technical blogs, or conference talks</p> <hr data-start="4172" data-end="4175"> <h3 data-section-id="m2n3gs" data-start="4177" data-end="4192">Education</h3> <p data-start="4193" data-end="4295">• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)</p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">For this role, the estimated annual base salary range is between $950,000 – $1,177,000 (MXN). In addition to base salary, our compensation package may include bonuses, commissions for eligible sales roles, and a comprehensive benefits package. The actual base salary will vary based on factors including individual qualifications and market data, as objectively assessed during the interview process.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This posting is for a </span><span data-contrast="auto">new</span><span data-contrast="auto"> vacancy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement — not replace — human decision-making.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Strong1" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"15869c1a-2d06-5784-8edf-428ec4be8a42|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"Strong1",201340122,"2",134234082,"true",134233614,"true",469778129,"Strong1",335572020,"1",134224900,"true",469777841,"Arial",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Arial",469777844,"Arial",469769226,"Arial",268442635,"22"]}">Overview of Benefits:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Health & Wellness</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, tailored to your local needs </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Time Off</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> — PTO and public holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Volunteer Days</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> — Dedicated time to give back and support the communities that matter to you</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Ignite Days</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> — Dedicated learning days to support continuous growth, skill development, and professional learning</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Financial</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> — Compensation that reflects your market and your value </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Tuition Assistance</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> — Invest in your growth with support for continuing education and professional development </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Flexibility</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> — Work where you thrive — remote and hybrid options available across most regions</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p> <div>Varicent is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email accomodations@varicent.com</div> <div> </div> <div>Varicent is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. By applying for a position at Varicent and/or by using this portal, you declare and confirm that you have read and agree to our<a class="postings-link" href="https://www.varicent.com/recruitment-portal-privacy-notice"> Job Applicant Privacy Notice</a> and that the information provided by you as part of your application is true and complete and includes no misrepresentation or material omission of fact</div> <p></p></div>