Type: Senior / Lead
Languages: English C1 required
Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days in-office (Medellín, Colombia)

Job Description

We are looking for an Engineering Team Lead to lead a team focused on building AI-native systems, with a strong emphasis on execution, continuous delivery, and team growth.

This role is critical to building an AI-driven engineering organization, where leadership is measured not by individual coding output, but by the ability to guide teams, ensure results, and foster sustainable practices in highly dynamic environments.

The ideal candidate is a technical leader with exceptional communication skills, capable of supporting their team in adopting AI-driven tools and workflows while maintaining high standards of quality, clarity, and reliability.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Execution

• Lead a high-impact engineering team, ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery.

• Ensure projects move from idea to production in a predictable and efficient way.

• Drive accountability, execution, and team goal alignment.

Mentorship and Team Development

• Mentor engineers in their technical and professional growth.

• Guide the adoption of AI-driven development tools and practices.

• Foster trust, autonomy, and continuous improvement within the team.

AI-Driven Systems Adoption

• Enable the implementation of AI-native practices in production environments.

• Ensure responsible use of AI tools without compromising quality or clarity.

• Help the team navigate evolving development paradigms in a changing landscape.

Communication and Collaboration

• Clearly communicate priorities, expectations, and progress.

• Remove blockers and align technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with local teams (especially Operations).

• Act as a bridge between engineering and other business areas.

Technical Direction and Decision-Making

• Guide high-level technical decisions.

• Evaluate trade-offs and support key decision-making.

• Operate effectively in ambiguous environments with incomplete information.
  

Technical Requirements

Experience

• 5+ years of experience working in or with software engineering teams.

• Experience leading teams, projects, or initiatives (formally or informally).

• Proven track record of successful project delivery.

Technical Background

• Strong technical foundation in software systems.

• Ability to understand, discuss, and reason about architecture and systems.

• Experience or familiarity with backend/web stacks (Python, Ruby, or similar).

• Experience reviewing technical designs and making informed decisions.

• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools or systems.

Professional Skills

• Clear communication (written and verbal).

• Collaborative, humble, and trust-based leadership style.

• Critical thinking and decision-making in ambiguous environments.

• Adaptability to fast-changing contexts.

• Strong focus on execution, ownership, and team outcomes.

Key Differentiators

• Genuine motivation to build and lead high-impact teams.

• Strong sense of ownership (takes responsibility and shares success).

• Ability to remain calm under pressure or conflict.

• Leadership mindset centered on service to the team.

Languages
English C1 required

Salary Range
5.400 USD - 6.400 USD
Indefinite-term contract - integral salary.