Full-Stack Technical Lead

Department: Engineering

Location: Argentina, Ethiopia, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt

Compensation: $5K – $7.5K per month

Employment Type: Contract

This role is open to candidates based in LATAM, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Please note that as this role supports U.S.-based clients, candidates must be available to work during U.S. business hours aligned with the client’s time zone.

Our client is restructuring their web ecosystem by separating sales functionality (HubSpot/Salesforce) from value delivery components (Nuxt.js) and building a new LMS from the ground up. This transformation requires strong technical leadership to architect scalable platforms, modernize infrastructure, and align engineering execution with business objectives.

Location

Fully Remote (Work from Home) | 9 AM - 5 PM EST

Role Overview

The Full-Stack Technical Lead will drive technical leadership, full-stack development, and DevOps strategy across the Nuxt.js-based product portal and a newly built LMS. This role is responsible for architecting scalable AWS infrastructure, leading a small development team, and ensuring seamless collaboration between technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Development

• Lead development and enhancement of the Nuxt.js-based product portal and new web-based LMS, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.

• Architect and implement AWS-based infrastructure, including RDS, DevOps pipelines, and environment management.

• Oversee the website split into sales (HubSpot/Salesforce) and value delivery (Nuxt.js) components, ensuring technical alignment and integration.

• Develop and maintain DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines, environment management (dev/stage/prod), and pull request approvals.

• Partner with the BI/analytics team to ensure data integrity and platform performance.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage and mentor a team of three developers, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Work closely with marketing, product, and executive leadership to align technical execution with business goals.

• Serve as the primary technical liaison for leadership, translating business requirements into actionable technical strategies.

Project & Process Management

• Drive Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

• Troubleshoot complex technical issues to minimize downtime of critical systems.

• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and maintain high standards for code quality and documentation.

Strategic Planning & Innovation

• Stay current with trends in web application development, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure, recommending improvements to the technology stack.

• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to ensure technical feasibility of features and optimizations.

• Lead the transition from local scripts and processes to scalable, team-owned infrastructure.

Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of full-stack development experience with a strong backend focus (Node.js, Express, Nest.js, or similar).

• Expertise in Nuxt.js and Vue.js (ideally Vue 2 and 3).

• Hands-on AWS experience including RDS, EC2, Lambda, and DevOps tools (Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions, etc.).

• Proven experience leading small development teams, including mentoring and performance management.

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools such as Jira or Trello.

• High proficiency in English (written and verbal) for leadership-level communication.

Skills

• Strong DevOps expertise, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and environment management.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to balance technical debt, innovation, and business priorities.

• Proactive problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering scalable, high-quality solutions.

• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on security, performance, and user experience.

What Success Looks Like

• Smooth handover and ownership of technical responsibilities, including scripts, infrastructure, and team leadership.

• High-performing Nuxt.js portal and LMS built with scalability and maintainability in mind.

• Efficient DevOps processes that reduce deployment time and minimize downtime.

• Strong team dynamics with clear growth paths for developers.

• Clear and consistent communication with executive leadership and technical teams.

Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a transforming organization. The Full-Stack Technical Lead will influence architecture decisions, build scalable digital platforms from the ground up, and lead a growing engineering team in a collaborative, performance-driven environment.

Application Process:

To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed:

• Fill in the application form

• Record a video showcasing your skill sets