Software Engineering Lead

Our client is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world.

They help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices. They assist corporations in better understanding their markets, monitoring their brands and competition, and in mitigating business risk. They collaborate with universities to educate students, and support nation-building with governments and courts by making laws accessible and strengthening legal infrastructures. They partner with leading global associations and customers to collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking.

Role Description:

• The Software Engineer Lead will be in a position to serve as a subject matter expert for a specific team of Software Engineers.
• In addition to writing code on complex systems and applications, this position provides direction on project plans, schedules, and methodologies.
• The position has direct reports. We are committed to advancing gender diversity within the technology sector and supporting greater representation of women in tech.

To further this commitment, we have implemented the following initiatives:

• Women in Technology (WiT) Mentoring Program: This program is tailored to enhance career development for female talent in tech roles across all our businesses.
• Women’s Network Forum: We offer dedicated forums that foster community, mentorship, and professional growth for women. 

Inspiring Future Talent:

• We actively engage with schools, hosting events to inspire young females to consider and pursue careers in technology.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the initial point of escalation for software development issues within specific area of responsibility.
• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Complete complex bug fixes. Work closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolve complex technical issues as necessary. Mentor and/or train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments. Design and work with complex data models. Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws. 
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensure all staff is provided with training and resources needed to perform their jobs to the most outstanding degree possible.
• Ensure all staff is provided with frequent feedback and coaching in order to meet and exceed individual and team performance goals consistently.
• Manage and encourage new ideas from staff to foster improvements through innovations.
• Empower the staff to be accountable and responsible for their own actions and decisions.

Requirements:

• Bilingual English and Spanish All Qualified Applicants must reside in Mexico City Able to work in person 2-4 days per week as needed Expertise in object-oriented development languages such as Java or .Net (C#) with an added benefit of having experience in front end technologies such as Angular or React.
• Experience in software development methodologies (e.g., Kahn Bahn and Scrum).
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Ability to design and work with complex data models. Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Test-driven development. Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
• Strong skills in setting, communicating, implementing, and achieving business objectives and goals through the direct management of others.
• Strong organization/project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, and strong delegation skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity.
• Strong problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues; prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions; and identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including peers, senior and executive management etc.

Other Information:

Work in a way that works for you

• We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization.
• We offer an appealing working prospect for our people.
• With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive Working for you We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career.

These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: 

• Private Medical/Dental Plan Savings Fund Life Insurance Meal/Grocery Voucher