Software Project Leader

Description

Job Summary: You will lead product definition, collaborate with Product and UX teams, and empower the professional development of a team of developers in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design and scale innovative and secure e-commerce systems. 2. Lead product definition and establish delivery commitments. 3. Mentor and empower the professional development of a team of developers. As a **Project Leader \- Sell Your Item (SYI)** at Mercado Libre, you will design and scale innovative and secure systems that solve real-world, high-impact problems. You will work in a dynamic environment leveraging cutting-edge technology, applying sound engineering practices, proprietary AI models, and continuous learning—all to democratize e-commerce and financial services across Latin America. Imagine leading challenging, dynamic, and innovative projects and **being responsible for:** * Leading product definition and establishing delivery commitments by engaging with stakeholders and IT teams to align on product scope, deliverables, and timelines. * Collaborating closely with Product and UX teams to transform business needs into robust technological solutions. * Leading, mentoring, and empowering the professional development of a frontend and backend developer team. * Fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence, acting as an ambassador of MELI’s DNA. * Defining the team’s technical strategy, ensuring scalability, quality, and performance of our solutions. **What We’re Looking For:** * Strong experience in software development and technical team leadership, with a solid background in Java. * Familiarity with observability tools such as DataDog, Kibana, and New Relic, and experience in cloud environments with high concurrency and heavy load. * Knowledge of microservices architectures, REST APIs, and databases. * Experience working with agile methodologies in dynamic development environments. **Are You Ready to Leave Your Mark on Latin American Technology?** Apply now and join our purpose! Work Mode: **On-site in Bogotá, Colombia.**