At Kueski, we're dedicated to improving the financial lives of people in Mexico. Since 2012, we've been the leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) and online consumer credit platform in Latin America, known for our innovative financial services. Our flagship product, Kueski Pay, provides seamless payment solutions for both online and in-store transactions, establishing itself as the preferred option for a quarter of Mexico's top e-commerce merchants. Notably, we were the first to introduce BNPL on Amazon Mexico.
We're a tech company with a culture geared toward innovation, collaboration, and impact, fostering a strong, diverse, and inclusive company culture. In 2023, Kueski was recognized as the top BNPL platform by Fintech Breakthrough and earned the title of one of Mexico's most ethical companies from AMITAI. Additionally, we ranked as one of the Best Companies for Female Talent by EFY.
Purpose
As a Software Engineering Manager within Shared Platform, your mission is to deliver high-quality technical services that support and enable Kueski’s products. You will oversee the technical and non-technical aspects of the development process, while guiding and mentoring a team of software engineers.
Key Responsibilities
People ManagementCompose and shape your team, aligning skills with objectives.Understand and nurture team members' strengths, development areas, and engagement.Cultivate trust, hold regular 1:1 meetings, and enhance team engagement.Ensure balanced workloads, psychological safety, and conflict resolution.Shape a feedback culture, by receiving and providing feedback in a candid and respectful manner.Champion culture and guide career development for your team.Own all people processes: hiring, onboarding, development, and performance.Technical StrategyLead as a software engineering expert, setting the direction for technical excellence.Maintain high standards, provide feedback, and encourage learningGuide elegant and simple software solutions, aligning with tech visionManage technical debt, compliance, security, and align solutions with operational needsProduct ManagementImplement the product vision and roadmap that enables Kueski’s products; while making sure it aligns with the technical strategy within the tribeDefine and prioritize the product roadmap, considering Kueski’s product needsStakeholder management, providing clarity of what features are prioritized and are to be included in the next release iteration, and which will notCreate specifications and manage the development processEnsure on-time, within budget, and quality software deliveryImplementation of agile practices, risk management, and quality assuranceOversee CI/CD processes and system performance monitoringAcquire domain knowledge for better product solutionsPosition Requirements
Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or related fieldProven experience in software engineering and developmentProven experience in driving product development from conception to launch, including requirements gathering and prioritizationPrevious experience in a managerial or leadership roleStrong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologiesAbility to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise product requirementsExceptional people management and team-building skillsExpertise in relevant technologies, programming languages, and frameworksDemonstrated track record of successful project deliveryStrategic thinking with an ability to align technical solutions with business objectivesFamiliarity with agile methodologies and project management toolsStrong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challengesKnowledge of security practices and software architecture principlesExcellent communication in both, English and SpanishYou’ll love working at Kueski because:
We have a mission-driven culture focused on customer value, teamwork, humility, and integrity. Everyone is expected to have role clarity, career growth, and a personal development plan. Feedback and recognition is embedded in our company processes, systems, and practicesWe ensure competitive salary, medical insurance, and wellbeing through ample and flexible time off as well as mental healthcare benefits. Everyone is an owner and eligible for competitive stock options with a company poised for successWe´re committed to building an inclusive and diverse team and we know this leads to incredible workKueski: Where talent excellence improves Mexican lives
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At Kueski we embrace diversity in all forms, systematically promote equity, and ensure everyone feels included with a sense of belonging. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. As part of this commitment, we will make efforts to ensure reasonable accommodations are made during the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please let the Talent Acquisition team know.
