Technical Lead - Software Engineering

Location: Any state of Mexico Industry - Sector: Insurance
What you’ll do?
This role requires a strong understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle, Automation, REST APIs, and JavaScript. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of backend systems through rigorous testing. They should be analytical to identify the scenarios we need to automate and have the technical skills to set up the required environments or connections to be able to test.
What you’ll bring:

• Lead the development and delivery of high quality, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Develop front-end UI components using TypeScript and the React Framework.
• Design and implement RESTful API endpoints using TypeScript, NestJS, and Node.js.
• Review and approve code contributions, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices.
• Guide the team in building reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensure software security requirements are implemented and met.
• Drive the adoption of Munich Re’s engineering standards and best practices.

Software Design

• Define and drive the technical roadmap for front-end and API architecture.
• Design reusable and scalable React components and API endpoints.
• Lead design sessions with Engineers, Product Managers, and UX Designers to align on requirements and timelines.
• Drive technical design decisions and propose architectural changes, with a focus on performance, scalability, and customer experience.
• Anticipate and mitigate technical blockers and delays before escalation is required.

Mentorship & Maintenance

• Coach and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering growth and technical expertise.
• Ensure code quality through effective testing strategies, including unit and integration tests.
• Resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities.
• Assume an on-call role to address critical customer issues and server alerts when needed.
• Advocate for continuous learning and improvement across the team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on front-end and full-stack development.
• Proven experience leading technical projects and teams.
• Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end frameworks like React.
• Expertise in API design and microservices architecture using NestJS and Node.js.
• Strong experience with application, network, and cloud security principles.
• Demonstrated ability to architect and implement scalable SaaS solutions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate technical concepts and decisions.
• Advanced understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving techniques.
• Strong knowledge of testing frameworks like Mocha or Jest, and the ability to ensure effective testing strategies.
• Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and SaaS product architectures.
• Proven ability to inspire and lead a team, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.

Soft skills:
Work Underpressure, Quality at work, Results Oriented.
What can YOU expect in a career with Capgemini?
Working in a team environment, Consultants will focus on the analysis, design and development of technology-based solutions for Capgemini’s clients.
You will work alongside technical, functional and industry specialists to assist with the development, implementation and integration of innovative system solutions including methods, techniques and tools.
You will contribute to client satisfaction by providing timely and responsive value-added services and work products.
Capgemini offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Headquartered in Paris, France, Capgemini has a presence of more than 340 thousand professionals in Mexico distributed among 3 sites located in Mexico City, Monterrey and Aguascalientes. A deeply multicultural organization.
Capgemini has developed its own way of working, the Collaborative Business ExperienceTM, and draws on Rightshore, its worldwide delivery model.
You will love this job because
Capgemini focuses on giving each new hire a YOU-nique experience through our recruitment process and on-boarding program, as well as by helping you to build your own career and professional skills foundation.
Capgemini provides a collaborative environment that embodies and holds the following stated values close to heart: Honesty, Boldness, Trust, Freedom, Team Spirit, Modesty, and Fun.
Capgemini cultivates an atmosphere for development that enables YOU to be hands-on, planning for your growth, both horizontally and vertically.

“ At Capgemini Mexico, we aim to attract the best talent and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, so there is no discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic of a person. All applications welcome and will be considered based on merit against the job and/or experience for the position”