Senior Manager of Software Engineering

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 nearly 30% 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 workplace. Our commitment to excellence and ethical business practices has earned us multiple industry recognitions. In 2024, we were named one of the World’s Top FinTech Companies by CNBC and recognized as one of the most ethical companies in Mexico by AMITAI. Additionally, we were certified as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by HRC Equidad MX 2025 and ranked among the Best Companies for Female Talent by EFY.Kueski is seeking a seasoned Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team focused on delivering scalable mobile-first solutions that set a new bar for quality and user experience. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who excels at team mentorship, process optimization, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive product outcomes.As a key team leader, you will oversee the execution of technical projects, guide the professional growth of engineers, and help shape the practices and culture that define Kueski’s engineering organization. You will work closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams to deliver high-quality software that meets our standards for performance, reliability, and innovation.**Key Responsibilities**:- **_ People Management_**:- Compose 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 Strategy_**:- Define and drive the technical direction of software projects, aligning with the organization's tech vision- Set and maintain high standards for technical excellence, code quality, and architectural integrity- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design elegant and scalable solutions to complex problems- Balance technical feasibility with business objectives, scalability, and user needs- Manage technical debt, compliance, security, and align solutions with operational needs- **_Software Delivery_**:- Oversee the end-to-end software development life cycle, ensuring timely and high-quality deliveries- Collaborate with Product Managers and stakeholders to prioritize features and enhancements- Manage project timelines, allocate resources, and track progress to meet project goals- Implement agile practices, facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.- Mitigate risks, address technical debt, and ensure software security and performance.**Position Requirements**:- Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.- 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.- Proven track record of successfully leading and managing software development teams.- Strong technical background in software development, architecture, and design.- Expertise in multiple programming languages, technologies, and frameworks.- Deep understanding of software development methodologies, including agile practices.- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.- Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.- Experience with project management tools and practices.- Ability to balance technical depth with strategic thinking and business acumen.- Knowledge of security practices, software scalability, and performance optimization.