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EQUALS TRUE started when a type design geek and a talent nerd decided to create real change in the technology industry workforce. Together, they built the first-in-industry authentic talent partner to help organizations build cultures and scale internationally with the best talent in the Americas.
We are the only organization in Latin America that was founded with a commitment to be inclusive, treat individuals fairly, pay them equally, and provide them with a great professional experience each day. From day one, EQUALS TRUE has been committed to inclusive hiring, wage equality, and delivering an exceptional professional experience. These values ground our business model and daily practices.
We’re different, awkward, techie, weird in all the right ways, and we work only with great people. If you’re looking for a remote-first career aligned with a true social mission and with companies that share your values, then let’s talk about our Lead Software Engineer role today. Here’s what you need to know about this position:
Location: Remote, LATAM
Engagement Type: Full-Time
The Work
(What you’ll be doing & Your Impact)
Lead the end-to-end development of web applications using JavaScript frameworks
Design and implement scalable, maintainable system architectures
Translate high-level, often ambiguous requirements from C-level stakeholders into clear technical solutions
Build and integrate AI-driven features
Take ownership of product delivery from concept to MVP to production and iteration
Establish best practices across code quality, structure, and development workflows
Mentor and coach junior developers and interns (code reviews, pair programming, technical guidance)
Collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders to align technical execution with business goals
Needed Expertise
(What you need to succeed in the role)
Strong experience with JavaScript / TypeScript, React, and Node.js
Solid understanding of API design, system architecture, and infrastructure (cloud, deployments, environments, ideally with AWS)
Proven track record building products from 0 to MVP to scale in startup environments
Experience integrating AI features into real products (e.g., automation, generation, or decision-support tools)
Ability to make pragmatic, product-driven technical decisions
Experience leading small teams and mentoring junior developers
Comfortable working directly with C-level stakeholders and translating ambiguity into execution
Not Required But Nice To Have Expertise
(What would be great for you to have)
Nice to have: experience in fintech or marketplaces
Our Benefits & Perks
Interested? Great! Please send us your CV/Resume to start the conversation and learn more about each other. EQUALS TRUE is a global inclusive talent network of like-minded software engineers, agilists, and design thinkers. We build and develop safe, inclusive, equitable and balanced teams for companies that need to scale globally in a socially responsible way.
EQUALS TRUE is open to all qualified candidates. We never evaluate qualified people on anything other than their skills, work history, training, and ability to do the job. We respect the right of people to live the life they want without judgement. So we practice wage equality, create a culture of belonging, insist upon respect for all our people, make every effort to accommodate all disabilities, and work only with companies that share our values. We are proud to be a global equal opportunity employer. And as such we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, status as a veteran, or any other protected status. We also consider qualified applicants with non-violent and non-financial related criminal histories.
Additionally, EQUALS TRUE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout our hiring processes. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.
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