Quick answer: what is this job?
PALO IT is hiring a Tech Lead / Architect in CDMX to lead the technical delivery of full stack solutions while guiding teams toward scalable, secure, and maintainable implementations.
Who We Are
Building the AI-first frontier enterprise.
We are a global technology consultancy with a trademarked, AI-first approach, Gen-e2™. It redefines how enterprises build digital products and transform their organizations with AI. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion and a B Corp-certified company.
We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (9 countries, 400+ experts from 50+ nationalities)
We are becoming an agentic organization, adopting the AI-native operating model we bring to our clients.
We are robust and resilient (100% independent, 0 debt, founded 2009)
We are AI-native professionals who invest in what we believe and work as a collective intelligence
We are positive, courageous and deliver at the leading edge
What does a Tech Lead / Architect do at PALO IT?
As a Tech Lead / Architect at PALO IT, you will:
Lead the design and evolution of technology solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability using technologies such as .NET Core and React.
Drive architectural decisions, applying patterns such as microservices, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and event-driven approaches when relevant.
Design, build, and evolve REST APIs, including versioning, contract-first practices (OpenAPI), and robust error handling.
Define and enforce engineering standards: clean code practices, testing strategies, CI/CD, code reviews, and observability.
Foster a culture of mentorship and continuous improvement by coaching engineers and enhancing team dynamics.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, UX, and stakeholders to refine scopes, assess technical risks, and shape project roadmaps.
Integrate AI-first engineering practices to enhance productivity and quality in software delivery.
What experience do you need for this role?
You're a strong fit for this Tech Lead / Architect role if you have:
Required / Must-have:
10+ years of software engineering experience with proven technical leadership in roles such as Tech Lead or Architect.
Strong full stack expertise with proficiency in .NET Core, React, Node.js, and relational databases like MySQL.
Proven ability to design and communicate software architecture: microservices, Clean Architecture, integration patterns, and API design.
Strong understanding of CI/CD practices, Git workflows, security best practices, and observability.
Excellent communication skills, able to engage with global teams and clients, with professional English proficiency (B2+ preferred).
Nice-to-have:
Experience with AWS and knowledge of containerization tools like Docker/Kubernetes.
Familiarity with messaging systems such as Kafka/RabbitMQ and knowledge of CI/CD tools.
Experience with OAuth2/OIDC and JWT for secure service implementations.
Strong analytical skills and experience in high-traffic, performance-tuned systems.
More About PALO IT
Join a forward-thinking, collaborative environment with a passionate international team pushing the boundaries of AI-native development. Benefit from continuous personal and professional growth through PALO IT Academy, specialized training, R&D projects, and a knowledge-sharing culture. Explore global opportunities and be empowered to innovate and implement next-level AI methodologies as part of a collective intelligence.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As a B Corp, PALO IT provides equal opportunities and assesses candidates solely on skills, potential, and motivation. We welcome applications regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, background, ethnicity, religion, disability, or any other protected attribute.
Frequently Asked Questions about this role
Q? What is the work model for this position?
A: Hybrid
Q? Is there a specific contract type?
A: 100% Salary