Technical Lead

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward. We are currently looking for a Sr. Technical Lead to join our team.

Life at Nissan encompasses everything that inspires both the quality of our vehicles and the quality of our people. Company-wide, you'll find fast learners and self-starting engines as well as people who are quick to embrace change and take an idea into overdrive. At Nissan, minds race. Imagination gets a green light. Each opportunity is the fuel that drives an idea from inspiration to real-life.

Essential Job Functions (Include but are not limited to)

• Development:
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and data processing pipelines.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using appropriate languages and frameworks.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
• Database Management:
  • Design and optimize database schemas for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Implement data migration, transformation, and manipulation tasks as needed.
  • Ensure data consistency, integrity, and security in backend systems.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Identify and address performance bottlenecks in backend systems through optimization and refactoring.
  • Implement caching mechanisms, asynchronous processing, and other techniques to improve system performance.
  • Conduct performance testing and profiling to identify areas for improvement.
• Quality Assurance and Testing:
  • Write unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure the quality and reliability of backend systems.
  • Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers.
  • Collaborate with QA engineers to identify and resolve bugs and issues.
• Documentation and Technical Support:
  • Document design decisions, architecture diagrams, and implementation details.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior developers and team members.
  • Assist in troubleshooting production issues and implementing solutions in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a proven track record of leading successful projects and teams.
• Strong working knowledge of GraphQL and AWS
• Working knowledge of microservices architecture, containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, node.js, etc.).
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.
• Experience managing day-to-day technical and design direction for large scale systems.
• Ability to influence multiple stakeholders, achieve strategic goals and evolve product strategy based on research, data, and industry trends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of message brokers, queues, and streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Experience with agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Contributions to open-source projects or participation in developer communities.

IMPORTANT: Only resumes submitted in english will be reviewd.

Nissan (NMEX,NEdM, NRFS, NRFM and ANZEN) hires based on the fulfillment of the job profile in the vacancy, without distinction or discrimination based on gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national or social origin, economic position, birth or any other condition. 

By applying for the advertised position, candidates acknowledge that Nissan Mexicana and its subsidiaries reserve the right to conduct a public conduct search due to the sensitive nature of the assets and information involved in the role. This includes, but is not limited to, proprietary information, financial data, and other assets requiring safeguarding. Nissan Mexicana and its subsidiaries assure confidentiality and compliance with all legal requirements regarding the use of such information.  By applying for this position, you are consenting to this check. 

Mexico City Mexico