Senior Engineering Lead (uruguay) - Remote Eligible

Senior Engineering Lead (Uruguay)

The role of Senior Engineering Lead at Very Good Ventures is an exciting and critical part of our success strategy. We believe that the best consultants are those capable of delivering outstanding work, inspiring others to do so, creating confident and valued relationships with clients, and finding ways to attract and win the type of projects the team is excited about. As such, Senior Engineering Leads are the role models of what a great technology consultant looks like, leading by example, managing through hands-on interactions, and developing a world-class team.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Serve as a hands-on technical contributor in client projects, delivering code that adheres to engineering standards.
• Manage day-to-day operations of engineering teams including project resourcing, deliverables supervision, one-on-ones, performance reviews, and mentorship of direct reports and other engineering managers.
• Lead and manage engineering team execution through example, establishing best practices, code standards, and delivery excellence during active projects.
• Lead scoping, estimating, and delivery of high-quality software solutions at scale.
• Drive client pursuit activities as a subject matter expert.
• Build strategic relationships with client engineering leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional delivery teams to anticipate and resolve technical blockers.
• Develop consultants into world-class professionals.
• Participate in recruitment processes to attract, hire, and retain top talent globally.
• Manage context switching effectively across multiple concurrent projects.
• Act as an agent of action and risk-taking, stepping up to deliver above and beyond expectations.
• Actively contribute to thought leadership.

Requirements for this role include:

• 8 to 10 years of professional experience working as a software engineer in a team environment.
• At least 4 years working in a senior/lead capacity.
• Experience working in a consulting environment is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English (level C2 or higher) and Spanish.
• A strategic consulting mindset.
• Proven experience owning and leading extremely complex, high-value projects.
• Demonstrated deep technical capabilities and professional knowledge.
• Critical thinking, ability to question decisions and provide creative solutions.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Ability to handle higher levels of autonomy and uncertainty.
• Ability to assist the director of engineering in supporting Engineering Leads.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: participate in strategic planning initiatives for the company.
• A strong desire to create an inclusive environment to teach and mentor engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to work across teams and build strong partnerships.
• Proficiency when presenting in public.

We value:

• Leadership grounded in empathy, clarity and technical excellence.
• A client-oriented mindset and a drive to deliver exceptional digital experiences.
• Autonomy, accountability and a desire to grow alongside the company.
• Passion for mentoring others and elevating team capabilities.

Total Rewards

VGV wants all employees to be supported in their personal and professional development, so we take a comprehensive approach to compensation and benefits. We benchmark every role based on location and against comparable companies to ensure competitiveness; however, actual compensation is highly dependent on numerous factors such as location, experience, knowledge and skills, qualifications and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Passion and enthusiasm for what we create.
• REMOTE first and global company.
• Subsidized health coverage.
• Generous parental leave.
• Paid Time Off.
• End of year company shut down (December 25, 2025 - January 1, 2026), in addition to observing company holidays.
• Other benefits available based on location.

Company Values

• Raise the Bar
• Grow with Grit
• Build Momentum
• Collaborate with Candor
• Enjoy the Ride

Very Good Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, and promoting diversity in our workforce.