AI Coach Tech Lead/Architect

Quick answer: what is this job?

PALO IT is hiring a Software Architect in CDMX to lead the technical delivery of digital products end-to-end while guiding teams toward scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. The role requires strong engineering expertise and a commitment to AI-first engineering practices.

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 Software Architect do at PALO IT?

As a Software Architect at PALO IT, you will:

• Lead the design and evolution of technology solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.

• Drive architectural decisions and trade-offs (e.g., microservices vs modular monolith), applying patterns such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Clean/Hexagonal Architecture, and event-driven approaches where applicable.

• Design, build, and evolve REST APIs with best practices including versioning, contract-first methodologies (OpenAPI), backward compatibility, and robust error handling.

• Define and enforce engineering standards, such as clean code, testing strategy, code reviews, observability, security practices, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).

• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a strong delivery culture and continuously raising the engineering bar.

• Partner with Product, QA, UX, and stakeholders to refine scope, assess technical risks, shape the roadmap, and deliver incrementally.

• Encourage AI-first engineering practices (e.g., Copilot/GenAI) with appropriate governance, including quality gates, security, traceability, and testing.

What experience do you need for this role?

You are a strong fit for this Software Architect role if you have:

Required / Must-have:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with proven technical leadership (Tech Lead, Lead Engineer, or a strong senior role with leadership responsibilities).

• Strong backend expertise in Java (ideally versions 17/21/25+) with solid testing practices (e.g., JUnit/Mockito) and performance awareness.

• Proven ability to design and communicate software architecture concepts, including microservices/modular monoliths, Clean/Hexagonal Architecture, SOLID principles, integration patterns, and API design.

• Strong engineering fundamentals in CI/CD, Git workflows, code review practices, observability (logs/metrics/traces), and a secure-by-design mindset.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing decisions and aligning teams.

• Professional English (B2+ preferred) for global collaboration and documentation.

Nice-to-have / Strong plus:

• Experience with Kafka/RabbitMQ, event-driven architectures, CQRS, and saga/outbox patterns.

• Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform/IaC, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

• Knowledge of OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, and security best practices (OWASP).

• Experience in high-traffic systems, performance tuning, and caching strategies.

• Experience working in AI-assisted engineering environments and setting quality/security guardrails.

More About PALO IT

Why join PALO IT as an Software Architect?

• Join a forward-thinking, collaborative environment with a passionate international team pushing the boundaries of AI-native development.

• Enjoy continuous personal and professional growth through the PALO IT Academy, specialized training, R&D projects, and a culture of knowledge sharing.

• Benefit from global opportunities, international mobility, and collaboration with visionary clients and frontier tech partners.

• Have the empowerment to innovate and implement next-level AI methodologies as part of a collective intelligence.

• Receive competitive compensation and benefits that reflect your skills, impact, and leadership.

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 role?
A: Hydrid

Q: What technologies will I work with?
A: You will primarily work with Java, REST APIs, and AI coding tools. Experience with cloud platforms and event-driven architecture is also advantageous.