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About Stack BuildersWe’re Stack Builders, a US software consultancy with offices in New York and Quito. We work with international clients to build high-quality software solutions while investing in our team's growth and development.We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our Ecuador team. This is an opportunity for someone with solid technical fundamentals who wants to continue developing their DevOps, cloud, automation, and infrastructure skills in a collaborative software engineering environment.Initially, you’ll contribute to internal Stack Builders projects, helping us evaluate and improve our technical capabilities. As business needs evolve, you may also provide PTO coverage or transition to supporting one of our client projects.*IMPORTANT to be considered for this position:Your application and CV must be in English.By applying to the job, you confirm you have read and accept our Ecuador Privacy Notice (also available at the bottom of this post). This is mandatory to be considered for our vacancy. What You'll DoSupport cloud infrastructure, deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and development environments.Troubleshoot basic infrastructure, deployment, networking, and application-environment issues.Write and maintain scripts and automation using Bash, Python, or similar tools.Work with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools.Support containerized applications using Docker.Monitor applications and infrastructure and investigate logs, alerts, and basic performance issues.Assist with cloud infrastructure across platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.Follow established processes for security, secrets management, IAM, and operational best practices.Collaborate with software engineers to improve deployment and development workflows.Use Git and version-control practices as part of day-to-day development.Document technical work, troubleshooting steps, and operational procedures.Learn and work with new technologies as projects and client requirements evolve.Use generative AI responsibly to improve productivity, troubleshooting, automation, and technical problem-solving.RequirementsWhat We're Looking ForRequired Technical SkillsWe’re looking for candidates who have practical experience or a solid foundation in:Linux/Unix and command-line environments.Git and version control.Basic scripting with Bash, Python, or a similar language.Fundamental CI/CD concepts, including pipelines, builds, testing, and deployments.Basic knowledge of at least one major cloud platform: AWS, GCP, or Azure.Networking fundamentals, including HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, ports, and basic TCP/IP concepts.Docker and basic container concepts.Monitoring, logging, or observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, or CloudWatch.Basic cloud security concepts, including IAM, secrets management, and access control.Experience using generative AI tools as part of technical work and problem-solving.Nice to HaveExperience with any of the following is a plus:Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools.Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Jenkins.Ansible or other configuration-management tools.AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, or CloudWatch.Infrastructure monitoring, alerting, or incident-response practices.You do not need to be an expert in all of these technologies. We value strong fundamentals, problem-solving ability, and the ability to learn new tools quickly.What the Work Looks LikeThis is a DevOps-focused role, with approximately:80–90%: Infrastructure, cloud, CI/CD, automation, monitoring, deployments, and operational support.10–20%: Scripting and application-related technical support.Little to no frontend development is expected.No specific industry or domain experience is required. What matters most is your ability to understand technical environments, troubleshoot problems, automate repetitive tasks, and collaborate effectively with software engineers.What We're Looking For Beyond Technical SkillsCommunication & CollaborationIntermediate to advanced English communication skills, both written and spoken.Ability to communicate technical issues clearly with software engineers and other stakeholders.Comfortable asking questions, seeking clarification, and communicating when something is blocked.Ability to document technical work clearly and concisely.Comfortable working as part of a distributed, collaborative team.Problem Solving and Ownership SkillsBenefitsWhy Join Stack Builders?Meaningful work in a people-focused company certified as a Great Place to Work in Ecuador for 5 consecutive years.Professional development opportunities, including mentorship, team workshops, and Employee Assessment cycles.Private health and dental insurance and a mental health counseling stipend.Three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid sick, family, and parental leave.Hybrid and flexible work model.Participation in internal events, team-building activities, and holiday celebrations.Welcome package including a laptop and home office support.All benefits required by Ecuadorian labor law.--More than our EEO statement, this is what makes us a Great Place to Work:Stack Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment and don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment during the hiring process or time of employment.All team members and candidates are assessed and appreciated for their attitude, qualifications, and potential - regardless of race, religion, color, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, and other characteristics protected by law.You can learn more about us by visiting our website, or taking a look at our community content. --Aviso de Privacidad Stack Builders Ecuador:Al postular a nuestras vacantes en Ecuador, usted confirma que ha leído y acepta nuestro Aviso de Privacidad de Ecuador.CLÁUSULA INFORMATIVA PARA TRATAMIENTO DE DATOS DE CANDIDATOS 1. Datos del responsable del tratamiento: SBIE CONSULTORÍA DE SOFTWARE CIA. LTDA (en adelante STACK BUILDERS)Dirección: Av. Amazonas E3-39 y Av. Naciones Unidas, Edif. La Previsora, piso 10, ofic. 1002, QuitoRUC: 1792443253001Teléfono: 02-401-6115Correo electrónico: dataprivacy@stackbuilders.com  2. Finalidades: En STACK BUILDERS tratamos la información que nos facilita con el fin de analizarla para el cargo pretendido y mantenerle informado de las distintas vacantes a un puesto de trabajo que se produzcan en nuestra organización. 3. Conservación: Los datos proporcionados se conservarán hasta la adjudicación de un puesto de trabajo o hasta que usted ejerza su derecho de supresión o eliminación. 4. Cesiones:Los datos no se cederán a terceros salvo en los casos en que exista una obligación legal. 5. Ejercicio de derechos:Usted tiene derecho a obtener información sobre si en STACK BUILDERS estamos tratando sus datos personales, por lo que puede ejercer sus derechos de acceso, actualización, rectificación, eliminación, portabilidad de datos, oposición y limitación a su tratamiento ante STACK BUILDERS, a la dirección de domicilio señalada al inicio,  o en la dirección de correo electrónico dataprivacy@stackbuilders.com , adjuntando copia de su documento de identificación.  Si considera que su requerimiento no ha sido satisfecho, podrá presentar una reclamación ante la autoridad de control de protección de datos.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, please attach your CV in English.By applying to the job, you confirm you have read and accept our Ecuador Privacy Notice (also available at the bottom of this post). This is mandatory to be considered for our vacancy. We're hiring an engineering manager who connects the people doing the work to the product they're building. You'll manage approximately three to four small client project teams, typically two to four people each, for a total of around 8–10 people, and answer for whether those projects deliver the right product. On some projects, Stack Builders owns the product outcome, and the client sets direction. On others, the client's product owner leads, and you make sure the team builds what they need. Either way, you run 1:1s and growth plans, you own the product and delivery picture, and you use AI tools in your own work every day.About Stack BuildersStack Builders is a software consultancy with teams in the United States, Ecuador, and internationally. Our mission is to push the boundaries of the software industry through quality, pragmatic solutions that bring our clients' visions to life. Our values are clear communication, continuous improvement, curiosity, collaboration, and community. We work with US clients on long-running engagements, both client-led teams and fixed-price, outcome-based builds, and we deliver AI-first from specification through release.Why we're hiring this roleAI is changing how software gets built. Developers now direct agents across whole feature areas instead of working through small tickets, and the gap between "managing people" and "owning the product" has closed. We want one accountable person close to each team instead of separate layers for people, projects, and technical oversight. This role is that person, with the authority to make decisions and the responsibility to tell us early when something is off.What you will doLead your teamManage everyone on your project teams, approximately 8–10 people in total (engineers and, on some projects, client services staff), with documented 1:1s, honest assessments, current growth plans, and clear promotion criteria anchored to our Tiers & ExpectationsMake sure every engineer knows what's expected, how they're evaluated, who decides what, and where the company is going; act on concerns you can resolve, escalate the rest with a named owner, and close the loopPropose allocations of training time within your projects to Head of Client Services to align with budgets; recommend pay changes and promotions, and explain the decisions to your teamRecognize excellent work early, and connect it to our mission and valuesOwn onboarding quality for your reports and take part in engineering hiringDepending on the project and your technical level, you may be the Senior Technical Lead on a projectConnect the team to the productWhere we own the outcome: shape the work into large, coherent feature areas, set acceptance criteria and milestones, and protect scope and marginWhere the client leads the product: keep the team's work aligned with what the client's product owner asks for, turn priorities into clear direction, and flag drift or unclear requirements earlyGive developers ownership of product areas, and split refinement sensibly with BAs where a project has them. We don't want AI crunching tickets; we want people who understand the product and review what AI producesRun the client cadence on your projects and deliver honest news early; bring commercial questions to the named commercial ownerMake sure evidence of correctness exists before we say "done"Lead AI-first deliveryUse AI tools every day in your own work: directing frontier models and agents, reading and reviewing what they produceOwn each project's AI working agreement with our AI core group: how developers work with AI, how work is taken in, adversarial review, automated evaluation, security and rollbackHelp people adopt AI through pairing and practice, not pressure; spot who needs help and get it to themReport up with intentTell leadership what you intend to do and why, lead with risks, and make sure nothing reaches a client or an executive as a surpriseKeep a current picture of skills, capacity, and readiness on your teamWhat this role is notYou will not carry a personal coding quota or be the team's critical-path implementerYou will not override Technical Leads on technical execution inside the projectYou will not own price, contract terms, or commercial change approvalYou will not be a reporting layer; where a system can produce a number, we automate itRequirementsWhat we are looking for3+ years managing software engineers or software delivery teams, including at least a year where people management was your primary job. You've handled performance problems, advocated for promotions, and had difficult conversations with careProduct and delivery ownership you can point to: client software projects where you answered for scope, schedule, and outcome, ideally including fixed-price or outcome-based workDaily, hands-on use of AI tools in software work, and a clear view that AI delivery depends on specification, evaluation, review, and guardrailsA strong grounding in the software development lifecycle. You don't have to be an engineer for product-focused projects. If you are one, with senior technical-lead depth, you may also lead technical direction on highly technical projectsClient-facing judgment. Clients trust you to tell them hard truths, protect scope, and deliverClear written and spoken Spanish and English (C1 or equivalent). Your teams may include people in Ecuador, the United States, and other countries, and your clients are in the United StatesBased in Quito and able to work from our office two days a weekA bachelor's degree is required, in any field. We care about what you've led and how it went. Former developers, QA leads, technical project managers, product managers, and solutions engineers who have managed software teams are all plausible backgrounds.How we'll know it's workingAt six months, your reports have clear expectations, credible growth plans, and confidence that concerns get follow-through. Every project has a published AI working agreement and measured adoption. Leadership hears about risks from you first.At twelve months, your promotion recommendations hold up in calibration, engagement and retention on your team are stable or improving, clients are satisfied, and your projects deliver the product outcome: milestones accepted and margin protected where we own the outcome, stable, well-aligned teams, where the client leads.Reporting and growthYou report to our CTO and work closely with the Head of Engineering, the Head of Client Services, HR, and our AI core group. Growth means larger or more technical portfolios and, over time, helping lead the PEM practice by onboarding and coaching new PEMs.BenefitsHybrid and flexible modality, so you can split your time between home and the office.Three weeks of annual vacation, plus paid sick, family, and parental leave days.A fun, collaborative, and rewarding work environment, certified as a Great Place to Work in Ecuador. Opportunity to participate in OSS projects, company-sponsored conferences, and talks.Regular 1:1 sessions with your manager, employee assessments, training, and book clubs.Top-tier private health and dental insurance and a mental health counseling bonus.Exciting and challenging projects from different industries, leveraging various tools and technologies.In-person team-building activities, birthday and holiday celebrations, and more.A Welcome Package on your first day with a Stack Builders laptop and additional equipment.All benefits established by Ecuadorian law.—More than our EOO statement, this is what makes us a Great Place to Work:Stack Builders is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment and don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment during the hiring process or time of employment.All team members and candidates are assessed and appreciated for their attitude, qualifications, and potential - regardless of race, religion, color, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, and other characteristics protected by law.Learn more about us by visiting our website, where you can find blog posts, tutorials, and testimonials from our team and clients.--Aviso de Privacidad Stack Builders Ecuador:Al postular a nuestras vacantes en Ecuador, usted confirma que ha leído y acepta nuestro Aviso de Privacidad de Ecuador.CLÁUSULA INFORMATIVA PARA TRATAMIENTO DE DATOS DE CANDIDATOS 1. Datos del responsable del tratamiento: SBIE CONSULTORÍA DE SOFTWARE CIA. LTDA (en adelante STACK BUILDERS)Dirección: Av. Amazonas E3-39 y Av. Naciones Unidas, Edif. La Previsora, piso 10, ofic. 1002, QuitoRUC: 1792443253001Teléfono: 02-401-6115Correo electrónico: dataprivacy@stackbuilders.com  2. Finalidades: En STACK BUILDERS tratamos la información que nos facilita con el fin de analizarla para el cargo pretendido y mantenerle informado de las distintas vacantes a un puesto de trabajo que se produzcan en nuestra organización. 3. Conservación: Los datos proporcionados se conservarán hasta la adjudicación de un puesto de trabajo o hasta que usted ejerza su derecho de supresión o eliminación. 4. Cesiones:Los datos no se cederán a terceros salvo en los casos en que exista una obligación legal. 5. Ejercicio de derechos:Usted tiene derecho a obtener información sobre si en STACK BUILDERS estamos tratando sus datos personales, por lo que puede ejercer sus derechos de acceso, actualización, rectificación, eliminación, portabilidad de datos, oposición y limitación a su tratamiento ante STACK BUILDERS, a la dirección de domicilio señalada al inicio,  o en la dirección de correo electrónico dataprivacy@stackbuilders.com , adjuntando copia de su documento de identificación.  Si considera que su requerimiento no ha sido satisfecho, podrá presentar una reclamación ante la autoridad de control de protección de datos.

At Stack Builders, we’re an international software consultancy that helps globally admired companies build exceptional software. We’re looking for a collaborative Software Developer who will work on backend-focused maintenance and development, help keep the platform reliable, and contribute to practical improvements across the team’s web and AI workflows. Learn more about us here! We're passionate about solving complex engineering challenges while fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence.What you’ll do:Build and maintain services and web applications using Java, Maven, and Node.js for product demos.Contribute to maintenance and component development for the client’s web platform.Work through backlog items such as technical debt, dependency updates, bug fixes, and supporting tasks for active epics.Use Buildkite and CI/CD practices to support reliable builds and delivery.Collaborate directly with the client’s engineering team, communicate progress and blockers, and manage assigned work independently.Contribute to infrastructure changes, web applications, and AI workflow improvements as project priorities require.RequirementsWhat we’re looking for:6+ years of professional software development experience.2+ years developing software using Java (Maven) and Node.js.Full-stack software development experience, with expertise in building production-grade applications across frontend and backend technologies.Strong critical thinking when evaluating and applying AI technologies, with proven experience using Generative AI to improve software delivery while maintaining engineering quality.Experience with CI/CD pipelines and familiarity with Buildkite are required.Strong written and spoken English for frequent communication with the client.Strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to manage work with a high degree of autonomy.Strong problem-solving and critical thinking.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.Nice-to-have:Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) is a plus.BenefitsWhy Join Us:100% remote and flexible modality.A human-centered experience in a people-first company.Challenging, full-time, and long-term projects with globally admired companies.The opportunity to influence technical direction across multiple engineering teams and client projects.A strong learning culture and regular pairing sessions to build high-quality software while sharing knowledge.Opportunities for conference participation, OSS contributions, tutorials, blog posts, and technical talks.Exceptionally talented and passionate coworkers.Timely payments, with the flexibility to choose the payment date modality that best suits your needs.A Stack Builders community to support you and grow with you!Ready to become our next builder? We hope you’ll join us!More than our EEO statement, this is what makes us a certified Great Place to Work:Stack Builders is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment and don't tolerate discrimination or harassment during the hiring process or time of employment.All team members and candidates are assessed and appreciated for their attitude, qualifications, and potential—regardless of race, religion, color, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, and other characteristics protected by law.Learn more about us by visiting our website, where you can find blog posts, tutorials, and testimonials from our team and clients.

Are you passionate about clean code and building impactful software solutions? At Stack Builders, we’re looking for a Senior Full-Stack Developer to join our Ecuador Office, committed to writing high-quality code, following best practices, and working collaboratively with others to deliver robust and innovative solutions to our clients.We are an international software consultancy recognized as a Great Place to Work, due to our strong focus on communication, collaboration, community, and continuous improvement.As a senior developer at Stack Builders, you’ll work on interesting, international, high-impact products and platforms using modern technologies in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. We’ll provide the resources, tools, and professional development opportunities you need to keep growing your skills and advancing your career.Ready to take the next step in your development journey? Let’s build something great together!IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, please attach your CV in English.By applying to the job, you confirm you have read and accept our Ecuador Privacy Notice (also available at the bottom of this post). This is mandatory to be considered for our vacancy. RequirementsAdvanced spoken and written English skills.Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a similar degree. 6+ years of experience in software development.Experience preferably with Typescript, or other programming languages like:Python, JavaScript, or Haskell Strong backend development experience using Next.js (API routes, server-side logic, architecture design)Some experience with React for building modern, responsive user interfacesEffective usage with AI-assisted development tools (for example: ChatGPT, ClaudeCode, Copilot)Solid fundamentals with software development, systems, and troubleshooting.Deep understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns, and architecture.Good knowledge of creating well-structured code in any programming language. Strong analysis, problem-solving, and assertive communication skills.Ability to learn while motivating the team and delivering results with value to our clients.Nice to have:Experience with Documentation as Code (DaC) workflowsInfrastructure-as-Code experience (e.g., Terraform)Containerization experience (e.g., Docker)BenefitsHybrid and flexible modality, so you can split your time between home and the office.Three weeks of annual vacation, plus paid sick, family, and parental leave days.A fun, collaborative, and rewarding work environment, certified as a Great Place to Work in Ecuador. Opportunity to participate in OSS projects, company-sponsored conferences, and talks.Regular 1:1 sessions with your manager, employee assessments, training, and book clubs.Top-tier private health and dental insurance and a mental health counseling bonus.Exciting and challenging projects from different industries, leveraging various tools and technologies.In-person team-building activities, birthday and holiday celebrations, and more.A Welcome Package on your first day with a Stack Builders laptop and additional equipment.All benefits established by Ecuadorian law.—More than our EOO statement, this is what makes us a Great Place to Work:Stack Builders is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment and don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment during the hiring process or time of employment.All team members and candidates are assessed and appreciated for their attitude, qualifications, and potential - regardless of race, religion, color, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, and other characteristics protected by law.Learn more about us by visiting our website, where you can find blog posts, tutorials, and testimonials from our team and clients.--Aviso de Privacidad Stack Builders Ecuador:Al postular a nuestras vacantes en Ecuador, usted confirma que ha leído y acepta nuestro Aviso de Privacidad de Ecuador.CLÁUSULA INFORMATIVA PARA TRATAMIENTO DE DATOS DE CANDIDATOS 1. Datos del responsable del tratamiento: SBIE CONSULTORÍA DE SOFTWARE CIA. LTDA (en adelante STACK BUILDERS)Dirección: Av. Amazonas E3-39 y Av. Naciones Unidas, Edif. La Previsora, piso 10, ofic. 1002, QuitoRUC: 1792443253001Teléfono: 02-401-6115Correo electrónico: dataprivacy@stackbuilders.com  2. Finalidades: En STACK BUILDERS tratamos la información que nos facilita con el fin de analizarla para el cargo pretendido y mantenerle informado de las distintas vacantes a un puesto de trabajo que se produzcan en nuestra organización. 3. Conservación: Los datos proporcionados se conservarán hasta la adjudicación de un puesto de trabajo o hasta que usted ejerza su derecho de supresión o eliminación. 4. Cesiones:Los datos no se cederán a terceros salvo en los casos en que exista una obligación legal. 5. Ejercicio de derechos:Usted tiene derecho a obtener información sobre si en STACK BUILDERS estamos tratando sus datos personales, por lo que puede ejercer sus derechos de acceso, actualización, rectificación, eliminación, portabilidad de datos, oposición y limitación a su tratamiento ante STACK BUILDERS, a la dirección de domicilio señalada al inicio,  o en la dirección de correo electrónico dataprivacy@stackbuilders.com , adjuntando copia de su documento de identificación.  Si considera que su requerimiento no ha sido satisfecho, podrá presentar una reclamación ante la autoridad de control de protección de datos.