Technical Project Manager

Location: Remote (Latin America)

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

About Us:

AgilityIO is a software development firm that designs and builds custom applications for startups and Fortune 500 companies. We are a global team of over 400 developers, QA engineers, project managers, and UX/UI designers with offices in New York City and Vietnam.

This is a full-time contractor role based in Latin America.

The Technical Project Manager needs to have a strong understanding of modern web and cloud technologies to oversee software development projects, bridge communication between developers and clients, and ensure the successful delivery of technical solutions. This role may include occasional hands-on coding, and deep technical comprehension of the following technologies is essential.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage software development projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery while effectively coordinating with the development team in Vietnam during overlapping work hours.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones, including product managers, designers, DevOps, and business stakeholders, to define project scope and objectives.

• Understand client’s business and technical requirements and help translate those into technical architecture, solutions, and user stories for the development team in Vietnam.

• Act as a liaison between technical teams and clients, translating business requirements into clear and actionable technical specifications.

• Oversee project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.

• Monitor project progress, identify blockers, and drive solutions to maintain project momentum.

• Implement Agile/Scrum methodologies for efficient project execution.

• Ensure the adoption of best practices in software development, testing, and quality assurance.

• Track and report on key project metrics to stakeholders.

• Foster a culture of communication, transparency, and knowledge-sharing within the team.

• Occasional involvement in technical architecture, design, and hands-on coding to kick off new projects, followed by building and scaling a team for implementation.

Technical Understanding

The Technical Project Manager should possess a strong comprehension of the following technologies to effectively manage teams and communicate with stakeholders:

Programming & Development Ecosystem

• Strong familiarity with JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and Swift, understanding their role in front-end and mobile development.

• Awareness of React.js / React Native, Redux, Flutter, and Angular, with knowledge of how they are used to build scalable, responsive, and cross-platform applications.

• Understanding of UI/UX best practices, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles to collaborate effectively with designers and engineers.

Back-End Architecture & API Development

• Understanding of Node.js, Python/Django, Java, Kotlin, and Golang and how these languages and frameworks support robust back-end development.

• Familiarity with database management systems including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB, along with knowledge of data modeling, optimization, and integrity best practices.

• Understanding of Redis for caching and performance enhancements in back-end systems.

• Understanding of GraphQL and RESTful API design principles for effective system integrations and efficient data communication.

Testing & Automation

• Awareness of unit, integration, and end-to-end testing methodologies, and tools applicable to the tech stack (e.g., Jest for JavaScript, Pytest for Python, and testing strategies for mobile apps built with React Native and Flutter).

• Understanding of CI/CD practices in the context of Docker and cloud platforms.

Cloud & DevOps Practices

• Familiarity with deploying and managing applications on AWS and Azure, including scalability, monitoring, and cost considerations.

• Understanding of Docker for containerization and environment consistency across development, testing, and production.

• Awareness of cloud-native development principles and basic familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.

Security & Authentication

• Knowledge of modern authentication mechanisms such as Auth0 and OAuth-based flows to ensure secure user authentication and authorization.

• Understanding the role of authentication in user experience, compliance, and security requirements.

• Familiarity with integrating secure third-party services such as Plaid, Dwolla, and Firebase for financial transactions and backend services.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3+ years of experience in project management, preferably in a software development environment.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, Trello, etc.).

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience with stakeholder management and client-facing roles.

• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) best practices.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud environments, particularly Azure, is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Flexible remote work environment.

• Professional growth opportunities and mentorship programs.

• Engaging and collaborative team culture with cutting-edge projects.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited to lead complex projects, collaborate with global teams, and deliver high-quality software solutions, we’d love to hear from you.