Staff PRODUCT ENGINEER (Contract)

Build it. Ship it. Own it.

Location: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Peru

About Counterpart

Counterpart is an insurtech platform reimagining management and professional liability for the modern workplace. We believe that when businesses lead with clarity and confidence, they become more resilient, more innovative, and better prepared for what's ahead. That's why we built the first Agentic Insurance™ system — where advanced AI and deep insurance expertise come together to proactively assess, mitigate, and manage risk. Backed by A-rated carriers and trusted by brokers nationwide, our platform helps small businesses grow with confidence. Join us in shaping a smarter future, helping businesses Do More With Less Risk®.

The Role

As a Product Engineer at Counterpart, you own problems and drive outcomes. You iron out requirements with stakeholders, partners, and customers. You leverage AI for implementation. You verify the end-to-end result. You iterate until you move the needle.

You run projects with other Product Engineers and AI agents. You know when to delegate to a human, when to delegate to an agent, and when to do it yourself. 

YOU WILL

Own the Problem

• Take accountability for the outcome. 
• Talk directly to your users, stakeholders, and peers to discover the problem. 
• Translate business intents into functional requirements that engineers and agents can build against. Determine where human judgment is non-negotiable and where AI can augment or act autonomously. 
• Own the non-functional technical requirements. Specify the quality bar: performance, scalability, reliability, security, maintainability.

Build with AI

• Write production-quality code across the stack: Python, Django, AWS, React, and PostgreSQL. You are not afraid of any layer.
• Direct agents and review their output with domain depth. Catch what they miss across the functional and non-functional bar: correctness, edge cases, performance, security, testability, readability.
• Evaluate and improve agent output regularly. Track failure modes. Refine the prompts and patterns that lift the quality ceiling over time.
• Run projects that span other Product Engineers and agents. Coordinate work, manage dependencies, and keep things moving without micromanaging.
• Contribute to architectural decisions. Bring options and alternatives, not objections. Know when the elegant solution is the wrong call for a startup moving fast.
• Contribute to and manage the context harness as you build and deliver.

Verify and Iterate

• Surface delivery risks early. Bring solutions, not just problems. Keep your stakeholders informed without turning every risk into a meeting.
• Verify the end-to-end result yourself. Confirm the system does what the requirements say, and that the requirements were right.
• Drive adoption of what you ship. Documentation, enablement, and usage monitoring are part of the job.
• Monitor your services in production. Own the signal. Debug and fix what breaks.
• Participate in support rotations. When users run into issues with what you shipped, you investigate and fix them.
• Iterate until you move the needle. Shipping is not the finish line. Outcome is.

Raise the Bar

• Mentor engineers around you. Give direct, useful feedback. Leave things better than you found them.
• Make deliberate calls on technical debt: when to accumulate it, when to pay it down, when to refactor. Translate trade-offs into language that business leaders can act on.
• Operate to the engineering standards for quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

YOU HAVE

• 10+ years building production web applications across the full stack. The years are the floor, not the bar. What matters is whether you have actually done this: owned a problem end-to-end, written the spec, built the thing, coordinated the work, and shipped it without someone else holding the thread.
• Demonstrated experience gathering requirements directly. You have interviewed users, customers, and partner teams, and turned ambiguous intent into specs that engineers and agents can build against.
• Demonstrated experience owning both functional and non-functional requirements. You have defined what a system must do and held the line on how well it must do it.
• A track record of owning a domain or initiative without close supervision. You have navigated ambiguity, made judgment calls, and been accountable for the outcome.
• Extreme ownership and a bias for action. You do not sit and wait. You chase stakeholders, customers, and answers when you need them.
• Experience coordinating across engineers and AI agents on a shared initiative. You have managed the work without holding a formal management title.
• Strong technical judgment and the depth to catch what AI-generated code gets wrong: not syntax, but correctness, architecture, intent.
• Proficiency with Python and Django. Working knowledge of TypeScript, React, and PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in developing with AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, similar) and the drive to stay ahead of how AI development practices are evolving.
• Domain curiosity. You learn the business context your work supports, not just the systems. You understand why the problem matters, not just how to solve it.
• The ability to communicate clearly across engineering, product, and business, translating technical complexity without losing meaning.
• Low ego and high Emotional Quotient (EQ). You influence without authority, take feedback well, and leave your ego out of technical decisions.
• Experience working with distributed, remote teams.

HOW THIS ROLE WORKS

Product Engineering exists to collapse the distance between a problem and a working solution. You own a problem or part of a vision. You shape it with stakeholders. You build it with AI. You verify it end-to-end. You iterate until the metric moves.

You work within the Context Architecture, a shared system of documentation, design patterns, and domain knowledge that gives you the technical context to make autonomous decisions at every step.

This is not a role for engineers who need to be told how. It is a role for engineers who can take a problem, fill in the gaps with good judgment, and ship something that works.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

• Derrick Franco, Principal Engineer: After teaching himself to code at 13, Derrick went on to co-found Jumpstart in addition to building out the technical divisions at InvestorsAlley and Phinaz Media Group. Nowadays Derrick spends his time reading, with his wife, and working on his podcast The Future of Work Project.
• Julian Prokay, Principal Engineer: A veteran of the SaaS space with experience working on both student systems and construction management software. In his free time, he enjoys history podcasts and fantasy literature.
• Tony Nguyen, Engineering Manager: Tony is an engineering and platform leader with 25+ years of leadership experience at companies like Sony PlayStation Network, Intuit TurboTax, and ServiceNow. He thrives at building products, scaling teams, and leading organizations, but more so building people. He believes the best leadership and engineering comes from bringing your full identity to work. For him that's faith, family, and sports! Outside of work, you can catch him on the couch with his 3 adult children watching anime, going to Disneyland, or having game nights.
• Ron Alexessen, Engineering Manager: With experience at Hewlett-Packard, New Relic, Rackspace, and consulting agencies, Ron has built teams and shaped technical culture across different environments. He's passionate about AI-enabled development as a force multiplier and building solutions that create real business impact. Outside work, he boulders, runs, rides gravel bikes, and co-parents active teenagers, embracing structured chaos in all of it.
• Newton Truong, Engineering Manager: Newton joins Counterpart with 7+ years of experience in platform and data engineering. In his last company Thrive Market, he had a hand in building out new microservices and architecting data pipelines with Airflow and Spark. He's vegetarian and loves trying new restaurants when traveling. Nowadays he's busy keeping up with his 2-year-old and doing outdoor activities with his family.
• John Mendez, Engineering Manager: John has experience working at companies of all sizes. He enjoys startups and small-to-medium businesses, where he can wear multiple hats and help deliver solutions. Outside of work, he stays busy with his four kids and their activities. He also makes time to stay active by working out at home and running or walking with his dog.

COUNTERPART'S VALUES

• Conjoin Expectations - it is the cornerstone of autonomy. Ensure you are aware of what is expected of you and clearly articulate what you expect of others.
• Speak Boldly & Honestly - the only failure is not learning from mistakes. Don't cheat yourself and your colleagues of the feedback needed when expectations aren't being met.
• Be Entrepreneurial - control your own destiny. Embrace action over perfection while navigating any obstacles that stand in the way of your ultimate goal. Leverage AI ruthlessly. We measure success by outcomes, not lines of code written. Use every available AI tool to ship faster and think more strategically.
• Practice Omotenashi ("selfless hospitality") - trust will follow. Consider every interaction with internal and external partners an opportunity to develop trust by going above and beyond what is expected.
• Hold Nothing As Sacred - create routines but modify them routinely. Take the time to reflect on where the business is today, where it needs to go, and what you have to change in order to get there.
• Prioritize Wellness - some things should never be sacrificed. We create an environment that stretches everyone to grow and improve, which is fulfilling, but is only one part of a meaningful life.

WE OFFER

1. Work from Anywhere - Counterpart is a fully distributed company, meaning there is no office. We allow employees to work from wherever they do their best work, of course prioritizing meetings that often happen in US time zones.
2. Language Classes - We sponsor up to $100 per calendar year to be used towards language classes to help support your English language skills.
3. Paid Vacation and Time Off
4. Parental Leave - Development Partners will be eligible for unpaid Parental Leave to bond with a newborn, newly-adopted, or newly placed child. Under this policy, development partners and independent contractors will be eligible for up to 8 weeks of unpaid parental leave. Any time off will be subject to approval and must be requested at least 45 days in advance.
5. Computer - We reimburse you for your locally procured MacBook Pro. If you are still with the company after one year, it is yours to keep!

Our estimated pay range for this role is USD $90,000 - $110,000 annually. Contractor compensation is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, market data, location, internal equitability, and experience.

We are committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we are intentional about making sure people feel respected, supported and connected at work, regardless of who you are or where you come from. We value and celebrate our differences and we believe being open about who we are allows us to do the best work of our lives.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.

Remote in Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, or any EST time zone fitting location

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer (Contractor) to join our dynamic Engineering team. This role is fully remote, offering an opportunity to contribute to exciting projects with the potential to transition into a long-term contractor position. As part of our highly experienced engineering team, you’ll work closely with Dave Brennan and be part of his team, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with him directly, learn from his experience, influence design decisions, and drive innovation while keeping the customer’s needs at the forefront.

WHO YOU ARE

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer (Contractor), you will develop advanced solutions using cutting-edge technologies, including cloud-based services, containerization, AI-driven features, adaptive process automation, and more. We’re looking for a passionate and innovative developer eager to build and scale the next wave of Hyperproof’s capabilities.

This role is a great opportunity for engineers who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy working on both frontend and backend solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and design engaging user experiences using TypeScript and React, Java, C#; Go experience is also valuable.
• Design backend components, including REST APIs, queueing, storage systems, security layers (role-based access control, encryption), and more.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., code assistants, automated testing, and analysis tools) to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and delivery speed.
• Contribute to and help evolve AI-driven product features, including intelligent automation and adaptive workflows.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to understand customer needs and translate them into software solutions.
• Own the quality and performance of the applications you build, ensuring they are reliable, scalable, compliant, and meet both customer and business expectations.
• Build reusable software components for other developers and business users.
• Implement automated testing and ensure code maintainability through documentation and best practices.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on design and coding at a component level.
• Professional level of English language proficiency.
• A strong customer-first mindset, with the ability to translate requirements into modern, flexible software solutions.
• Proficiency in FrontEnd and BackEnd technologies.
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs using JSON and/or XML.
• Familiarity with cloud services (Azure or similar) for deployment and debugging.
• Expertise in asynchronous programming and scalable software development.
• Understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and the ability to work effectively in agile teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor and take ownership of projects.

DESIRED DEVELOPERS SKILLS 

• TDD (Test Driven Development) and refactoring skills
• Experience in structuring the code for testability to separate unit-testable logic and integration-testable boundary code
• Nice to have: Pairing/mobbing experience and/or XP (eXtreme Programming) experience

This contract-to-hire arrangement provides a path to join the team permanently after successfully completing an exciting 6-12 month project.

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE & INTERVIEW PROCESS

We value your time and aim to make the hiring process clear and efficient. The interview process includes:

1. 20-minute initial chat with our Senior Technical Talent Partner. 
2. Take-home technical assessment to showcase your skills. Utilizing Coderbyte platform.
3. Three 60-minute 1:1 interviews with our engineering team. One of them will be with the hiring manager. 

You’ll also have opportunities to ask questions and ensure this role aligns with your career goals.

LOCATION & WORK SETUP

This is a fully remote contractor position. We believe in hiring the best talent regardless of location and fostering a flexible work environment that allows you to thrive.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to work on exciting, high-impact projects with a growth-oriented company, we’d love to hear from you!

THE ROLE

Sourcing Manager, Apparel

We are seeking a self-starter, problem-solver and successful in combining technology and data into best-in-class outcomes. The candidate is energized by solving complex business problems and consistently effective in making high-judgment decisions at rapid pace amidst the frequent ambiguity that comes with charting a course of action with no precedent. Moreover, the ideal candidate is energized by an environment where strategy, innovation and decision-making are intentionally distributed, where candor, speed and data are highly valued and colleagues at all levels hold each other to unusually high standards on behalf of Quince customers. 

The Sourcing Manager, Americas/Apparel will focus on sourcing opportunities in Mexico, Central America, and South America but is not limited to these regions. This role is critical to optimizing Quince’s supply chain by re-sourcing existing products with long lead times and high logistics costs, as well as identifying and launching new products from the Americas region to drive business growth. The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for scouting potential suppliers, pitching them on Quince’s business model, conducting cost analyses for key products, and onboarding suppliers into our fast-paced supply chain. Additionally, they will ensure supplier continuity, conduct periodic business reviews, and drive operational efficiencies.

This role is pivotal to Quince’s continued growth and success. Enabling Americas Sourcing to its full potential will drive faster lead times, lower logistics costs, and greater alignment with our Made-to-Consumer (MTC) model.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a category supply chain strategy, including multi-sourcing for the Apparel (womens/mens/kids) segment, across knits and wovens
• Identify, vet, and onboard supplier partners, coaching them to operate within Quince’s rapid replenishment, M2C (Made-to-Consumer) model.
• Train suppliers on Quince OS, including operational efficiency (rapid lead times, consumer focus), financial modeling (high ROIC), and technical capabilities (Vendor Portal).
• Product Expansion: Collaborate with Merchants and Product Development teams to introduce new styles and colors approved through our NPC process.
• Drive Operational Excellence:
• Ensure high-quality standards (<0.5% defect rate).
• Optimize supply chain for speed and accuracy (Replenishment Lead Time < 14 days).
• Maintain inventory availability (>99% in-stock).
• Improve margin accretion through cost efficiencies and strategic sourcing.
• Conduct Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews with supplier management, analyzing strategy, performance highlights, and areas for improvement.

Qualifications

Required: 

• 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supplier Management with major U.S.-based retailers.
• Established factory partnerships within knits apparel across the Americas (Mexico, Central America, South America) and/or Asia (including India, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China, where relevant).
• Passion for product development with a track record of leveraging vendor expertise to design, cost-engineer, and bring products to market.
• Strong general management (GM) mindset, with experience in lean manufacturing, just-in-time (JIT) processes, and supply chain optimization.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical, with a strong focus on execution, problem-solving, and process improvement.
• Natural connector who builds and maintains strong relationships between internal teams and supplier partners to drive collaboration and shared success.
• Proactive and assertive, with the ability to self-manage in a remote/home-office setting while staying closely connected to the broader organization.
• Excellent communicator, with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills to influence and align stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

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Important Information

Location: Costa Rica, Peru, Colombia, Argentina, Bolivia

Work Mode: Remote

Job Summary

As a OTM Consultant (Oracle Transportation Manager)(19889) you will be responsible for supporting and delivering transportation solutions within Oracle Transportation Manager (OTM), covering key functionalities such as Order Management, Transportation Planning and Execution, Supply Chain Visibility and Event Management, Inventory Visibility, and Freight Bill Audit and Payment. You will manage and complete customer work packages while ensuring alignment with defined budgets, work plans, quality standards, and timelines, analyze and address client requirements using established templates, frameworks, and standard product functionalities, and collaborate with internal or external DevOps teams to deliver transportation project solution work packages and implement change requests.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The key purpose of this role is to gather requirement, solution design services and development of the transport solution for a broad range of projects and Support.
• Support the business project teams to determine IT solution requirements, CRP demonstrations, customer meetings, solution design
• Manage the implementation of IT project work packages in line with the DHL DevOps way of Working.
• Manage required IT development activity in line with the customer requirements. Ensure any development IT in accordance with supplier governance policies.
• Provide IT support as required for live customers (CRs, new releases etc.).
• Projects implementation, post warranty support and Go-live Support.
• Build effective relationships and maintain close liaison with business and IT by maintaining regular contact through the full project lifecycle.
• Undertake other projects and roles as required from time to time by senior management.
• Run business requirement and GAP analysis workshops for template based implementations.
• Build working relationships with Project team, customers, business and suppliers
• Development of test scenarios and scripts.
• Work with testing team to automate the Testing.
• Manage and/or perform IT testing and support user acceptance testing.
• Document user training to internal and customer teams.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good understanding of transportation customer requirements and good technical understanding of solution capabilities e.g. OTM, Kewill.
• Good Knowledge on Agile and DevOps.
• General understanding of transport related ancillary systems and B2B integrated e.g. HERE, Transporeon, Centiro.
• Participates and organizes workshops & events.
• Preparation of solution design proposals from a commercial as well as a technical perspective.
• Advising / consulting to external customers.
• Coordinate, direct and oversee work package delivered by Specialists and/or suppliers
• Developing content for customer presentations and providing technical/functional content
• Years of Experience: 5-8 Years | 3-4 Full Life Cycle Implementation (At least one Implementation in Agile/DevOps) in Oracle Cloud.
• Geographical Experience: Experience implementing Transport solutions in latest Oracle Cloud at least two different regions.

Main Technical tools:

• Core OTM Expertise: In-depth knowledge of OTM modules (Shipment Management, Rate Management, Business Process Automation).
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in SQL/PL-SQL, XML, and XSLT.
• OTM Tools: Experience with Workflow Agents, Integration Manager, and Screen Sets.
• Cloud Experience: Strong hands-on experience with OTM Cloud is highly preferred.
• -Logistics Knowledge: Understanding of transportation modes (FTL, LTL, Ocean, Air), multi-leg planning, and freight audit.

About Encora

Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others.

At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.