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# IC2 - Software Engineer Backend at Spin Careers

- **Company:** Spin Careers
- **Location:** México, Mexico
- **Posted:** 2026-10-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spin/jobs/4739894005

## Job description

Objective of the Role

- Support backend development by collaborating on small-scale components, including tools and microservices applications. Participate in the development and testing of successful software solutions within defined boundaries and resolve straightforward technical issues. Solutions may require refinement and supervision.
- Follows standards and guidelines for secure development under the guidance of the Engineering Lead.

Main Responsibilities

- Develop software solutions that meet business requirements and technical specifications.
- Document code and comply with current regulations and procedures to ensure maintainability and scalability.
- Develop and maintain APIs to support various applications and services.
- Gather and document functional and non-functional requirements in JIRA stories for projects and technical improvements.
- Collaborate closely with other technical and business teams to understand and translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Define clear acceptance criteria before development to ensure quality and alignment with business goals.
- Write unit tests to verify code functionality and reliability.
- Perform integration tests to verify joint functionality and ensure seamless operation.
- Test product usability and accessibility to enhance user experience.
- Maintain updated documentation on architectures, procedures, and operational tools to support ongoing development and maintenance.
- Collaborate on testing to identify and resolve issues early in the development process.
- Develop tools and scripts to automate operational tasks and improve efficiency.
- Follow data architecture guidelines on how to collect and store information securely and efficiently.
- Generate and deliver design documentation and information availability to the data team.
- Promote an autonomous work culture by encouraging self-management, accountability, and proactive problem-solving among team members.
- Serve as a Spin Culture Ambassador to foster and maintain a positive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment that aligns with the company's values and culture.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

- Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
- Use of tools like Maven, Gradle, Github Actions, Sonar Cloud.
- Practice in Scrum and Jira management.
- Creation of microservices and consumption of REST services, RESTful APIs.
- Use of Git for version control and collaboration.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to acquire knowledge in new technologies within Digital@FEMSA's tech stack.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Java:

- At least 1 year of professional experience in Java development in a team environment.
- Experience with Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate.
- Experience with JUnit and Mockito.

En Spin estamos comprometidos con construir un lugar de trabajo diverso e inclusivo.

Creemos en la igualdad de oportunidades y promovemos un entorno libre de discriminación por motivos de raza, origen nacional, género, identidad de género, orientación sexual, discapacidad, edad o cualquier otra condición legalmente protegida.

## About Spin Careers

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Spin provides dockless electric scooters and micromobility services while, through its parent FEMSA, is expanding into digital payments and financial technology.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of FEMSA, acquired by Ford Motor Company in 2018 and later integrated into FEMSA’s ecosystem)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA (with strong operational presence in Mexico)
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed; early team included former Y Combinator and Uber/Lyft veterans

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Micromobility (electric scooters) & Digital Payments/Financial Technology
- Target customers: B2G (cities, universities), B2C (riders), and B2B (FEMSA’s retail/consumer base for payment products)
- Mission or purpose statement: “Making life easier” by removing day‑to‑day barriers and creating progress through technology that generates economic and social impact

## Products & Services
- **Spin Electric Scooters**: Dockless e‑scooters (models S‑7, Spin 6) available in 60+ U.S. markets and 25+ universities; app‑based unlock, GPS tracking, and designated parking hubs.
- **Spin Hubs / Charging Stations**: Parking and charging stations with digital wayfinding screens to improve reliability and safety.
- **NetPay (FEMSA payments)**: Payment processing and financial services solutions (apparent from job listings under Spin Careers), including SPEI compliance, RPA, and cybersecurity products.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary)
- **Key Metric**: Operating in 60+ cities and campuses across the U.S.; ~434 employees (per Built In); ongoing expansion into digital payments
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ford Motor Company (acquired in 2018), FEMSA (current parent), partnerships with major cities (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC, etc.) and universities
- **Growth Signals**: Active hiring for 30+ roles (software engineering, payments, data, sales) primarily in Mexico; shift toward fintech under FEMSA; goal to become carbon negative by 2025; 20+ Spin Safe infrastructure projects completed

## Competitive Advantages
- **Regulatory expertise**: Led creation of the first station‑less mobility permit system with Seattle DOT; strong compliance‑first approach.
- **Integrated ecosystem**: Backed by FEMSA, one of Latin America’s largest corporations, providing access to a massive retail and consumer base for digital payment products.
- **Dual focus**: Combines physical mobility infrastructure with digital financial services, creating cross‑selling and data synergies.

## Strategic Focus
- **Fintech expansion**: Building out payments, SPEI compliance, RPA, and cybersecurity capabilities in Mexico.
- **Sustainable mobility**: Reaching carbon neutrality and expanding safe infrastructure (Spin Hubs, improved vehicle design).
- **Digitalization of FEMSA**: Using Spin’s tech talent to power broader FEMSA initiatives (loyalty, payments, data architecture).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Embraces diversity, defaults to trust, acts with ownership, and works on the road ahead (long‑term mindset). Described as a “value‑based team” with a focus on growth, celebration, and belonging.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid workspace (combination of remote and on‑site); many roles listed as “Remoto” (remote) in Mexico.
- **Perks & Benefits**: Performance bonuses, family medical leave, health/dental/vision insurance, commuter benefits, free snacks/drinks, paid holidays/sick days, company‑sponsored outings.
- **Engineering Culture**: Opportunity to work on real‑world tech (RPA, IAM, DevOps, cybersecurity, mobile, data architecture) within a large corporate ecosystem while maintaining startup agility.

## Sources
1. [spin.app](https://www.spin.app/) – Official site, product descriptions, market footprint, carbon goals
2. [spin.app/about-us](https://www.spin.app/about-us) – Team background, vehicle details, history
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/spin](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spin) – Careers page, values, FEMSA affiliation, job listings
4. [builtin.com/company/spin](https://builtin.com/company/spin) – HQ, employee count, acquisition history, perks

SUGGESTED_INDUSTRY: mobility (using "transportation-services" as closest match, but note fintech element)

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