Associate Principal Front End Software Engineer

PepsiCo

PepsiCo

Mexico · Mexico City, Mexico

Posted on Apr 25, 2026
Overview

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

The Sr. Fullstack Software Engineer will play a pivotal role in the development of modern digital products and AI-powered solutions across PepsiCo’s Strategy & Transformation (S&T) organization. As a key contributor to PepsiCo’s digital transformation efforts, this role focuses on building scalable, intelligent, and customer-centric software applications using Java, Spring Boot, React Native, and Couchbase, while leveraging AI capabilities to unlock business value.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, technically strong, and business-aware—capable of delivering high-quality software solutions within agile teams, while helping shape the future of our Digital Products & Applications (DPA) portfolio.

Your Impact

Key AccountabilitiesSupport the vision and actively contribute to building and maintaining digital products aligned with S&T core priorities, using a modern fullstack tech stack.

Partner with UX, Product, IT, Data & Analytics, and Process Engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions that address business needs.

Lead hands-on development of cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, integrating with CBLite for offline-first functionality.

Build and maintain secure, scalable backend services using Java 17 and Spring Boot 3.4.4, integrated with Couchbase Enterprise Edition 7.6.5.

Develop solutions that harness artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver automated and personalized experiences.

Drive and support DevOps practices across CI/CD pipelines, testing, deployment, and observability.

Proactively troubleshoot delivery blockers, risks, and technical issues while maintaining alignment with engineering and product stakeholders.

Recommend scalable solutions that meet strategic business objectives and drive measurable value (e.g., efficiency, insights, automation).

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience in fullstack development

Proficiency in React Native and mobile-first application design

Strong backend development experience with Java 17 and Spring Boot

Experience with Couchbase and CBLite, or other NoSQL solutions

Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, OAuth2/JWT, and cloud integration

Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices (Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker)

Demonstrated experience working in agile development teams

PreferredExperience integrating AI/ML APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Vertex AI, SageMaker)

Familiarity with scalable system architecture and event-driven design

Experience in offline-first mobile app development

Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration

Passion for delivering solutions with measurable business impact

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

What can you expect from us:

  • Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.

  • Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.

  • Development programs according to Leadership skills.

  • Specialized training according to the role.

  • Learning experiences with internal and external providers.

  • We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.

  • Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.

  • A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.

  • And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.