Software Engineer Team Lead - Java & Microservices (Argentina, Spain or Uruguay)

Why should you join dLocal?

dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets. 

By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen, in a flexible, remote-first dynamic culture with travel, health and learning benefits, among others. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.

What's the opportunity?

We are looking for a highly skilled Java Specialist to join the Core department. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing and implementing architecture systems that support our current and future Java applications. Working closely with the development team, your primary focus will be to ensure that the solutions are efficient, scalable, and aligned with client requirements. To excel in this position, you should possess extensive knowledge of software and architecture design patterns, along with advanced Java programming skills. It is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the department's overall requirements and objectives. By leveraging your expertise, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of our technology stack and play a vital role in shaping the future of our department. Your ability to think strategically and comprehend the larger picture will be key to your success in this dynamic and challenging role.

What will I be doing?

• You'll be responsible for week-to-week planning of your team and keeping each member accountable
• As a tech lead, part of your role is to be a people manager - It's vital you dedicate time to managing your team members
• You'll be expected to drive technical direction in projects and assure they meet scalability and robustness requirements
• You'll be hands-on on projects, getting deep into code and be looked upon as the senior authority in software development tasks, projects, etc
• You'll be responsible for hiring for your team
• You'll be responsible for communicating and planning between other teams

What skills do I need?

• Experience leading remote development teams in the past - This could be at a job or working on an open-source project
• Solid experience in Java application development and/or software architecture.
• Microservices environment (Circuit breaker, Idempotency etc)
• In-depth knowledge of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
• Experience with Java development frameworks like Spring and Hibernate.
• Event-driven architecture design experience.
• Being a team player, enjoying working with your own team and collaborating with other teams in the organization.
• At least intermediate written and spoken English proficiency
• Well-versed in the software development life cycle.

What do we offer?

Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:

- Remote work: work from anywhere or one of our offices around the globe!*

- Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance.

- Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity.

- Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded.

- Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription.

- Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes.

- Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!

- dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!

*For people based in Montevideo (Uruguay) applying to non-IT roles, 55% monthly attendance to the office is required

What happens after you apply?

Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process!

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