Technical Lead / Architect (Remote, Brazil)

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La Permanente, Leandro N. Alem, Buenos Aires
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
The Technical Lead/Architect will lead software development teams in delivering high-quality software projects. Responsibilities include translating client requirements into technical plans, guiding architectural decisions, resolving project blockers, and managing client communications. The role also involves hands-on development with JavaScript and Python, working alongside teams in a remote setting.
Summary Generated by Built In

This is a remote & full-time (CLT) position for those based in Brazil.

If you’re an experienced technical team leader, love using and creating open-source software, and would enjoy working on a variety of interesting projects surrounded by inspiring Nearformers on the cutting edge of new technologies, then keep reading!

We’re looking for someone with extensive experience leading technology teams (Software Dev, DevOps/Cloud) who is still hands-on, to translate client project requirements into what the team produces, then lead the collaboration of the team to deliver the best quality output for our clients within specific timeframes.

At Nearform we modernise enterprises with open, creative software, evolving businesses for the modern world. Our teams of experts are helping our clients build cloud-native solutions using industry-leading design, technology and modern practices for software development.

Being a global company with a remote workforce allows us to hire without borders. We only hire the best of the best, we continuously learn and improve and our distributed workforce means we service clients across the globe.

The Role

You are involved in all aspects of Delivery, Support and Deployment, working directly with Nearform’s clients on a variety of projects.  You help our clients translate their business and technical requirements into software applications.   

You will work in high performing software teams who are distributed across different locations and at times when you will work in teams alongside the clients development teams.  Our Leads are outcome driven, and deliver the best quality output for our clients within specific timeframes.

 As part of this you will: 

  • Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team 
  • Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects
  • Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues
  • Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs 
  • Shape and define architectural decisions 
  • Provide reports to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making

This is a hands on role, so you need to have a background in JavaScript (Node.js) and Python development that may also include some of the following:

  • DevOps, including Architecture to Infrastructure development, CI and Tooling
  • Cloud architecture, administration and Systems Integration
  • Data pipeline and warehousing creation

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills and advanced English proficiency level for oral and written communication
  • Experience working directly with customers and users
  • Experience managing software engineering teams
  • Experience developing high quality software
  • Deep understanding of agile ways of working
  • Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices
  • Deep understanding of best practices and design patterns
  • Deep understanding of open source technologies and tools
  • Deep understanding of version control tools, GIT in particular
  • Understanding of graph databases including Neo4j
  • Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)
  • Understanding of DevOps practices
  • Drive to deliver outcomes for our customers
  • Empathy and people skills

Benefits

  • Work remotely; we have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. 
  • Work flexibly; we appreciate there are more important things in life than work so our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
  • The Wellness Hub: We have a genuine commitment to fostering/improving Nearformers’ wellbeing; we offer resources and support, including a Nearform advice line which offers confidential support for anything from relationship issues to staying healthy.
  • Other benefits according to your location.

Please get in touch to discuss remuneration and benefits package. 

Although we are widely dispersed, Nearformers are a tightly-knit team. We trust one another and care about our colleagues. We all get together in person at our annual company retreat, of course when we’re not faced with a global pandemic! Building on our open-source origins, we promote the sharing of thoughts, knowledge and ideas.

Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence.

Top Skills

JavaScript
Python
The Company
HQ: Waterford, Munster
350 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Nearform is an independent team of engineers, designers, and strategists who build digital capability and software solutions for ambitious enterprises seeking sustained business impact.
We define, design and build platforms and enterprise systems that bring together people, processes, and technology to modernise organisations. Our innovative, resilient solutions empower clients and their teams to deploy faster, scale more easily, and move forward with confidence.
Through a combination of expertly crafted code, enhanced capability, and collaboration, we enable our clients to deliver great customer experiences and enduring business value

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