This is a contract full-time remote position for those based in Brazil.
About Us
Nearform is an independent team of engineers, designers, data experts and strategists who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create software solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact.
Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernize legacy systems, with confidence.
Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.
As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products.
Whether you are a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate with distributed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build secure, high-performance applications. Our Nearform engineers are known for building high quality, scalable solutions that solve real world problems.
The Role
As a Technical Lead at Nearform, you will be responsible for leading and guiding development teams while working directly with clients to translate business and technical requirements into impactful applications. However, as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects in your time here, your responsibilities may also include:
- 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.
- Ensure best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies are upheld within the team.
- Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs.
- Shape and define architectural decisions ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
- Provide updates to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making.
What we are looking for in this person
- Generative AI: GenAI models (Eg.: Azure OpenAI GPT), Multi-Agent System Architecture
- Proficiency in Python and AI/ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
- Experience with LangChain, AutoGen, or similar frameworks for multi-agent systems.
- Strong knowledge of Data Science techniques, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
- Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements.
- Experience leading software engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring.
- Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns.
- Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices.
- Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git.
- Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)
- Empathy and people skills
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Big Data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) / Databricks and databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
- Expertise in ReactJS for building responsive and interactive user interfaces.
Our Interview Process
- Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom)
An initial conversation with a member of our Talent Team to explore your background, leadership experience, and career goals. We’ll provide an overview of Nearform, discuss potential alignment, and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment. - Technical Lead Assessment (90 mins, Zoom)
A structured assessment led by a senior Technical Lead or Head of Engineering, designed to evaluate key aspects of a Technical Lead role. This session includes a selection of tasks to cover:
Architecture Design – We want to see how you approach a high level problem, demonstrating your design thinking and decision-making process.
Technical Implementation – How do you turn a design into reality, taking into account business needs?
Code Standards and Feedback – We want to see not just your own skills, but also how you improve those around you
- Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom)
A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join.
There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project
Ready to Join Us?If you're passionate about building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
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.
If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help.
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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
