Staff Backend Software Engineer

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a technically passionate leader who is enthusiastic about technology and innovation—to influence team culture, optimize systems, and foster innovation in distributed architectures, with a focus on scalable and highly available solutions. Key Highlights: 1. Influence team culture and promote in-depth technical analysis. 2. Foster innovation and experiment with new technologies. 3. Serve as a technical reference for the platform team. **Our Way of Working in the Team:** -------------------------------- Transform your career with iFood! We are a Brazilian technology company and a Latin American reference. Through innovative solutions, we connect thousands of restaurants to millions of consumers daily, averaging 100 million orders per month. Beyond food delivery, we also operate iFood Mercado, iFood Farmácia, and iFood Pet. Additionally, we have iFood Pago—our fintech—which includes iFood Benefícios (iFood’s meal and food vouchers) and iFood Pago itself—the bank for restaurants. Join us and become part of a team that consistently leads with cutting-edge technology and continuous innovation. **Your Daily Menu:** ------------------------ * Influence team culture by promoting deep technical analysis to identify system optimization opportunities, applying best software engineering practices to ensure scalability, resilience, and performance. * Foster innovation by proposing and experimenting with new technologies and methodologies that can elevate our delivery capability and impact. * Identify areas for improvement, handle conflicts constructively, and serve as a technical reference for the platform team. **Ingredients We’re Looking For:** ------------------------------ * Proven experience in technical leadership and software development within highly complex environments. * Deep knowledge of distributed systems architecture, with the ability to design and implement scalable and highly available solutions. * Knowledge of financial products, including banking and internet banking. * A proven track record of innovation and solving complex problems in distributed systems. * Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. * Skill in managing multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment. * Solid expertise in Kotlin or Golang. **To Enhance the Flavor:** ------------------------- * Experience with AI and machine learning. We seek a person passionate about technology and innovation—who continuously pursues new learning and embraces challenges. If this resonates with you, we’d love to meet you!