Senior Tech Lead

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Job Summary: We are looking for a Tech Lead to technically lead squads, drive innovation, and develop scalable Java solutions, promoting excellence and continuous learning. Key Highlights: 1. Technical leadership and team orchestration 2. Development of scalable Java solutions 3. Mentoring and fostering continuous learning **Tech Lead Role** **Location: Hybrid — 3 days per week** Join South System and take off! We are seeking a Tech Lead to board our spacecraft and, together, propel people and businesses through innovation. Location: Remote Responsibilities: * Technical leadership and team orchestration; * Serve as the squad’s Tech Lead, acting as the technical focal point and promoting alignment among Product, Engineering, and Architecture; * Orchestrate the team in technical decision-making, breaking down complex requirements into feasible and sustainable deliveries; * Anticipate and remove technical impediments, ensuring delivery fluidity and predictability; * Encourage modern software engineering practices (clean code, TDD, continuous integration, observability); * Mentor developers and foster an environment of continuous learning, autonomy, and technical excellence; * Support the team in incident response, SLA definition, and continuous system improvement; * Design, develop, and evolve scalable, resilient, and secure backend solutions in Java; * Actively contribute to designing distributed architectures based on microservices; * Lead refactoring initiatives, code reviews, and evolution of critical components; * Collaborate with architects to define standards, practices, and long-term system vision. Required Qualifications: * Strong experience with Java (17+) and the Spring ecosystem (Boot, Security, Data, etc.); * Solid expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and OAuth2/JWT authentication; * Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis); * Hands-on experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) in distributed systems; * Practical experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration using Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines; * Prior experience as a Tech Lead, Chapter Lead, or technical reference, guiding architectural decisions and technical squad management; * Ability to manage technical priorities, organize technical backlogs, and collaborate with PMs/POs; * Completed undergraduate degree in technology-related fields; * Technical English for reading and writing. Benefits That Make a Difference Udemy courses and certifications, curated and guided by the Business Partner team, based on team recommendations. Home office allowance to make your daily routine more comfortable. Financial education to support your economic well-being. Flash card. Interested in this opportunity? Now we want to continue showing why joining South System is so special. We are recognized by our team: we have been named twice one of the best companies to work for in Brazil (GPTW), and hold a 4.9 rating on Glassdoor and Indeed. We were awarded at the LinkedIn Talent Awards. We are committed to the future: we are carbon neutral, offsetting 100% of our carbon emissions. We operate with remote and hybrid work models, depending on the role and project. Our Way of Being: We value continuous growth and development. We have a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and loyalty. We are diverse, inclusive, and believe in the power of plurality across our teams. We deliver innovative technology solutions with real impact.