Software Engineering Leader
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?
As our Software Engineering Leader you'll be in charge of leading a software development team and the applications that team owns. Your team will build high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will be leading a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications with big customers like Netflix, Amazon, Nike, Facebook & more! The different members of the team will report directly to you and you will be involved in helping develop their careers within the company.
- 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 project architecture
- You'll be responsible for hiring for your team
- You'll be responsible for communicating and planning between other teams
- Proven experience leading remote development teams
- Strong hands-on Software Development background
- Experience in Java or Go, plus JavaScript and TypeScript for frontend
- Extensive experience building scalable applications
- Proficient with monitoring tools like NewRelic, Datadog, Grafana/Prometheus, and distributed logs (e.g., ELK)
- Experience working with critical applications (performance, scalability, security)
- Experience with microservices architecture and relational databases
- Knowledge of AWS and NoSQL (desirable)
- Test-driven development and strong understanding of version control (Git)
- Strong documentation skills
- Upper-intermediate English (Spanish is a plus)
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!
Also, you can check out our webpage, Linkedin, Instagram, and Youtube for more about dLocal!
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Join dLocal as a Software Engineering Leader and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of payment processing across emerging markets! At dLocal, we empower global giants such as Netflix, Amazon, and Nike to streamline their payment operations in over 40 countries. Imagine leading a skilled team of developers, crafting high-performing, scalable applications that make a real impact on millions of lives daily. Your mission will entail planning and accountability for your team's projects while also being an inspiring people manager who fosters individual growth. You’ll delve into architecture and code, ensuring our applications are robust, secure, and well-documented. If you have a hands-on software development background in languages like Java or Go, and a passion for building scalable applications, this is your chance to thrive in a collaborative, remote-first culture that values flexibility, learning, and creativity. With a dynamic environment and a host of benefits such as remote work options, language classes, and a vibrant team spirit, dLocal is the perfect place to elevate your career in the fintech industry. So, if you’re ready for a rewarding challenge where you can lead innovation and mentor talent, we can’t wait to welcome you to our team!
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