Software Engineering Team Lead

Software Engineering Team Lead – Wallester – Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil Wallester is a cutting‑edge financial technology company specializing in innovative solutions for modernizing payment systems. By offering white‑label card issuance platforms, seamless integration with existing infrastructure, and comprehensive support for both digital and physical cards, Wallester empowers companies to enhance their financial services and customer experience. Recognized as a leader in the FinTech space, Wallester has earned a reputation for state‑of‑the‑art technology, security, and scalability, delivering flexible, reliable solutions for both startups and established enterprises. About the role As a Software Engineering Team Lead you will: • Lead a team of engineers and oversee complex projects, ensuring timely completion and high quality outcomes.• Plan, organize, and direct engineering work while aligning goals with business requirements.• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to optimize resource allocation and meet project deadlines.• Develop new processes, training programs, and performance metrics for the team.• Provide hands‑on development support when needed and champion best practices in code quality and engineering culture. Technology stack Golang gRPC Protocol Buffers PostgreSQL Redis JSON REST API Docker Kubernetes Linkerd AWS infrastructure Microservice architecture What will you do? Guide, coach, and grow our outstanding Software Engineers. Provide technical leadership and direction, bridging the gap between engineering and senior management. Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and optimize development resource allocation. Manage and prioritize development tasks to meet deadlines and deliver high‑quality results. Jump into hands‑on development when needed, helping the team solve ongoing challenges. Continuously monitor and evaluate code quality and development output, identifying areas for improvement and collaborating to fix defects. Actively contribute to adopting best practices in Software Engineering, improving processes, and fostering team culture. What you'll need 5+ years of experience in software development using any OOP language (C#, Java, PHP, etc.). 2+ years of experience leading a software engineering team. Experience with microservices architecture, REST API, RPC, PostgreSQL, and Docker. Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members. Good English and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and deadlines. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and Scrum framework. Strong project management and organizational skills. Experience in mentoring and coaching team members. Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS). Nice to have Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices. Knowledge of CI/CD best practices and technologies for software engineering and delivery. Experience with test methodologies and frameworks. Experience in financial software development. Knowledge of security best practices and standards (OWASP, PCI DSS). A spark in the eyes is always a plus We offer Competitive salary. The chance to work as part of a highly motivated and talented team. Development and career opportunities. Supportive and caring leadership. A modern office in the center of Tallinn. Fresh fruit, sweets, drinks, and treats. Sports compensation. Great team events. Free parking. #J-18808-Ljbffr