Software Engineering Team Lead

About us Wallester is a cutting‑edge financial technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for businesses seeking to modernize their 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 its state‑of‑the‑art technology, security, and scalability. Whether you are a startup or an established enterprise, Wallester delivers flexible, reliable solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the digital economy. About the role As a Software Engineering Team Lead at Wallester, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and overseeing their work on complex projects. You will plan, organize, and direct the engineering work, ensuring on‑time completion and quality outcomes. You will collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to meet project objectives and align engineering goals with business requirements. You will also be involved in developing new processes or procedures for your team, creating training programs, updating job descriptions, or establishing performance metrics. If you are passionate about fintech and payment solutions, have excellent technical skills, and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, then this role is for you Golang gRPC Redis JSON REST API Docker AWS infrastructure What will you do? Guide, coach and grow our team of outstanding Software Engineers Provide technical leadership and direction, bridging the gap between the engineering team and senior management Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand project requirements and optimize development resource allocation Manage and prioritize development tasks to meet project deadlines and deliver high‑quality results Jump into hands‑on development when needed, helping the team in solving ongoing challenges Continuously monitor and evaluate code quality and development output, identifying areas for improvement and working collaboratively to fix defects and issues Actively contribute to adopting best practices in Software Engineering, improvement of processes, and 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 in 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 You have good English and communication skills Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, where you can adapt to changing priorities and deadlines Proficient in Agile methodologies and Scrum framework Strong project management and organizational skills Demonstrated experience in mentoring and coaching team members Experience in 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 in test methodologies and frameworks Knowledge of security best practices and standards (OWASP, PCI DSS) Also, a spark in the eyes is always a plus We offer 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 Software Engineering • Cachoeirinha, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil #J-18808-Ljbffr