Engineering Lead – Digital

Descrição Location: São Paulo, BrazilLevel: Technical LeadershipAbout the RoleWe are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the development of cutting-edge digital and AI-driven solutions within a global technology organization. This position will act as the right hand to senior engineering leadership, combining deep technical expertise with strong management skills.The Engineering Manager will play a critical role in shaping and scaling modular, containerized solutions that integrate seamlessly across distributed systems. You will balance hands-on coding with technical leadership and team management, ensuring delivery excellence while fostering a high-performance culture.This is a highly visible role within a global environment, requiring strong communication skills, the ability to connect technology with business outcomes, and experience in building scalable, future-ready solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & ArchitectureDefine and drive software engineering standards, modular development practices (“lego-box” approach), and containerized architectures.Provide architectural guidance for distributed and cloud-native systems, ensuring alignment with global standards.Act as a technical authority, owning technical choices and actively contributing to the codebase when needed.Ensure high-quality delivery of digital and AI solutions, from system design to deployment and ongoing operations.Team Leadership & ManagementLead, coach, and inspire multidisciplinary teams including software engineers, data engineers, data scientists, MLEs, and SREs.Promote best practices in software development, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps methodologies.Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning.Collaborate closely with global engineering leaders, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure technology strategy is aligned with organizational goals.Product & Business AlignmentTranslate business challenges into scalable digital solutions, balancing technical innovation with operational value.Work alongside product and business leaders to ensure solutions meet both functional and strategic objectives.Guarantee that regional developments integrate into a cohesive global ecosystem of modular solutions.Delivery & OperationsOversee delivery quality and speed, ensuring robust code, data pipelines, and deployment practices.Address issues at the right level (individual, team, or system) with proper prioritization.Ensure global coherence across products while meeting local business needs.Contribute to the development and deployment of AI agents and generative AI solutions in real-world environments.Qualifications & ExperienceEducation: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).Experience: 8+ years in software engineering, including experience as a Tech Lead or Engineering Manager in a scale-up or large organization.Strong background in software development (Web & Mobile) with proficiency in Python, C#, React, microservices, containers, and modular architectures.Solid experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), CI/CD practices, and distributed systems.Proven track record of leading technical teams in designing and delivering scalable, robust digital solutions.Practical exposure to AI/ML projects, including development of intelligent agents and generative AI deployments.Experience with technical recruitment, onboarding, and upskilling of engineering teams.Fluency in English (essential, global collaboration required).Soft SkillsStrong leadership presence, capable of inspiring and guiding diverse technical teams.Excellent communication skills, able to clearly explain complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.Strategic mindset, aligning technology vision with business outcomes.High adaptability to work in global, multicultural environments.Empathy, accountability, and resilience to drive performance under pressure.