Software Engineering Team Lead

Software Engineering Team Lead – Wallester • Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, BrazilAbout usWallester 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 roleAs 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 youTechnology stackGolanggRPCProtocol BuffersPostgreSQLRedisJSON REST APIDockerKubernetesLinkerdAWS infrastructureMicroservice ArchitectureWhat will you do?Guide, coach and grow our team of outstanding Software EngineersProvide technical leadership and direction, bridging the gap between the engineering team and senior managementWork closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand project requirements and optimize development resource allocationManage and prioritize development tasks to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality resultsJump into hands-on development when needed, helping the team in solving ongoing challengesContinuously monitor and evaluate code quality and development output, identifying areas for improvement and working collaboratively to fix defects and issuesActively contribute to adopting best practices in Software Engineering, improvement of processes, and team cultureWhat you'll need5+ years of experience in software development using any OOP language (C# / Java / PHP / etc)2+ years of experience in leading a software engineering teamExperience with microservices architecture, REST API, RPC, PostgreSQL, and DockerExcellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skillsStrong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team membersYou have good English and communication skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, where you can adapt to changing priorities and deadlinesProficient in Agile methodologies and Scrum frameworkStrong project management and organizational skillsDemonstrated experience in mentoring and coaching team membersExperience in working with cloud platforms (Azure / GCP / AWS)Nice to haveFamiliarity with DevOps principles and practicesKnowledge of CI / CD best practices and technologies for software engineering and deliveryExperience in test methodologies and frameworksExperience in financial software developmentKnowledge of security best practices and standards (OWASP, PCI DSS)Also, a spark in the eyes is always a plusWe offerCompetitive salaryThe chance to work as part of a highly motivated and talented teamDevelopment and career opportunitiesSupportive and caring LeadershipA modern office in the center of TallinnFresh fruit, sweets, drinks, and treatsSports compensationGreat Team eventsFree Parking#J-*****-Ljbffr