Tech Senior Manager – Java

TECH SENIOR MANAGER – JAVA & SPRING (HYBRID / REMOTE BRAZIL)
Brazilian company hires for hybrid or remote position.
Location: Brazil (any location).
Only candidates already based in Brazil will be considered.
Work Model: Hybrid for candidates living in state capitals and Remote for candidates living in countryside/cities outside the state capitals.
Language Requirements: English C2 (Advanced/Fluent) – Mandatory (there will be direct contact with an international client).
Seniority: Senior (6+ years).
Compensation: Please inform your salary expectations when applying.
Lead High-Performance Engineering Teams on Global Projects.
We are looking for an experienced Technical Senior Manager to lead international software engineering teams delivering complex enterprise solutions.
In this role, you will combine technical excellence with strategic leadership, driving software quality, engineering best practices, AI adoption, and continuous improvement while mentoring highly skilled development teams.
If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges while leading global engineering initiatives, this opportunity is for you.
The Professional We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly experienced technology leader with a strong software engineering background, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in international environments.
The ideal candidate remains technically engaged, supports architectural decisions, mentors engineers, and promotes innovation through modern engineering practices and AI-driven development.
This role requires someone who is equally comfortable discussing software architecture with engineers and business priorities with executive stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
You Will Be Responsible For
Lead cross-functional software engineering teams in an international environment.
Manage Nearshore software development projects with a strong focus on quality and delivery.
Provide technical leadership leveraging Java and Spring expertise.
Drive the adoption of AI platforms and development acceleration tools.
Apply Specification-Driven Development (SDD) practices throughout the software lifecycle.
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and technical leadership.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, coding practices, and security guidelines.
Mentor engineers and technical leaders, fostering continuous learning and technical excellence.
Support delivery governance, prioritization, risk mitigation, and technical decision-making.
Contribute to the continuous evolution of engineering practices, Agile collaboration, and DevOps culture.
Mandatory Requirements (Eliminatory)
All requirements below are mandatory and eliminatory.
Candidates who cannot clearly demonstrate these qualifications in their CV are unlikely to proceed in the recruitment process.
Education
Bachelor's Degree In
Computer Science
Software Engineering
or a related field
Mandatory Experience
English C2 (Advanced/Fluent) with the ability to communicate confidently in international environments.
Proven experience as a Technical Senior Manager, Engineering Manager, or similar software engineering leadership role.
Strong software engineering background.
Hands-on technical experience with Java.
Hands-on experience with the Spring Framework.
Experience leading international and Nearshore software development projects.
Practical experience using AI platforms to accelerate software development.
Knowledge of Specification-Driven Development (SDD).
Experience with Agile methodologies.
Experience with DevOps practices.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Nice-to-Have Skills
The Following Qualifications Will Be Considered a Strong Advantage
Experience within Financial Services.
Wealth Management.
Asset Management.
Enterprise software modernization initiatives.
Large-scale distributed engineering organizations.
Engineering governance and software delivery optimization.
What You'll Find in This Opportunity
Leadership of international engineering teams.
Participation in large-scale enterprise software initiatives.
Exposure to cutting-edge AI-powered development tools.
Highly collaborative global environment.
Opportunity to influence engineering standards and software architecture.
Strategic technical leadership role with significant business impact.
Important
This position is intended for a Technical Senior Manager who combines strong software engineering expertise with leadership capabilities.
Candidates whose experience is primarily managerial, without significant technical involvement in software architecture, Java, Spring, engineering governance, and AI-driven develop