Senior Backend Engineer

Digital platform focused on improving lives in Latin America through auto, real estate, and corporate benefits ecosystems.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Backend Engineer

Creditas, a leading Latin American fintech founded in 2012, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Product Technology team. With over 2,500 employees and offices in São Paulo, Valencia, and Mexico City, Creditas has raised over $829 million in funding and is recognized as one of the world's most promising fintechs.

The role involves leading technical initiatives within the engineering squads, focusing on developing scalable solutions using various backend technologies. You'll be working with a modern tech stack including Java, Python, Ruby, and Go, while dealing with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be crucial in shaping the technical direction of products that impact millions of lives across Latin America. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging financial technology problems while contributing to the company's mission of improving access to financial services.

The hybrid work model requires monthly in-person collaboration at the São Paulo office, fostering a balance between remote work flexibility and team cohesion. Creditas offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, educational support, and strong parental leave policies, demonstrating their commitment to employee well-being.

The ideal candidate will bring strong backend development experience, expertise in distributed systems, and the ability to mentor other developers while maintaining a strategic view of technical solutions. This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in the fintech sector while working with cutting-edge technologies.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer

  • Support squads daily as a technical reference for developers, pairing and participating in solution implementation or code review
  • Analyze current solutions, identifying possible technical bottlenecks and tribal difficulties
  • Maintain clear vision of business expectations and product roadmap for short and medium term
  • Provide technical leadership and guide squads in executing tribal strategy
  • Bridge technical and strategic discussions for the team

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer

Java
Python
Ruby
Go
Kafka
Kubernetes
  • Proficiency in backend programming languages (Java, Python, Ruby, Go)
  • Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with message brokers (Kafka, AWS-SQS)
  • Experience with distributed microservices
  • Proficiency in system architecture patterns and 12 Factor principles
  • Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Experience solving production problems
  • Availability for hybrid work with 4 consecutive days per month at São Paulo office

Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Flexible benefits card (Creditas Card)
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Insurance (SulAmérica)
  • Dental Insurance (SulAmérica)
  • Corporate University (Academy)
  • Mental health support (Wellz)
  • Gym membership (Wellhub)
  • Birthday day off
  • Childcare assistance
  • Parental leave (6 months maternal, 35 days paternal)
  • Transportation allowance
  • Pharmacy benefits
  • Financial education program

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