Software Technical Lead

Summary

Join NearForm as a Software Technical Lead in Brazil for a contract position (4-6 months, potential extension). You will lead and mentor software engineering teams, architect and build scalable applications using Golang, and collaborate closely with clients. Responsibilities include translating business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring project delivery, and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in server-side technologies, particularly Golang, and demonstrates strong leadership, client management, and communication skills. NearForm offers remote work, flexible hours, and a wellness hub with resources and support.

Requirements

• Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead software engineering teams in complex, enterprise environments
• Client-Focused: Skilled in working directly with clients, translating requirements, and managing expectations
• Extensive experience with server-side technologies, particularly Golang
• Proficient in gRPC Protobufs, PostgreSQL optimization, and complex query creation
• Expertise in integrating with third-party APIs and managing two-way syncs
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices
• Quality-Driven: Strong experience in test-driven development, testing best practices, and maintaining high code quality
• Architectural Knowledge: Mastery of design patterns, open-source tools, and operational concerns such as monitoring, security, performance, accessibility, and GDPR compliance
• Communication Skills: Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Empathy and People Skills: Demonstrated ability to motivate and mentor diverse teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment

Responsibilities

• Architect and Build: Design and develop scalable, cloud-based applications using server-side technologies, particularly Golang
• Technical Leadership: Provide both technical and line-management leadership to your team, ensuring alignment with best practices and delivering exceptional outcomes
• Project Delivery: Take ownership of project success by guiding technical direction, resolving blockers, and meeting timelines
• Client Collaboration: Work directly with clients to translate business requirements into actionable technical briefs and reports
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to both client and NearForm leadership, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making
• Mentorship: Foster a culture of excellence, upskilling team members through guidance on best practices, design patterns, and technical solutions

Benefits

• Work remotely; we have a genuine dedication to work/life balance
• Work flexibly; we appreciate there are more important things in life than work so our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
• The Wellness Hub: We have a genuine commitment to fostering/improving NearFormers’ wellbeing; we offer resources and support, including a NearForm advice line which offers confidential support for anything from relationship issues to staying healthy