dLocal is hiring a
Software Technical Lead/Specialist Java

Summary

The job is for a Software Engineer in the Core department at dLocal, a global company that enables payment collection in emerging markets. The role involves designing and implementing architecture systems for Java applications, collaborating with technology leaders and the product team, optimizing application performance, conducting code reviews, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science or related
• Solid experience in Java application development and/or software architecture
• In-depth knowledge of object-oriented design principles and design patterns
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP (desired)
• Experience with Java development frameworks like Spring and Hibernate
• Event-driven architecture design experience
• Written and spoken english & spanish
• Experience with monitoring applications in production using telemetry tooling such as Newrelic, Datadog, Grafana + Prometheus, Dynatrace, CloudWatch, distributed logs like ELK, etc

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technology leaders and the product team to understand department goals and requirements, translating them into technical solutions
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications and systems aligned with business objectives
• Lead the technical architecture and design of Java-based projects, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Create scalable architecture systems for Java-based applications, considering future growth and evolving business needs
• Optimize application performance by identifying and addressing areas for improvement, such as code optimization, database query optimization, and resource utilization
• Troubleshoot design flaws and system bottlenecks to enhance application stability and performance
• Perform validation tests to ensure the flexibility and scalability of the Java environment, making necessary adjustments as needed
• Conduct comprehensive system performance tests to identify bottlenecks, assess system capacity, and fine-tune application performance
• Generate and present detailed systems reports, including performance metrics, bottlenecks, and recommendations for improvements
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high standards of software development, ensuring code quality, readability, and adherence to best practices