RecargaPay

Financial Services

StaffEngineer(Account)

Chicago, Illinois, United States; Houston, Texas, United States; United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Staff Engineer (Account) at RecargaPay. Skills: Backend infrastructure development, Scalable solutions delivery, Technical project ownership, System design and architecture, AI-assisted engineering practices. Lead technical initiatives. Shape project strategy”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-impact, scalable solutions for the company's backend infrastructure; Tackle complex engineering challenges; Take ownership of key technical projects that drive innovation and excellence across our systems; Ensure the robustness and reliability of our services; Deliver backend solutions that balance business goals, scalability, and operational efficiency; Enhance system performance, scalability, and user experience; Elevate team-wide technical standards

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Solve technical problems of the highest scope, complexity, and ambiguity; Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills; Proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical and process gaps

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Academic background oriented toward computer science, engineering, or software development disciplines, Development using Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kafka and AWS, Experience with asynchronous programming, Track record of success in hands-on backend engineering positions, Experience working with domains of medium to high complexity, A solid understanding of how web and mobile applications work including security, session management, and best development practices, Knowledge of relational database systems and Object Oriented Programming, Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Experience conducting code reviews, driving knowledge sharing, and promoting collaborative development practices, Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques, Proven ability to design complex distributed applications built for high performance and throughput while being scalable and reliable, Practical experience applying AI frameworks in development projects, Demonstrated experience profiling and performance tuning Java applications, and using monitoring tools for production application monitoring

Nice to Have

Experience in Python is a plus, familiarity with microservice architecture is a plus

What You'll Do.

Lead technical initiatives

Shape project strategy

Ensure successful execution of medium to large-scale backend projects

Deliver backend solutions balancing business goals

and operational efficiency

driving key project segments or entire projects

Mentor and guide engineers

Champion best practices in coding

Work closely with cross-functional teams

Support the development of junior or semi-senior engineers

Drive the evolution of engineering practices

Solve technical problems of the highest scope

Promote the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices

Identify opportunities where AI can enhance developer productivity

Drive innovation within the team

Experiment with new approaches

Solve complex engineering challenges

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with cross-functional teams; Collaborate with different chapters like engineering, frontend, product, design, backend, and infrastructure; Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and shared ownership; Drive knowledge sharing; Promote collaborative development practices; Share technical expertise across teams

Communication Scope

Effectively articulate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Lead technical initiatives, Shape project strategy, Ensure successful execution of medium to large-scale backend projects, Operate autonomously, often driving key project segments or entire projects to completion

Full Job Description

**Come Make an Impact on Millions of Brazilians!** At RecargaPay, we’re on a mission to deliver the best payment experience for Brazilian consumers and small businesses — by building a powerful digital ecosystem where the banked and unbanked connect, and where consumers and merchants have a one-stop shop for all their financial needs. We serve over 12 million users and process more than USD 4 billion annually. We’ve been profitable since 2022 and operate our own credit business. We are an AI-first, 100% remote team, scaling in the rapidly changing Brazilian financial market. Our goal? Deliver the best payment experience in Brazil for people and small businesses alike. We value autonomy, ownership, and a bias for action. We’re looking for people who are curious, hands-on, and driven by impact — who want to solve real problems, work with strong teams, and rethink what’s possible. **If you’re ready to do your best work, at scale, with purpose — this is your place.** As a Staff Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact, scalable solutions for the company's backend infrastructure. You will tackle complex engineering challenges and take ownership of key technical projects that drive innovation and excellence across our systems. In a fast-paced, evolving environment, you will be instrumental in shaping the technical direction and ensuring the robustness and reliability of our services. ### Key Responsibilities * Lead technical initiatives, shaping project strategy and ensuring successful execution of medium to large-scale backend projects. * Deliver backend solutions that balance business goals, scalability, and operational efficiency. * Operate autonomously, often driving key project segments or entire projects to completion, aligning with business goals and customer needs. * Mentor and guide engineers across levels, supporting their technical development and helping grow a culture of excellence across teams. * Champion best practices in coding, sys

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