Head of Engineering

RecargaPay is the Super App that simplifies everyday payments for consumers and SMEs in Brazil.

The platform streamlines payments for over 7 million Brazilians by consolidating credit and debit cards, instant payments like Pix, and Open Finance, on a mission to democratize mobile payments and financial services in Brazil.

Featuring services such as bill payments, mobile top-ups, public transportation, installment plans, and loans, designed with convenience, low cost, and flexibility in mind. RecargaPay is changing the way both banked and unbanked Brazilians make their everyday payments and access their financial services.

We are looking for a highly qualified Head of Engineering to lead the technical team of the Acquirer and Subacquirer tribes. This professional will be responsible for defining and executing the technical strategy, aligned with business objectives, ensuring the efficient and scalable delivery of solutions.

The Head of Engineering will play a key role in leading and developing technical teams, overseeing the delivery of robust and high-performance products in a fast-paced and evolving environment. The role requires strong experience with acquirer and subacquirer projects, as well as deep technical expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS technologies.

• Lead the entire technical team of the Acquirer and Subacquirer tribes, promoting a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Develop and implement technical strategies to ensure efficiency, quality, and scalability of solutions.
• Collaborate with business and product stakeholders to define roadmaps and priorities, aligning deliverables with the company’s strategic goals.
• Ensure the adoption and evolution of best software development practices, focusing on architecture, security, and performance.
• Foster continuous learning within the technical team, supporting professional growth and development of new skills.
• Directly engage in solving complex technical issues and making strategic decisions related to system architecture.
• Monitor and optimize systems in production, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

Requirements

• Solid experience in acquirer and subacquirer projects.
• Strong technical background in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.
• Previous experience in technical leadership roles, coordinating cross-functional teams on large-scale projects.
• Proven skills in software architecture, with an emphasis on distributed and high-availability systems.
• Data-driven mindset, with experience defining KPIs and monitoring performance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various departments, including Product, Business, and Operations.

• Knowledge of other modern technologies and frameworks.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps.
• Strategic business vision and deep understanding of the payments market.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental assistance without co-participation;
• Life insurance;
• Flexible Meal voucher – Flash;
• TotalPass;
• Home office assistance – monthly deposit in the RecargaPay app for personal use;
• Spanish classes;
• Educational partnerships;
• Discount in Universities for Undergraduate, Graduate and MBA courses;
• Anywhere office – work from wherever you want.

Diversity & Inclusion at RecargaPay
Diversity is part of our DNA and we are in constant search for representativeness and evolution. We believe that our employees should be who they are, and that is what makes them unique in their roles – regardless of gender, religion, disabilities, LGBTQI+, ethnicity, generations and different experiences. And we are looking for people who are authentic and free to co-create a more inclusive and innovative company and society. Does it sound like you?

About the use of your Data

The candidate, when sending a resume with personal and professional data to participate in the RecargaPay recruitment and selection process, is aware that the data will be used for the necessary analyzes and validations throughout the recruitment process and for hiring, if necessary, as well how you authorize RecargaPay to share curriculum data with other companies in the RecargaPay group if opportunities arise according to the candidate’s profile.

In compliance with Law 13.709 / 18, LGPD – General Data Protection Law, the candidate may request the update, rectification and modification of their information during the recruitment and selection process, or, even, request the non-use of data under the terms of applicable law.

RecargaPay is the payments app for all Brazilians whose mission is to democratize mobile payments & financial services in Brazil. We strive to empower individuals and small businesses to take control of their financial lives. In an easy, fast, and secure way, we facilitate access to customers & merchants to solve their needs with convenience, security, and without the need to wait in lines. It’s easier to pay bills with the options of installments in up to 12x, to cash in using boleto, credit card, debit cards, loans, QR codes, mPOS and Pix, and cash-out with multiple efficient alternatives.

Founded in 2010 by Rodrigo Teijeiro (CEO), Alvaro Teijeiro (CTO) and Gustavo Victorica (COO). RecargaPay has raised over US$ 80 million in venture capital from a group of investors led by IFC, DN Capital, FJ Labs, The Venture City, IDC, ATW and more than 100 angel investors from AngelList and FundersClub.

WE BELIEVE

• That we live in an era of constant disruption, vast opportunities, and ample liquidity to be put at the service of new ideas.
• That a smartphone per every human is just a matter of time and all industries will be disrupted as a consequence.
• That small interdisciplinary teams, committed to solving complex problems at scale, are the best positioned to have a deep and positive impact.

WE ARE A BOLD, PASSIONATE GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS WITH VAST EXPERIENCE BUILDING COMPANIES AND PRODUCTS ON THE BASIS OF THESE CONVICTIONS, ALL AIMING TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER THROUGH APPLIED TECHNOLOGY.