About the job
Join Us to Transform Payment Solutions for Millions!
At RecargaPay, our mission is to enhance the payment experience for Brazilian consumers and small businesses by creating a robust digital ecosystem that connects both the banked and unbanked. We aim to provide a comprehensive platform catering to all financial needs.
With a user base exceeding 12 million and processing over USD 4 billion annually, we have been profitable since 2022 and run our own credit business. As a forward-thinking, AI-first company operating 100% remotely, we are poised to scale within the rapidly evolving Brazilian financial landscape.
Our objective is clear: to offer unparalleled payment solutions for both individuals and small enterprises in Brazil.
We foster a culture of autonomy, ownership, and proactive engagement. We seek individuals who are inquisitive, hands-on, and motivated by making an impact — those eager to tackle real challenges, collaborate with talented teams, and redefine possibilities.
If you are excited to deliver impactful work at scale with a purpose, we invite you to be part of our journey.
As the Principal Engineer, you will shape the technical and architectural vision of our backend systems, leading essential projects that enhance scalability, reliability, and innovation. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, working closely with executive leadership and guiding engineering teams to meet our strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and guide medium- to long-term architectural strategies that align with corporate objectives.
- Lead significant technological upgrades and modernization efforts for critical systems, ensuring optimal efficiency and reliability.
- Act as the technical authority within the Engineering and Architecture Chapters, advocating for best practices and quality standards.
- Oversee project planning, execution, and successful delivery on a large scale.
- Collaborate with executives to translate business aspirations into technical solutions, assessing and implementing tools, methodologies, and frameworks that boost efficiency and inter-team collaboration.
- Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders, nurturing a culture of technical excellence and ongoing learning.
- Encourage the integration of AI-assisted engineering practices within your team, utilizing tools for code generation, automated refactoring, test creation, and documentation. Identify opportunities for AI to enhance developer productivity, code quality, and team efficiency.
- Champion emerging technologies and engage in benchmarking to maintain the organization’s edge in industry trends.

