
Software Engineering Manager
TRACTIAN
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Brazil
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About the role
- Lead and mentor backend software engineers, fostering technical excellence, ownership, and career growth.
- Partner with Product and Commercial teams to scope, plan, and prioritize backend and integration initiatives.
- Drive architectural decisions to ensure scalable, resilient backend systems and reliable integrations with enterprise software (SAP, TOTVS, Oracle, etc.).
- Ensure the team’s deliverables align with Tractian’s broader engineering strategy and contribute to business impact.
- Represent the team in cross-department initiatives, managing stakeholder communication and setting expectations.
- Optimize resource allocation, define priorities, and oversee project timelines to maximize efficiency and results.
- Promote a culture of high-quality engineering through code reviews, observability practices, and process improvements.
- Collaborate with other engineering leaders to set standards for backend development, integration patterns, and security practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Proven experience as a Software Engineering Manager or in a technical leadership role.
- Strong technical background in backend development, with expertise in at least one programming language (Python, Go, or Node.js).
- Hands-on experience with relational and non-relational databases (especially PostgreSQL and MongoDB).
- Knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and security best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive under strict deadlines.
- Strong communication skills for managing stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience in high-SLA environments with mission-critical systems.
- Advanced/Fluent proficiency in English.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
backend developmentPythonGoNode.jsPostgreSQLMongoDBdistributed systemsmicroservicesevent-driven architecturesenterprise integration patterns
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringproblem-solvingcommunicationstakeholder managementcross-functional collaborationresource allocationproject managementprocess improvementtechnical excellence
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering