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Engineering Manager (Hands-On /Java) - Brazil

3 weeks, 4 days ago
Brazil
Full-time
Lead
Backend Engineer
Software Development
CI/CD Docker Java Kubernetes Microservices PostgreSQL Spring Spring Boot System Design
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Space Inch

Space Inch

Space Inch is a digital innovation agency specializing in web, mobile, and augmented and virtual reality applications. They are known for creating a variety of software, with a focus on iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps. Space Inch has found success as mobile...

Internet Software & Services
11-50
Founded 2011
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Description

  • Build and maintain backend applications and microservices using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
  • Own architecture, system design, and technical decisions across the project.
  • Write production-ready code, participate in code reviews, and maintain engineering quality.
  • Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Work across databases, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and DevOps.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
  • Coordinate planning, prioritization, delivery, and unblocking for a small engineering team.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance and feedback.
  • Act as the primary day-to-day technical point of contact for the client.
  • Communicate progress, risks, priorities, and dependencies while translating client needs into actionable work.

Requirements

  • 1–2+ years of hands-on engineering leadership experience managing a small team while remaining active in technical work.
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
  • Strong backend engineering, software architecture, production systems, and microservices experience.
  • Strong experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
  • Experience with Docker and cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, Kubernetes, and modern cloud infrastructure.
  • Experience owning the full software development lifecycle from design through production.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and coordinating priorities and delivery.
  • Experience communicating technical decisions, risks, and priorities with clients and non-engineering stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude, Cursor, or similar.
  • Fluent professional English, written and spoken.
  • Strong ownership, accountability, and independent decision-making.
  • Must currently be based in Brazil.

Benefits

  • $4,500–$6,500 monthly B2B compensation, based on experience and skills.
  • Remote-first work setup with occasional travel possible.
  • Generous PTO, 100% paid sick leave, and an annual health checkup.
  • Wellness subsidy.
  • Professional development support and a dedicated education budget.
  • Referral bonus.
  • Work-life balance and long-term project relationships.

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