IT Engineer Expert at Santander

São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil

Santander Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • Solid experience as a senior backend engineer or technical manager, preferably with JVM languages
  • Advanced knowledge in automated testing, CI/CD, and system monitoring
  • Advanced knowledge of the stack or analogous tools, including messaging (Kafka), cloud (AWS), DB (Postgres), platform (Kubernetes)
  • Previous experience with system documentation and DevEx culture
  • Ability to provide technical mentoring and lead by influence
  • Passion for best practices, clean code, and scalable engineering
  • Desirable Requirements
  • Experience with tools like SonarQube, Argo, Kibana, etc
  • Knowledge of modern observability and error tracking practices
  • Familiarity with agile squads and product culture
  • Previous experience in regulated environments (fintechs, banks, insurance, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of solutions and improvements involving architecture/tools
  • Guide application development and introduce implementation standards when necessary
  • Promote a culture of technical excellence with automations and documentation guides, leading by example
  • Define and disseminate engineering excellence standards, including the full suite of tests (smoke tests, unit tests, integration tests), monitoring, and observability
  • Lead internal continuous improvement initiatives: Tech Talks, DORA Metrics, Lead Time reduction, developer team empowerment
  • Support incident preparation and response, focusing on stability, robustness, and consistency in solutions
  • Serve as a reference in engineering best practices, leadership, and mentoring

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JVMKafkaAWSPostgresKubernetesCI/CDUnit TestsIntegration TestsSmoke TestsMonitoringObservabilityDORA Metrics

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include Auxílio Refeição, Convênio Médico, Convênio Odontológico, Vale Transporte, Flex Férias, DayOff Aniversário, Programa de Participação nos Resultados (PPR), gym partners like WellHub and TotalPass, Flex Working hybrid model, training platforms with over 100k courses, career lines, Flex Learning, Auxílio Creche/Babá, extended paternity leave, life insurance, and Be Healthy program.

What is the work location and remote policy?

The position follows a hybrid model: 2 days home office and 3 days in-person at Santander Geração Digital in São Paulo/SP.

What are the required skills for this role?

Required skills include solid experience as a senior backend engineer or technical manager preferably with JVM languages, advanced knowledge in automated tests, CI/CD and system monitoring, advanced knowledge of the stack including Kafka, AWS, Postgres, Kubernetes, prior experience with system documentation and DevEx culture, technical mentoring ability, and passion for best practices, clean code, and scalable engineering.

What is the company culture like?

The culture is based on 'Pessoas, Inovação e Resultados' (People, Innovation, and Results), promoting services for over 60 million Santander clients, with passion for technology as F1RST Digital Services.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has solid backend experience with JVM languages, advanced skills in testing, CI/CD, monitoring, and the specific stack (Kafka, AWS, Postgres, Kubernetes), plus experience in documentation, DevEx, technical mentoring, and passion for engineering excellence.

Santander

Provides banking, investment, and insurance services

About Santander

Santander Bank provides a variety of financial services to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations in the United States. Its offerings include savings and checking accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment products. The bank also has specialized services through Santander Investment Services and insurance products via Santander Securities LLC. Santander stands out from its competitors by focusing on community growth, committing $13.6 billion to support initiatives like the 'Cultivate Small Business' program, which aids early-stage entrepreneurs, especially from underrepresented groups. The bank generates revenue through interest on loans, service fees, and commissions, while promoting responsible banking practices and financial education. Santander's goal is to empower individuals and businesses, enhance community prosperity, and provide comprehensive financial solutions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1902Year Founded
$75MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
401k
Flexible PTO
Parental & sick leave
Discounts: technology, travel, auto, fitness, & tuition

Risks

ISO 20022 transition may challenge smaller business partners.
'Quishing' attacks pose a growing threat to consumer security.
Openbank faces competition in the U.S. high-yield savings market.

Differentiation

Santander's Openbank offers a 5.00% APY high-yield savings account nationwide.
The bank's Inclusive Communities Plan pledges $13.6 billion for community initiatives.
Santander's ISO 20022 adoption enhances operational efficiency and data management.

Upsides

Openbank's high-yield savings account attracts more U.S. customers.
Santander's renewable energy financing highlights commitment to sustainable investments.
Proactive cybersecurity measures enhance customer trust and protect digital assets.

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