Head of Automation & Corp System at RecargaPay

, , Brazil -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automation, AI, Engineering Leadership, System Architecture, Process Improvement, Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning, Technical Strategy, Software Quality Practices, Collaboration, Mentorship, Cloud Services, ERP Systems, Data Modeling, Compliance, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Come Make an Impact on Millions of Brazilians! At RecargaPay, we’re on a mission to deliver the best payment experience for Brazilian consumers and small businesses — by building a powerful digital ecosystem where the banked and unbanked connect, and where consumers and merchants have a one-stop shop for all their financial needs. We serve over 10 million users and process more than USD 4 billion annually. We’ve been profitable since 2022 and operate our own credit business. We are an AI-first, 100% remote team, scaling in the rapidly changing Brazilian financial market. Our goal? Deliver the best payment experience in Brazil for people and small businesses alike. We value autonomy, ownership, and a bias for action. We’re looking for people who are curious, hands-on, and driven by impact — who want to solve real problems, work with strong teams, and rethink what’s possible. If you’re ready to do your best work, at scale, with purpose — this is your place. As Head of Engineering of Automation & Corp System, you will serve as the senior-most technology leader within a tribe responsible for defining and executing the technical strategy that supports the product vision and business goals. You’ll work as a peer to the Business / Operation Leaders, who focus on operational priorities, and report functionally to the Tribe Lead while maintaining a strong dotted line relationship with the VP of Engineering. This role blends deep technical expertise with organizational leadership and strategic influence. You will lead and develop a group of Engineering Managers or Technical Leads, ensure scalable and maintainable system design, promote a culture of technical excellence, and drive alignment across squads within your tribe. Your success will be measured not only by delivery outcomes but also by your ability to develop high performing teams and align engineering execution with the broader objectives of the company. Key Responsibilities Lead and scale a team of engineers, specialists and experts, promoting a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Remain actively involved in system architecture decisions and complex problem-solving Collaborate closely with the different stakeholders to ensure alignment between business goals and technology execution. Assist to define and drive engineering best practices across development, testing, deployment, and observability. Mentor engineers and technical leaders, fostering career growth and technical development. Participate in technical hiring and help shape the team structure and engineering processes. Promote the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices within your squad and chapter, leveraging tools for code generation, automated refactoring, test case creation, and technical documentation. Identify opportunities where AI can enhance developer productivity, code quality, and team velocity. Champion the use of AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to improve productivity, maintainability, and code quality. Promote and drive the adoption of artificial intelligence and intelligent automation in corporate systems, encouraging the use of technologies like generative AI models, AI agents, machine learning, and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) to optimize processes, reduce repetitive manual tasks, and increase operational efficiency in areas such as Finance, HR, Legal, Compliance, and Internal Operations. Guides conversations to remove blockers and encourage collaboration in your team. Define and drive the technical vision and strategy of the tribe, ensuring alignment with business and operating objectives and long-term platform evolution. Partner with business and operating counterparts to shape roadmaps, identify trade-offs, and prioritize delivery. Promote high standards in software architecture, observability, reliability, and scalability across systems and services. Ensure that teams are resourced, structured, and supported to deliver value with speed and quality. Actively contribute to talent strategy: hiring, succession planning, career development, and performance management of engineering leadership. Serve as the primary interface between engineering and the Tribe Lead, supporting delivery accountability and risk management. Collaborate with the VP of Engineering and other Heads of Engineering to uphold chapter-wide standards and contribute to global engineering strategy. Guide architectural decisions and governance, facilitating technical forums and peer reviews at tribe level. Establish and monitor key technical KPIs (reliability, velocity, tech debt, performance) across squads to drive continuous improvement. Lead by example in cultivating an inclusive, empowering engineering culture rooted in ownership, impact, and continuous learning. Academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related disciplines. Extensive experience in senior engineering leadership roles within product-centric technology companies. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and microservices architecture. Understanding of software architecture, clean code principles, and system scalability in high-throughput or regulated environments (e.g., fintech, e-commerce). Strong grasp of modern software quality practices, including automated testing, code reviews, observability, and performance optimization. Strategic vision to consolidate automation as a transversal capability for operational efficiency, with strong focus on process optimization, reduction of manual work, traceability, compliance, and cost efficiency. Proven experience leading hands-on technical teams, with the ability to engage directly in architectural and design decisions while also structuring scalable and governed operating models aligned with business goals. Expertise in process improvement, redesign, and automation, including efficiency assessment, implementation of BPM/RPA tools (e.g., Blue Prism, UiPath, n8n, Decisions), and impact measurement across business operations. Deep knowledge of advanced automation using Artificial Intelligence, including deployment of AI Agents, machine learning models, document OCR, and autonomous workflows for repetitive or back-office tasks. Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., agents, code generation, test automation, intelligent documentation). Solid experience evaluating technologies and vendors, including leading selection processes using scoring matrices, technical fit assessments, and coordinating platform adoption or migration decisions. Functional and technical expertise in corporate ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Totvs, or SuccessFactors, including integration with local systems and regulatory entities (e.g., BACEN reporting, AML systems, KYC/KYE/KYP validations). Familiarity with SaaS platforms supporting internal functions such as HR, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Compliance (e.g., BambooHR, Deel, Gupy, Zendesk), especially those related to workflow automation and employee self-service. Desirable experience or awareness of security, observability, and compliance practices, collaborating with Cybersecurity, SRE, IT GRC, and external audit teams. Proven ability to lead and scale high-performing engineering teams across multiple squads or domains. Experience managing Engineering Managers and building layered leadership structures. Demonstrated ability to define and track team OKRs and technical KPIs aligned with company goals. Skilled at evaluating and prioritizing technical initiatives based on business impact, platform health, and long-term strategy. Experience managing engineering budgets, tooling investments, and infrastructure resources efficiently. Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated success in partnering with cross-functional leaders from Product, Design, Business, and Operations. Proven ability to drive collaboration across squads and departments, aligning technical direction with strategic product goals. Comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-paced environments and leading through influence, vision, and technical credibility. Track record of hiring, mentoring, and developing engineering talent, including technical leads and managers. Committed to building inclusive, psychologically safe, and growth-oriented team environments. Experienced in driving knowledge sharing, promoting engineering best practices, and enabling continuous learning across teams. Desirable / Non-Mandatory Requirements Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot, complemented by solid knowledge of relational databases, data modeling, and the ability to extract and surface insights through reporting tools and dashboards. Solid experience designing and operating distributed systems and working with AWS cloud services. Soft Skills Articulates complex technical and strategic priorities with clarity, adapting the message for audiences ranging from engineers to executive leadership. Inspires trust and alignment at scale, mobilizing cross-functional teams around a compelling vision and delivering through clarity, consistency, and credibility. Creates inclusive, psychologically safe environments, enabling individuals and teams to thrive, take ownership, and collaborate across boundaries. Operates fluidly across squads, chapters, tribes, and senior leadership, acting as a translator between business goals, product direction, and engineering execution. Develops leaders and high-impact teams, through mentorship, challenge, and a commitment to personal and professional growth at every level. Navigates complexity and change with composure, continuously reprioritizing and guiding teams through ambiguity without losing sight of long-term objectives. Exhibits enterprise-level ownership, ensuring engineering alignment, unblockage resolution, and accountability without micromanagement. Drives high-quality decisions using data, system health indicators, and risk trade-off analysis, even in ambiguous or high-stakes environments. Manages strategic tension constructively, facilitating resolution of misalignment through systems thinking and stakeholder consensus. Influences cross-tribe and chapter-wide technical direction, aligning engineering strategy with organizational goals and technology vision. Balances strategic foresight with operational rigor, ensuring that short-term execution is always in service of long-term resilience and growth. Leads by example in cultivating a culture of excellence, curiosity, and iterative improvement across multiple teams and technical domains. Competitive and market-aligned salary. Remote work — wherever you are, you’re part of the team! Home office allowance through a monthly deposit in the RecargaPay app. Health and dental plans with no co-pay. Life insurance. Flexible meal allowance (via Flash). TotalPass membership to take care of your health. Language classes. Diversity & Inclusion at RecargaPay At RecargaPay, you’ll have the freedom to be who you are because we believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us more creative and stronger. Here, everyone is welcome to express themselves authentically. We value the richness of each journey and the multiple ways of seeing the world, without distinctions of gender, race, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes us unique. About the Use of Your Data By sharing your resume with us, you authorize the use of your data for analysis during the selection process and possibly for other opportunities within the RecargaPay group. You can request the update or deletion of your information at any time, in accordance with LGPD (General Data Protection Law). Industry-Specific Knowledge As Head of Engineering for Automation and Enterprise Systems, you bring deep, hands-on expertise in enterprise platforms and internal operations, combined with a strategic understanding of business processes, compliance frameworks, and the drivers of operational efficiency. You leverage this knowledge to align engineering execution with organizational goals, accelerating automation, eliminating manual work, and unlocking scalable solutions for functions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Risk and Compliance. Beyond shaping the technical direction, you operate as a key partner to Product Managers, Process Owners, and Business and Operation Leaders, collaborating on roadmaps, evaluating trade-offs, and guiding decisions that balance delivery speed, system reliability, and long-term business impact. You lead multiple engineering squads with a strong focus on integration, automation, standardization, and platform thinking, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, and built to evolve. You champion a culture of measurable impact, where engineering success is defined not just by delivery, but by clear improvements in process efficiency, data quality, compliance posture, and internal user experience, often enabled by the strategic use of AI and intelligent automation.

Responsibilities

Lead and scale a team of engineers while promoting a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders to align business goals with technology execution and drive the technical vision of the tribe.