Technology Team Lead - Chief Architect

Technology Team Lead & Chief Architect

Location: Florianópolis, SC (Hybrid)

If you enjoy tackling complex challenges, have a strong background in technology, thrive on innovation, and love working in collaborative teams — come grow with us!

At Water Services and Technologies, we have a highly specialized team passionate about delivering practical, cost-effective solutions in groundwater and surface water, hydrogeochemistry, hydrogeotechnics, technology, and environmental data management.

In this role, you will lead and manage our Technology team, drive architectural decisions, and ensure the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our systems. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create robust data architectures that meet business needs while fostering an environment of innovation and technical excellence.

Responsabilities

• Manage and Lead our Technology Team: Alocar tarefas e orientar o fluxo de trabalho do time, acompanhar progresso das entregas, fazer a ponte entre product owners, gerentes de projeto, equipe e diretoria.
• Design & Implement scalable, cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP also considered) with a focus on microservices.
• Define & Enforce development standards to ensure high code quality, security (OWASP/DevSecOps), and performance optimization.
• Lead Technology Decisions regarding stack selection (Express.js, Node.js, React.js, Next.js, Nest.js, React Native) and infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines).
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile/Scrum teams to align architecture with business goals, prioritizing scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency.
• Drive Observability & Optimization through tools like Prometheus and Grafana, and database tuning (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Mentor & Manage developers, conduct code reviews, and ensure secure coding practices are followed.
• Communicate Effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable technical solutions.
• Shape the Technology Roadmap by balancing business priorities with long-term technical evolution.
• Document architecture, processes, and technical decisions to ensure smooth maintenance and future development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in web application development, preferably with SaaS products.
• Proven experience as a team lead or senior developer with strong leadership skills.
• Strong expertise in designing and architecting scalable, secure systems.
• Proficiency in modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Solid backend development skills in Node.js, Python, or Ruby on Rails.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of relational (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of data security, encryption, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Fluent in Portuguese and English (written and spoken).

Desirable Others Qualifications

• Experience with AI/ML, data analytics, or big data technologies.
• Proven background in Agile/Scrum environments.

Why Join Us?

At Water Services and Technologies, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization where innovation and sustainability meet. We value technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and collaboration. Your work will have a real impact — not only on our company but also on the environment and communities we serve.

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