EXPERT TECH LEAD

Description

Job Summary: We are looking for a Tech Lead for the Instore team to design high-level solutions, manage technological evolution, and lead research into new technologies. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the design and evolution of technology solutions for retail. 2. Promote architecture and technology guidelines and best practices. 3. Play a leadership role in researching new technologies. We are a company for everyone and by everyone. At MC, we place people at the center: customers, employees, and the community. We create value together, innovate at every step, and lead closely—recognizing the strengths of each individual. Diverse stories and ideas unite\-us around the same purpose: growing and reaching our best possible selves. Because everything we are, we achieve together. MC Digital is MC’s Information Technology division. We firmly believe technology can revolutionize the retail sector—bringing greater convenience and exceeding customer expectations. In this context, we focus on enhancing the use of Artificial Intelligence across our products and technological systems, contributing to accelerating MC’s digital transformation. Want to learn more about what we do? Visit Caixa Central, MC Digital’s blog and podcast: https://caixacentral.mcdigital.tech/. For all these reasons, join us! We are looking for a Tech Lead for our Instore team—and we believe we’ll be \#betterwithyou! We count on you to… * Design clear and efficient high-level solutions for key initiatives, supporting others as needed—with emphasis on our store landscape; * Define and manage solution evolution/roadmap aligned with company strategy, incorporating technological trends and innovations; * Participate in early-stage feasibility assessments, converging from the outset toward an MVP (minimum viable product) with a preliminary project cost estimate; * Promote and implement architecture and technology guidelines, standards, and best practices; * Ensure technical projects comply with applicable architectural standards and remain functionally and technically viable; * Validate whether technology meets each project’s business, performance, integration, and scalability requirements (Solution Maturity Index); * Establish partnerships with product managers, project/program managers, and development teams to oversee all requirements and formulate the appropriate architecture needed to deliver system functionality—deciding when to advocate and when to reach mutually acceptable solutions; * Understand long-term business objectives and propose technology strategies to achieve them; * Play a leadership role in researching new technologies and architecture initiatives to meet medium- and long-term business needs. Therefore, bring along… * Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field; * Over 3 years of experience, including prior experience as a technical leader; * Solid experience developing with C\+\+, .NET Core, .NET Framework; * Solid experience designing and implementing cloud-based systems—(Kubernetes, Containers (AZURE, AWS, GCP and/or others)); * Solid experience in distributed architecture (multi\-tenant, Software as a Service (SaaS)); * Experience with various architectural patterns—Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD); * Experience with CI/CD concepts—GIT, AZURE DevOps, GitHub Actions; * Experience with messaging and streaming frameworks (Kafka, Message Hub/Queue, Pulsar, Solace, etc.), API Gateway, API Management, and integration tools; * Experience with SCRUM/AGILE methodologies and tools JIRA and Confluence (nice to have); * Experience with end-to-end monitoring and observability tools—New Relic, Dynatrace or others (nice to have); * Experience with quality assurance methods and automated testing tools (nice to have); * Technical experience having worked across diverse projects and system architectures in hands-on roles; * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—engaging with both functional and technical stakeholders. * Artificial Intelligence expertise. What you’ll find… * A collaborative work environment; * A dynamic team; * Career progression and internal mobility opportunities; * A cohesive and industry-leading retail company. What we offer you… * Meal allowance via Dá card; * Telecommunications plan including voice, data, and equipment (for permanent employees); * Flex it Up Program—Extra Days Off, Unpaid Leave, Flexible Work Model (where applicable); * Health and Life Insurance (for permanent employees), with optional extension of Health Insurance to family members under favorable conditions; * Flexible Benefits Program (where applicable); * Onboarding and initial training plan, Continuous Learning platform, and Financial Literacy Program; * Academic Awards and Merit Scholarships for employees’ children (regular and inclusive education), plus Holiday Programs during school breaks; * Baby Welcome Kit for your upcoming child; * Internal Mobility Programs to promote talent; * Flu vaccination—including administration (voluntary participation); * Somos Sonae Program—psychosocial, financial, and legal support for employees; * Ergocoaching sessions; * Mental Health Promotion Programs and Nutrition Consultations; * Discount and Partnership Program across 300+ leading brands; * Free coffee and fruit provided at the workplace; * Competitive salary.