EXPERT TECH LEAD

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Tech Lead for the Instore team to design and manage the evolution of solutions, promote architectural standards, and lead research into new technologies. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the design and evolution of high-level solutions. 2. Promote architecture and technology guidelines and best practices. 3. Research new technologies and architectural initiatives. 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. Different stories and ideas unite\-us around the same purpose: growing and reaching our best 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, delivering 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 believe we will be \#betterwithyou! We count on you to… * Design high-level solutions clearly and efficiently 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 feasibility phases, converging from the outset toward the 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 technology’s ability to meet business, performance, integration, and scalability requirements for each project (Solution Maturity Index); * Establish partnerships with product managers, project/program managers, and development teams to supervise all requirements and formulate the appropriate architecture required to deliver system functionality—deciding when to advocate and when to reach mutually acceptable solutions; * Understand long-term business objectives and propose technological strategies to achieve them; * Play a leadership role in researching new technologies and architectural initiatives to meet medium- and long-term business needs. Therefore, bring along… * Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or similar; * 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, JIRA and Confluence tools (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—functional and technical stakeholders. * Artificial Intelligence competencies. 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 option to extend Health Insurance to family members under advantageous conditions; * Flexible Benefits Program (where applicable); * Onboarding and initial training plan, Continuous Learning platform, and Financial Literacy Program; * School Awards and Merit Scholarships for employees’ children (regular and inclusive education), as well as Holiday Programs during school breaks; * Baby Welcome Kit for your upcoming child; * Internal Mobility Programs for talent promotion; * 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.