Senior Software Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Software Engineer (Golang) role at dLocal Why should you join dLocal? dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest‑growing, emerging markets. By joining us you will be part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen, in a flexible, remote‑first dynamic culture with travel, health and learning benefits, among others. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. What will I be doing? Collaborate with technology leaders and the product team to understand department goals and requirements, translating them into technical solutions Design, develop, and maintain high‑quality Golang applications and systems aligned with business objectives Lead the technical architecture and design of Golang‑based projects, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability Create scalable architecture systems for Golang‑based applications, considering future growth and evolving business needs Optimize application performance by identifying and addressing areas for improvement, such as code optimization, database query optimization, and resource utilization Troubleshoot design flaws and system bottlenecks to enhance application stability and performance Perform validation tests to ensure the flexibility and scalability of the Golang environment, making necessary adjustments as needed Conduct comprehensive system performance tests to identify bottlenecks, assess system capacity, and fine‑tune application performance Generate and present detailed systems reports, including performance metrics, bottlenecks, and recommendations for improvements Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high standards of software development, ensuring code quality, readability, and adherence to best practices What skills do I need? Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or computer science Solid experience in Golang application development and/or software architecture In‑depth knowledge of object‑oriented design principles and design patterns Ability to write clean, efficient, and readable code Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP Event‑driven architecture design experience High‑level project management skills Ability to solve complex software system issues Good verbal and written communication skills Being a team player, enjoying working with your own team and collaborating with other teams in the organization Upper‑intermediate written and spoken English proficiency Well‑versed in the software development life cycle What do we offer? Remote work: work from anywhere or one of our offices around the globe Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and are driven by performance Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever‑evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost creativity Referral bonus program: refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes Social budget: you’ll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen connections dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back For people based in Montevideo (Uruguay) applying to non‑IT roles, 55% monthly attendance to the office is required What happens after you apply? Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process. Also, you can check out our webpage, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for more about dLocal. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Job details Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr