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Software Engineering Manager

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Proven experience as a Software Engineering Manager or in a technical leadership role.
  • Strong backend development background with expertise in Python, Go, or Node.js.
  • Hands-on experience with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL and MongoDB); knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and enterprise integration patterns.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor backend engineers, fostering technical excellence, ownership, and career growth.
  • Partner with Product and Commercial teams to scope, plan, and prioritize backend and integration initiatives; align with strategy and enterprise goals (ERP integrations).
  • Drive architectural decisions for scalable, resilient backend systems and reliable enterprise integrations with software such as SAP, TOTVS, and Oracle; ensure security patterns.
  • Represent the team in cross-department initiatives, manage stakeholder communication, oversee project timelines, and promote code quality, observability, and process improvements.

About the company

TRACTIAN 𝗕π—₯ logo

TRACTIAN 𝗕π—₯

Industrial Automation

A TRACTIAN Γ© a startup industrial que mais cresce na AmΓ©rica Latina e uma das 100 β€œStartups To Watch” selecionadas pela PEGN. Nosso time Γ© composto por #BlueCaps das mais diversas especialidades e origens, todos unidos por um propΓ³sito comum: transformar a vida daqueles que garantem que nossos produtos cheguem com qualidade. Para isso, desenvolvemos um sistema preditivo que combina sensores de monitoramento de condiΓ§Γ£o de mΓ‘quinas a uma plataforma de inteligΓͺncia artificial que analisa automaticamente os dados coletados e os disponibiliza Γ s equipes de forma fΓ‘cil e acessΓ­vel, alΓ©m de ter ferramentas que facilitam e automatizam a gestΓ£o de manutenΓ§Γ£o. Γ‰ a soluΓ§Γ£o mais completa do mercado, constantemente aprimorada pelo melhor time do mundo. Os Blue Caps sΓ£o responsΓ‘veis por suas carreiras, crescendo rapidamente – assim como a empresa – atravΓ©s de projetos desafiadores, aprendizado constante e ritmo acelerado. Somos pessoas apaixonadas pelo que fazem e que transformam potencial em resultados. Crescemos, aprendemos e evoluΓ­mos juntos em um ambiente dinΓ’mico e transparente. Nos reinventamos e buscamos novos desafios todos os dias para revolucionar o chΓ£o de fΓ‘brica e alcanΓ§ar o status de startup unicΓ³rnio nos prΓ³ximos quatro anos. Quer fazer parte da transformaΓ§Γ£o das indΓΊstrias? A hora Γ© agora. Confira nossas vagas abertas e venha vestir o Blue Cap!

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryIndustrial Automation
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Engineering at TRACTIAN

The Engineering team at TRACTIAN is responsible for building and scaling the infrastructure that powers our products: from advanced industrial monitoring systems to our CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and complex integrations with enterprise systems. We work with massive volumes of IoT data, real-time streams, and mission-critical services that demand performance, resilience, and reliability. Backend and Integrations teams play a vital role in ensuring our platform seamlessly connects with the external ecosystem of ERPs, CRMs, and other mission-critical enterprise tools, while also driving scalability and robustness across Tractian’s backend architecture.


What you'll do

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a cross-functional group of engineers focused on backend services and enterprise integrations. You’ll partner closely with the Product team and engineering managers to ensure smooth delivery of engineering projects, and collaborate with directors and technical leads to shape the strategic vision of backend systems and integrations at Tractian. This role blends technical depth with people management, requiring you to support engineers in their growth while ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor backend software engineers, fostering technical excellence, ownership, and career growth.
  • Partner with Product and Commercial teams to scope, plan, and prioritize backend and integration initiatives.
  • Drive architectural decisions to ensure scalable, resilient backend systems and reliable integrations with enterprise software (SAP, TOTVS, Oracle, etc.).
  • Ensure the team’s deliverables align with Tractian’s broader engineering strategy and contribute to business impact.
  • Represent the team in cross-department initiatives, managing stakeholder communication and setting expectations.
  • Optimize resource allocation, define priorities, and oversee project timelines to maximize efficiency and results.
  • Promote a culture of high-quality engineering through code reviews, observability practices, and process improvements.
  • Collaborate with other engineering leaders to set standards for backend development, integration patterns, and security practices.

  • Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Proven experience as a Software Engineering Manager or in a technical leadership role.
  • Strong technical background in backend development, with expertise in at least one programming language (Python, Go, or Node.js).
  • Hands-on experience with relational and non-relational databases (especially PostgreSQL and MongoDB).
  • Knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
  • Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and security best practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive under strict deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills for managing stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Experience in high-SLA environments with mission-critical systems.
  • Advanced/Fluent proficiency in English and Portuguese.

  • Bonus points
  • Experience with ERP software integrations (SAP, TOTVS, Oracle) or other enterprise systems.
  • Background in event streaming and data pipelines (Kafka, Airflow, Dagster, or Temporal).
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker).
  • Previous experience in startups or high-growth environments.
  • Advanced/Fluent proficiency in Spanish.
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