Tech Lead - React (Contract, Brazil, Remote)

This is a contract position for those based in Brazil. The initial contract is for 3 months, with potential extensions. About Aperture Cloud Aperture Cloud is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact. Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI. Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart. As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products. Whether you are a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate with distributed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build secure, high-performance applications. Our Aperture Cloud engineers are known for building high quality, scalable solutions that solve real world problems. About the Technical Lead Role: As a Technical Lead at Aperture Cloud, you will be responsible for leading and guiding development teams while working directly with clients to translate business and technical requirements into impactful applications. However, as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects in your time here, your responsibilities may also include: Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team. Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects. Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues. Ensure best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies are upheld within the team. Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs. Shape and define architectural decisions ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability. Provide updates to client and Aperture Cloud leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making. What we are looking for in this person: Significant experience in software engineering as either a Senior Engineer leading projects and mentoring or as a Technical Lead. For this particular role, you will ideally be using React. Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements. Experience leading software engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring. Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns. Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices. Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git. Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR) Empathy and people skills Nice to have: Experience with a headless CMS, ideally with Contentful. Our Interview Process Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom) An introductory conversation with a member of our Talent Team to learn more about your background, experience, and career goals. We'll also provide a high-level overview of Aperture Cloud and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment. Technical Assessment (1 hour via Zoom) A live coding challenge with one of our trained interviewers. You'll be asked to build a working solution to a problem via screen sharing, demonstrating your JavaScript expertise, problem-solving ability, and coding best practices in a real-time environment. Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom) A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Aperture Cloud and the potential projects you may join. There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project. Ready to Join Us? If you're passionate about building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via our careers page at Aperture Cloud and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Aperture Cloud is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence. If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help.