Pessoa Tech Lead Backend — Plataforma De Engenharia (idp / Backstage)

Zup

Remote, Brazil
Fully remote
Backstage platform engineering leadership
Typescript node.js proficiency
Kubernetes docker containerization
Zup is seeking a Tech Lead for Backend Engineering, specializing in implementing engineering platforms (IDP) based on Backstage, to join their remote team in Brazil. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical leadership skills, advanced programming knowledge, and experience in cloud environments, along with a collaborative mindset aligned with the company's culture of excellence and innovation

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the technical vision and implementation of engineering platforms (IDP) based on Backstage for clients.
  • You will act as a senior technical interlocutor translating trade-offs into business impact while mentoring engineers and defining architectural decisions.
  • The position requires orchestrating work between DevOps, developers, and architects to ensure successful delivery and operational excellence.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Zup is seeking a Tech Lead for Backend Engineering, specializing in implementing engineering platforms (IDP) based on Backstage, to join their remote team in Brazil. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical leadership skills, advanced programming knowledge, and experience in cloud environments, along with a collaborative mindset aligned with the company's culture of excellence and innovation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Backstage platform engineering leadership
  • TypeScript Node.js proficiency
  • Kubernetes Docker containerization
  • Terraform Infrastructure as Code
  • AWS Azure cloud architecture
  • CI/CD GitOps automation
  • Prometheus Grafana observability

Nice-to-have

  • Open source contributions to Backstage
  • Consulting experience with multiple clients
  • Mentorship and team development skills
  • Strategic stakeholder communication
  • Proactive risk management approach

Key Requirements

  • Experience leading Platform Engineering or IDP initiatives
  • Advanced proficiency in TypeScript or Node.js
  • Deep knowledge of distributed system architecture
  • Expertise in AWS or Azure landing zones
  • Strong background in Kubernetes and Terraform

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