Squad Leader

Effecti | Tecnologia para Licitantes

. Coordinate and support two or more development squads, ensuring team productivity, well-being, and growth.

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing development squads, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution while fostering team productivity and growth. Proficient in Agile methodologies and project management tools, with a strong focus on operational performance and the practical application of Artificial Intelligence to enhance delivery outcomes.

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Agile MethodologiesProject Management ToolsTeam LeadershipArtificial Intelligence ImplementationPerformance Metrics Analysis

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementAgile MethodologiesScrumKanbanLeanCapacity ManagementWorkflow OrganizationData-Driven Decision MakingSoftware DevelopmentExternal Integrations

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationNegotiation SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationAnalytical MindsetAbility to Perform Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

JiraAzure DevOpsPerformance DashboardsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Digital ProductsOperational KPIsDevelopment FlowStakeholder TransparencyTechnical Feasibility

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and support two or more development squads, ensuring team productivity, well-being, and growth.
Keep squads focused on strategic priorities by limiting multitasking and avoiding distractions from initiatives outside the defined direction.
Facilitate the connection between strategy and execution by translating objectives into feasible initiatives aligned with team capacity.
Ensure delivery predictability by tracking planned versus actual results and acting quickly on deviations.
Lead the relationship between squads and partner departments, including Product, Customer Success, Support, Sales, Marketing, and others.
Support backlog organization and prioritization with Product, ensuring clarity, technical feasibility, and alignment with team capacity.
Proactively remove critical technical, organizational, and external impediments to ensure a smooth development flow.
Monitor operational KPIs and continuously improve squad performance.
Conduct individual and team-wide follow-up, including 1:1 meetings, feedback, and career development.
Manage team operations, including capacity, workflow, rituals, and delivery tracking.
Lead alignment meetings with technical and product leadership.
Manage delivery progress, ensuring transparency for stakeholders.
Create and maintain squad performance dashboards, ensuring operational visibility.
Promote the practical use of Artificial Intelligence within squads to increase productivity and quality and reduce delivery time, while tracking its impact on deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.
Experience managing projects for digital products.
Previous experience leading development teams as a Tech Lead, Squad Leader, Agile Master, or in a similar role.
Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and flow management, including Lean and efficiency and effectiveness metrics.
Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
Ability to ensure focus, prioritization, and work organization in environments with multiple demands.
Experience working in dynamic environments involving frequent changes and the need for quick decision-making.
Ability to perform under pressure while balancing quality, speed, and business alignment.
Ability to connect technical decisions with customer impact and business results.
Strong communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret metrics and make data-driven decisions.
Practical experience using Artificial Intelligence in day-to-day leadership, leveraging AI to support decision-making, work organization, communication, and delivery productivity.
Experience with systems involving external integrations, APIs, or high operational variability is a plus.
Previous experience as a software developer is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meal Allowance: BRL 770.00 on a Flash card
Home Office Allowance: BRL 230.00 on a Flash card
Health Insurance: The company covers 100% of the premium
Dental Insurance: The company covers 100% of the premium
Emotional Wellness Plan
Pharmacy Benefit
Life Insurance
OpenEnglish Partnership
Coworking access through the Woba network in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Portugal
Birthday Day Off
Welcome Gift