Technical Team Lead

Metal Toad

. Lead a team of software engineers to implement high-quality technology solutions .

Posted 9/17/2026contractRemote • BrazilSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software engineering teams, ensuring adherence to quality and security standards while effectively managing resource allocation and technical estimation. Proficient in implementing best practices for team retention and hiring, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years Experience As A Tech LeaderExpertise In Engineering Quality And Security StandardsFamiliarity With The WHO Method For HiringAbility To Implement Delegation According To The 5 Levels Of LeadershipAdvanced English Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Technical EstimationResource AllocationQuality Software DevelopmentCode ReviewQA Process Management

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipProblem SolvingEffective CommunicationTalent AcquisitionTask Delegation

Tools & Technologies

Manager Tools Best Practices

Certifications & Qualifications

Ongoing Role Certification

Industry Keywords

Open-Source PrinciplesCorporate Values StatementRetention StrategiesTime-Logging StandardsCycle-Time Targets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of software engineers to implement high-quality technology solutions
Manage resource allocation through accurate estimation and meet utilization targets
Ensure adherence to time-logging standards
Proactively unblock engineers and escalate technical issues to the Head of Engineering
Report ticket estimate overages to the Project Manager and Head of Engineering
Maintain certification milestones and dates for all team members
Adhere to quality and security standards and prevent requirements defects
Support work-in-progress cycle times under 2 days
Ensure code reviews are completed within 4 business hours
Ensure QA is completed within 2 days
Delegate tasks using the 5 Levels of Leadership
Apply Manager Tools best practices for retention
Participate in hiring using the WHO method
Recruit and retain engineering talent, targeting 90%+ A-player acquisition and high retention

Requirements

What you’ll need

Agreement with the Corporate Values Statement
Belief in the company's mission to help people
Belief in open-source principles
Advanced to fluent English communication skills
8+ years of experience as a Tech Leader
Proven ability to lead a team of software engineers
Experience in technical estimation and resource allocation
Expertise in engineering quality and security standards
Ability to create quality software with zero major defects and/or bugs released
Familiarity with the WHO method for hiring and talent acquisition
Knowledge of Manager Tools best practices for team retention
Ability to implement delegation according to the 5 Levels of Leadership
Commitment to ongoing role certification and professional development
Ability to maintain rapid communication and meet strict cycle-time targets
Must be residing in Brazil
Resume must be submitted in English as a PDF
No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement with the ability to work from home
Compensation paid in Brazilian Reais (R$) according to local currency
Professional development through ongoing role certification
Remote work as a company-wide arrangement