Senior Database Engineer

  • Remote - Brazil

Remote

Data

Senior

Job description

Come Make an Impact on Millions of Brazilians!

At RecargaPay, we’re on a mission to deliver the best payment experience for Brazilian consumers and small businesses — by building a powerful digital ecosystem where the banked and unbanked connect, and where consumers and merchants have a one-stop shop for all their financial needs.

We serve over 10 million users and process more than USD 4 billion annually. We’ve been profitable since 2022 and operate our own credit business. We are an AI-first, 100% remote team, scaling in the rapidly changing Brazilian financial market.

Our goal? Deliver the best payment experience in Brazil for people and small businesses alike.

We value autonomy, ownership, and a bias for action. We’re looking for people who are curious, hands-on, and driven by impact — who want to solve real problems, work with strong teams, and rethink what’s possible.

If you’re ready to do your best work, at scale, with purpose — this is your place.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Database Engineer to join our team and work on database modeling, optimization, and administration, ensuring high availability, scalability, and data security. The professional will collaborate closely with development, data engineering, and infrastructure teams to implement best practices and efficient solutions.

  • Database Expertise – Extensive experience in managing and optimizing SQL/NoSQL databases (such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, ElasticSearch, Cassandra), with strong knowledge of database design and architecture principles.

  • Security and Compliance – Ensuring database security, managing user access control, and compliance with data privacy regulations (such as LGPD).

  • Leadership and Mentorship – Providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members, and facilitating collaboration across teams.

  • Database Performance and Optimization – Take ownership of database performance tuning, scaling strategies, and resource optimization to ensure efficient operations.

  • Cloud and Infrastructure Proficiency – Deep understanding of cloud environments, particularly AWS, and their integration with database services. Ensure the database systems are fully integrated into the platform’s infrastructure.

  • Disaster Recovery and Backups – Develop and manage robust database backup, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.

  • Collaboration with Engineering Teams – Work alongside engineering teams to integrate databases seamlessly into applications and services.

  • Continuous Improvement – Contribute to a culture of agile development and continuous delivery, always exploring new technologies and best practices for optimizing database management processes.

  • Data Monitoring and Reporting – Implement and maintain effective monitoring and observability solutions to track database performance, capacity, and cost metrics.

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.

  • Proven experience in database management with a focus on high performance and scalability.

  • Deep understanding and practical experience with Postgres, Oracle, ElasticSearch, Cassandra.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in dynamic environments.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multifunctional teams.

  • Proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced team members.

  • Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques

  • English or Spanish is a plus.

  • Competitive and market-aligned salary.

  • Remote work — wherever you are, you’re part of the team!

  • Home office allowance through a monthly deposit in the RecargaPay app.

  • Health and dental plans with no co-pay.

  • Life insurance.

  • Flexible meal allowance (via Flash).

  • TotalPass membership to take care of your health.

  • Spanish or Portuguese classes.

Diversity & Inclusion at RecargaPay

At RecargaPay, you’ll have the freedom to be who you are because we believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us more creative and stronger. Here, everyone is welcome to express themselves authentically. We value the richness of each journey and the multiple ways of seeing the world, without distinctions of gender, race, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.

About the use of your Data By sharing your resume with us, you authorize the use of your data for analysis during the selection process and possibly for other opportunities within the RecargaPay group. You can request the update or deletion of your information at any time, in accordance with LGPD (General Data Protection Law).

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