Job Overview
Location
Buenos Aires
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
May 26, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Java Technical Referent at dLocal, you will serve as a technical authority and go-to expert for Java-based systems, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code across payment processing platforms that serve global merchants in emerging markets.
- • Day to day, you will lead technical design discussions, review complex Java codebases, mentor junior developers, establish coding standards and best practices, troubleshoot critical production issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals in a fast-paced, global fintech environment.
- • You will join a diverse, high-performing engineering team of over 1,000 teammates across 30+ nationalities, where innovation, ownership, and customer impact are core values, and where your expertise will directly contribute to enabling seamless payment experiences for millions of users worldwide.
- • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in enterprise Java systems, influence architectural decisions at scale, grow as a technical leader without moving into people management, and gain exposure to complex, high-volume payment infrastructures operating across 40+ emerging markets.
🎯 Requirements
- • Expert-level proficiency in Java (8+ years experience) with deep knowledge of JVM, concurrency, memory management, and performance tuning
- • Proven experience designing and maintaining large-scale, distributed systems in fintech or payment processing environments
- • Strong background in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems using technologies like Kafka or RabbitMQ
- • Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive technical excellence across teams
🏖️ Benefits
- • Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team impacting millions of users across emerging markets
- • Exposure to cutting-edge payment technologies and complex, high-scale financial systems
- • Clear path for technical growth and influence without requiring a transition into people management
- • Collaborative, innovative culture that values ownership, customer obsession, and technical mastery
Skills & Technologies
Java
Onsite
About dLocal Limited
dLocal Limited is a Uruguay-based fintech that provides cross-border payment infrastructure for emerging markets. It enables global merchants to accept and disburse funds in over 40 countries across Latin America, Africa, and Asia using local payment methods, currencies, and regulatory compliance through a single API integration.
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