ph3Why should you join dLocal? /h3 pdLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Integral brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets. /p h3Why should you join dLocal? /h3 pdLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets. /p pBy joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer‑centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team. /p pWe are looking for a highly skilled Staff Engineer to join our bPayments Performance team /b. This team is focused on optimizing payment performance across multiple dimensions: improving conversion rates, maximizing take rate, and keeping fraud and operational costs under control while ensuring compliance. /p pAs a Staff Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and evolving the systems that power critical areas such as payment routing, fraud prevention, and anomaly detection. This includes building and scaling systems that intelligently decide which processors handle each transaction, developing real‑time fraud decisioning tools based on data and machine learning models, and enabling proactive detection of anomalies across business and operational metrics. /p pYou will work closely with cross‑functional teams to design robust, scalable, and high‑performance systems, ensuring they meet both current and future needs. Your expertise in system design and architecture will be essential in driving technical decisions, improving our platform, and helping the team navigate complex challenges.



/p pThis role requires a strong strategic mindset and the ability to understand the broader impact of technical decisions, as you’ll be contributing directly to the evolution of one of the most critical areas of our platform. /p h3What will I be doing? /h3 ul liCollaborate with technology leaders and the product team to understand department goals and requirements, translating them into technical solutions. /li liDesign, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications and systems aligned with business objectives. /li liLead the technical architecture and design of Java-based projects, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. /li liCreate scalable architecture systems for Java-based applications, considering future growth and evolving business needs. /li liOptimize application performance by identifying and addressing areas for improvement, such as code optimization, database query optimization, and resource utilization. /li liTroubleshoot design flaws and system bottlenecks to enhance application stability and performance. /li liPerform validation tests to ensure the flexibility and scalability of the Java environment, making necessary adjustments as needed. /li liConduct comprehensive system performance tests to identify bottlenecks, assess system capacity, and fine‑tune application performance. /li liGenerate and present detailed systems reports, including performance metrics, bottlenecks, and recommendations for improvements. /li liConduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high standards of software development, ensuring code quality, readability, and adherence to best practices. /li /ul h3What skills do I need? /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in software engineering or computer science. /li liMinimum of 7 years of professional experience in Java development. /li liSolid experience in Java application development and software architecture. /li liIn-depth knowledge of object‑oriented design principles and design patterns. /li liAbility to write clean, efficient, and readable code.



/li liExperience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP (desired). /li liExperience with Java development frameworks like Spring and Hibernate. /li liEvent‑driven architecture design experience. /li liHigh‑level project management skills. /li liAbility to solve complex software system issues. /li liGood verbal and written communication skills. /li liBeing a team player, enjoying working with your own team and collaborating with other teams in the organization. /li liUpper‑intermediate written and spoken English proficiency. /li liWell‑versed in the software development life cycle. /li liExperience with monitoring applications in production using telemetry tooling such as Newrelic, Datadog, Grafana + Prometheus, Dynatrace, CloudWatch, distributed logs like ELK, etc. /li /ul h3What do we offer? /h3 pBesides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you: /p ul liFlexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance. /li liFintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever‑evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity. /li liReferral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded. /li liSocial budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections! /li lidLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back! /li /ul h3Flexibility in how you work: /h3 pWe focus on impact and productivity over fixed hours. This means our teams have flexible schedules and, depending on your role and location, you will combine self‑managed focus time with moments of in‑person connection in our collaboration hubs. /p pAlso, you can check out our webpage, Linkedin and Youtube for more about dLocal! /p pWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Staff Engineer (Barcelona)
🏢 dLocal
📍 Barcelona