Senior Software Engineer, Backend, Shield

Senior Software Engineer, Backend, Shield

As a Software Engineer in the Shield team, you will be part of a multidisciplinary group focused on building security solutions that protect and strengthen VTEX's platform. The team works across different contexts — from critical core flows such as checkout to premium customer-specific features — always with a strong focus on security, performance, and resilience. In this role, you will investigate and solve complex problems related to networks, traffic, and distributed systems, while also collaborating with product, engineering, and even directly with customers when needed. You'll have the freedom to explore systems in depth, identify vulnerabilities, and propose scalable solutions.

At Shield, you will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary and strategic team that focuses on security, networks, and performance across different contexts within VTEX. Every project here is a unique challenge: it could be a critical feature used by all clients, a tailor-made solution for a strategic customer, or even the development of new security products that will impact the entire platform. If you enjoy investigating complex systems, exploring distributed infrastructures, solving security challenges, and having the freedom to experiment with AI applied to networks and monitoring, this is the right place for you.

Who You Are:

• You have solid knowledge in software engineering and distributed systems architecture.
• Interest in information security, networks, monitoring, and observability.
• Ability to debug and explore complex and high-performance systems.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle fast-changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical topics for different audiences.
• An investigative and curious mindset, with a focus on solving complex problems.
• Autonomy and ownership, with the ability to break down large problems into smaller, actionable steps.
• A collaborative spirit to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, working closely with product, engineering, and clients.

VTEX (NYSE: VTEX) is the composable and complete commerce platform that delivers more efficiency and less maintenance to organizations seeking to make smarter IT investments and modernize their tech stack. Through our pragmatic composability approach, we empower brands, distributors, and retailers with unparalleled flexibility and comprehensive solutions, enabling them to invest solely in what provides a clear business advantage and boosts profitability. VTEX is trusted by 2,600 global B2C and B2B clients, including Carrefour, Colgate, Motorola, Sony, Stanley Black & Decker, and Whirlpool, having 3,500 active online stores across 43 countries (as of FY ended on December 31, 2023).

Benefits:

• Financial assistance to build your work-from-home setup
• Annual profit-sharing program and equity eligibility
• Health, dental, and life insurance with national coverage
• Flexible work schedule
• Meal allowance
• Child-care assistance
• Extended parental leaves
• Wellness program
• Annual budget for professional development
• Language development program (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
• Free shipping on 1000+ VTEX stores