Team Lead, Global Scale - Brazil
Company:Confluent
Location:Brazil
Languages:English
Seniority level:Lead, 6+ years
Experience:6+ years
Skills:
LeadershipCloud ComputingKubernetesPeople ManagementSoftware ArchitectureApache KafkaCI/CDDevOpsMentoringCustomer SuccessRecruitment
Requirements:
6+ years of relevant experience in Solutions Engineering, Software Development, Data/Cloud/Infrastructure Architecture, or Customer Success leadership. 2+ years in a people management or technical leadership role. Proven track record of hiring, developing, and leading technical teams. Strong awareness of real-time streaming solutions with Apache Kafka, Flink, or similar technologies. Expertise in modern cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and CI/CD tooling. Strong customer-centric mindset. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, dynamic environment. Experience in contract negotiation (a strong plus). Fluency in English.
Responsibilities:
Recruit, onboard, and develop a high-performing team of SEs and CSMs. Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Champion a culture of learning, collaboration, and technical excellence. Set clear objectives and KPIs and track team performance. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders. Implement continuous improvement initiatives. Develop and maintain technical expertise in Confluent technologies, Apache Kafka, Flink, cloud architectures, and distributed systems. Support the team in delivering customer-facing engagements. Act as a player/coach, delivering customer-facing engagements and serving as a senior technical resource.
