Grupo QuintoAndar | Tech Lead Manager

Grupo QuintoAndar | Tech Lead Manager (Search & Recommendations)
- Lisbon Tech Hub Join to apply for the Grupo QuintoAndar | Tech Lead Manager (Search & Recommendations) role at QuintoAndar. About QuintoAndar Group Grupo QuintoAndar is the most valuable real estate tech company in Latin America. Born in Brazil to open doors, we reduce bureaucracy and simplify the real estate experience for renters, buyers, sellers, and partners such as brokers and agencies. Our brands offer solutions covering all stages of the housing journey: Immuebles24 (Mexico), Zonaprop (Argentina), Adondevivier & Urbania (Peru), Plusvalia (Ecuador), ImovelWeb and Quintoandar (Brazil). Backed by investors and advisors including Kaszek, Qualcomm, General Atlantic, and SoftBank, QuintoAndar Group is valued at over $5.1 billion and continues to grow. We employ more than 3,500 people focused on cutting-edge technology and design to ensure a seamless sales and rental experience, complemented by smart financial products. To learn more, visit https://grupoquintoandar.com/. Life at Lisbon Tech Hub In 2022, QuintoAndar opened its first European tech hub in Lisbon, aiming to tap into a new tech ecosystem, attract top talents, offer international opportunities for Brazilian employees, and enhance cultural diversity. The Lisbon hub hosts a team of engineers, designers, product managers, and data scientists, with plans to grow further. You will collaborate with teams primarily based in Brazil, contributing to global projects. Location Remote-first policy: work from anywhere in Portugal. In-person collaboration is possible at our Lisbon office in the historic center. Language This

job description
is in English because it is required for communications with coworkers and suppliers worldwide. A Portuguese version is provided as well for internal context. Selection Process The selection process currently lasts around 40 days and includes:
- Application
- People Interview
- Tech Screening
- architecture
- Technical interview
- coding, architecture, and leadership
- Offer Our Tech Stacks
- Backend: Java, Kotlin, Python
- Apps: Flutter
- PWAs: React (Next.js)
- Cloud, infrastructure, monitoring: AWS, Kubernetes, ELK, Prometheus, Sentry
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB

About the role
Search & Recommendations We are hiring for the Search & Recommendations team, which focuses on scalable, high-performance systems to enhance user discovery through advanced search, discovery, and personalized recommendations. We leverage technologies such as search engines, vector databases, and machine learning ranking models to optimize information retrieval and drive impact for users. We are seeking candidates with:
- Experience in search technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch, geospatial search, vector search, multi-stage ranking)
- Experience with recommendation systems or discovery platforms
- A strong understanding of scalable system design and performance optimization
- A passion for solving complex problems in information retrieval and personalization Technical Lead Manager (TLM) at QuintoAndar The TLM role is designed for Senior+ Software Engineers who balance technical leadership with people management. TLMs define technical strategy, drive high-quality implementation, and support their team’s growth. They typically oversee a smaller number of direct reports and have a focused management scope, while remaining on the technical career path with opportunities to advance to Staff+ roles or broader leadership duties. This role is ideal for candidates who excel in hands-on technical work and guiding teams to peak performance. Responsibilities as TLM
- Lead the technical implementation of projects, delivering scalable, maintainable solutions
- Grow, coach, and manage a team of 2-5 software engineers
- Define and uphold an excellent engineering culture while guiding design and execution
- Collaborate across teams to drive alignment and timely delivery Additional Expectations:
- Act as a technical reference and leader for your team
- Contribute to code, code reviews, and architecture discussions
- Partner with Product, Design, and Data teams to define strategy
- Recruit and develop exceptional talent Requirements
- Programming & Databases: Fluency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Kotlin) and experience with databases or search engines (Elasticsearch is a plus)
- Scalable Systems: Design, build, and maintain large, distributed systems and RESTful APIs
- Best Practices: Software maintainability, CI/CD, test automation, and troubleshooting
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Experience:
5+ years in software development
- Languages: Professional fluency in English (Portuguese a plus) You'll Stand Out If You Have
- Expertise in Search and Recommendations, including end-to-end experiences
- Proficiency with Elasticsearch, vector search, geospatial search
- Experience designing multi-stage pipelines for search and recommendations
- Knowledge