--- title: 'Senior Software Engineer at Encora' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-encora-brazil-r36cvvgvb51f' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-13' --- # Senior Software Engineer at Encora - **Company:** Encora - **Location:** Brazil - **Posted:** 2026-10-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/encora10/jobs/5264356007 ## Job description Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Key Skills: Python, Microsoft Azure, Azure OpenAI, LLMs, RAG, Docker Location: Brazil Mode: Remote Experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable AI-powered services and cloud-native solution. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Python development, Azure cloud services, containerized application architectures, large language model (LLM) integrations, and modern AI concepts such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector search, and prompt engineering. ## Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python and FastAPI. - Build and deploy cloud-native applications leveraging Microsoft Azure services and Azure AI capabilities. - Develop and optimize AI-powered solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs), including GPT-family models and Microsoft Copilot integrations. - Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, vector databases, semantic search, indexing strategies, and reranking techniques. - Engineer and optimize prompts and AI orchestration workflows to improve model accuracy and user experience. - Develop, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker and container technologies. - Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines, source control workflows, and deployment processes using Git-based development practices. - Work within Linux-based environments, virtual machines, and containerized infrastructures. - Design and implement data storage solutions utilizing NoSQL databases and modern data access patterns. - Integrate Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technologies for document ingestion and information extraction. - Write comprehensive unit tests and contribute to quality assurance efforts to ensure reliability, maintainability, and scalability. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, architecture decisions, and implementation strategies. - Stay current with emerging AI technologies, cloud services, and software engineering best practices. Required Skills & Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. - Strong proficiency in Python and object-oriented software development. - Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native application development. - Experience working with Docker, containers, and containerized deployment models. - Practical experience integrating and utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs), including GPT-family models. - Knowledge of AI development tools such as Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and familiarity with alternative AI platforms such as Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude. - Solid understanding of: - Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) - Vector databases and embeddings - Semantic search and indexing - Prompt engineering - Reranking strategies - Experience using Git and collaborative version control workflows. - Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills. - Experience working with NoSQL databases. - Familiarity with OCR technologies and information extraction workflows. - Experience implementing automated testing and unit testing frameworks. - Strong problem-solving and communication skills. ## Preferred Skills - Knowledge of React and TypeScript for full-stack application development. - Experience designing AI-powered document intelligence solutions. - Hands-on experience processing and transforming Microsoft Office and document formats, including:DOCX,PPTX,PDF. - Experience extracting, restructuring, classifying, and enriching information from unstructured documents. - Familiarity with document parsing frameworks, content extraction pipelines, and metadata enrichment processes. - Experience with vector databases such as Azure AI Search or similar technologies. - Experience deploying AI workloads in production environments. Posted On: 9-10-2026 At Coforge, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality. ## About Encora ## Core Business - Primary industry: IT Services and IT Consulting; digital product engineering; AI and cloud services - Target customers: B2B, enterprise, digital-native organizations, and large corporations seeking modernization and innovation acceleration - Mission: To deliver innovation acceleration and industry contextual modernization to clients through AI-first design, orchestration, and engineering services - Vision: To power a world where every enterprise is endlessly composable, driven by digital workers, infinite scalability, and the freedom to innovate without limits ## Products & Services - **Encora AIVA™**: An orchestration platform for AI-native engineering, enabling composable enterprise systems that sense change and reconfigure in real time. - **Software Engineering Services**: Full-stack development, cloud migration, data engineering, AI/ML solutions, and product engineering across industries (fintech, healthcare, retail, etc.). - **Nearshore Delivery Model**: Global delivery centers in the Americas, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, providing nearshore agility with global scale. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by Coforge; acquisition terms not publicly detailed) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue: USD $630 million (latest); Total Funding: USD $215 million across 3 rounds - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Warburg Pincus (lead investor in $200M PE round in 2019); Coforge Limited (parent company post-acquisition) - **Growth Signals**: - Acquired by Coforge (April 2026) – financial consolidation from May 1, 2026, with a 20–25% G&A reduction target - Workforce of ~6,191 employees (down 0.4% YoY) operating in 42 countries - Active job postings: 349 (+53.1% YoY) - Recognized as “Best Companies to Work For” in India (2025), top 4 among multinationals in Brazil, and top 10 in Peru ## Competitive Advantages - **Global Nearshore Scale**: 9,500+ engineers, designers, and domain experts across 42 countries, offering cost-effective, time-zone-aligned delivery. - **AI-First Engineering**: Proprietary Encora AIVA™ platform for orchestrating AI-native solutions, differentiating from traditional IT services firms. - **Deep Industry Expertise**: Hyperspecialized in cloud, data, and AI with a track record of serving digital-native clients and large enterprises. - **Acquisition Backing**: Integration into Coforge provides access to larger client programs and expanded career pathways. ## Strategic Focus - **Post-Acquisition Integration**: Seamlessly merging with Coforge while maintaining Encora’s brand and delivery capabilities. Near-term priorities include org restructuring, process alignment, and cost synergy realization. - **AI-Native Services**: Doubling down on AI agents, trusted AI governance, and outcome-led engineering to move clients beyond experimentation. - **Talent Development**: Expanding learning & development programs (AWS, Azure, Snowflake, GCP, Databricks certifications) and internal mobility to retain top engineers. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Recognition**: Certified “Great Place to Work” in multiple regions; recognized by Comparably for Career Growth, Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, and Company Happiness. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Flexible work-from-home scheme; remote workers in Mexico receive a monthly allowance of MXN 700 for internet/electricity, plus desk and chair after 3 months. No dress code, pet-friendly environment. - **Perks & Benefits** (varies by location): - Top-of-the-line MacBook Pro - Unlimited book budget and training/certification support - Private health insurance (including family) with dental and life insurance - 12 days paid vacation from day one (Mexico), 5 days PTO, 30 days aguinaldo (mandatory annual bonus) - Psychotherapy support (12 sessions covered fully) - Savings fund, grocery vouchers, and snack stations in select offices - **Considerations**: Compensation inconsistency across geographies and accounts; project-dependent stability; change fatigue from post-acquisition integration. Candidates should confirm review cycles, salary bands, and account assignment during interviews. ## Sources 1. [wellfound.com](https://www.encora.com/?avantica-is-now-encora) – Encora company profile (revenue, funding, employees) 2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/encorainc) – Encora LinkedIn page (followers, recent departures, locations) 3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/encora/faq/workplace-perception) – Workplace perception analysis (post-acquisition integration, compensation, culture) 4. [assets.ctfassets.net](https://assets.ctfassets.net/yon5rraf34cy/4MbvOWuHfRCr3sdTTjxiKn/0c58eaca56fffcd235e68110fcc2664e/FAQ_Encora_Inc_-_Mexico.pdf) – Encora Mexico FAQ (benefits, remote work, leave policies) 5. [careers.encora.com](https://careers.encora.com/why-encora) – Encora careers page (values, mission, recognition) ## Other roles at Encora - [Desarrollador Java Senior](https://feeny.ai/job/desarrollador-java-senior-encora-peru-9aevf82mtypa) — Peru - [Desarrollador Java Senior](https://feeny.ai/job/desarrollador-java-senior-encora-peru-dv6qyh9nkr4s) — Peru - [Desarrollador Backend Java Semisenior](https://feeny.ai/job/desarrollador-backend-java-semisenior-encora-peru-3wdj4mvkhxaq) — Peru - [Coordinador de Proyectos](https://feeny.ai/job/coordinador-de-proyectos-encora-peru-qabc1av0yvt1) — Peru - [Gerente de Proyectos Mid](https://feeny.ai/job/gerente-de-proyectos-mid-encora-peru-gzkcjxc0ek9p) — Peru - [Desarrollador Java Senior](https://feeny.ai/job/desarrollador-java-senior-encora-peru-n5acjks2tvpk) — Peru - [Desarrollador Java Senior](https://feeny.ai/job/desarrollador-java-senior-encora-peru-df9s0e3mhd9h) — Peru - [Desarrollador Java Senior](https://feeny.ai/job/desarrollador-java-senior-encora-peru-xr9ejgj13mba) — Peru - [Desarrollador Java Senior](https://feeny.ai/job/desarrollador-java-senior-encora-peru-cphaez6ztwhc) — Peru - [Desarrollador de Software](https://feeny.ai/job/desarrollador-de-software-encora-peru-zm33pyv6gc6f) — Peru