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Technology & Digital

Senior Software Engineer II

Job ID: 99966
  • Sao Paulo
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Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer II with expertise in full stack with familiarity in Python and Generative AI, and cloud technology.
You’ll be a member of a global team working on engineering problems, based in one of our offices. Our McKinsey Tech Ecosystem function is responsible for developing and delivering all technology solutions for the firm’s internal use. 
You will work in a product team with engineers, designers, and product managers doing application development with the purpose of delivering impactful AI solutions, leveraging the best of the data within the firm.
You'll join a high-impact internal engineering team focused on building and scaling next-generation digital tools used across the firm. The team spans multiple global locations, collaborating across North America, Europe, and Latin America. We're at the forefront of delivering innovative, secure, and intelligent platforms that empower our people, streamline operations, and enable smarter decision-making across the organization.
As a Senior Software Engineer II within McKinsey’s Tech Ecosystem, you will be at the forefront of our firm's larger initiatives. Your role will involve writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining application code using core technologies.
Your expertise will play a key role in solving complex technical challenges and shaping the evolution of our internal products and platforms. You'll stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends—whether in cloud, security, automation, or AI—and apply them to build robust, forward-looking solutions. Working closely with a global, cross-functional team, you’ll help drive innovation that enhances the way our people work and delivers tangible impact across the firm.

Your Growth

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
  • Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
  • A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
  • Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your qualifications and skills

  • Years of software development experience
  • JavaScript/TypeScript and API design patterns (e.g., Golang, Elixir, Rust) is a plus
  • AWS that are secure, scalable, and performant such as OAuth, SAML, and JWT (e.g., Postgres, Redis, DynamoDB)
  • GenAI features (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone), and processing of structured/unstructured data
  • CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployment workflows
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Industries
  • High Tech
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  • Technology
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Job Skill Group - N/A
Job Skill Code - SFYB - Senior Software Engineer II
Function - Technology
Industry - High Tech
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Jul 23 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Sao Paulo
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - Brazil
LinkedIn Job Title - Senior Software Engineer II
LinkedIn Function - Information Technology
LinkedIn Industry - Information Technology and Services
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate