Software Engineer

About Litora Litora is an early-stage SportTech startup based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, focused on simplifying access to sport experiences through technology. Our platform connects customers with sports providers, enabling seamless discovery, booking, and payment of activities, starting with surfing in Rio. Alongside our customer-facing marketplace, Litora is developing a booking and management solution for sports providers, designed to streamline scheduling, reservations, and daily operations. Our long-term vision is to build a scalable digital ecosystem connecting people, sports, and service providers. About the Role We are looking for a Software Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Litora’s technology. The role involves working directly with the founder, taking responsibility for the existing platform, and contributing to future product development. This is a part-time opportunity with flexible working arrangements and the potential to evolve into a broader technical leadership role. Key Responsibilities • Maintain and improve Litora’s existing marketplace and booking infrastructure. • Support the development of the sports providers’ management platform. • Manage technical integrations, APIs, databases, and payment systems. • Identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring platform reliability and performance. • Develop new features and contribute to technical and product decisions. • Proactively identify opportunities to improve the platform and user experience. Requirements • Experience in software engineering and web application development. • Knowledge of backend development, APIs, and databases. • Familiarity with modern development frameworks and tools. • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results in time. • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach. • Interest in working in an early-stage startup environment. • ⁠Fluency in Portuguese. Proficiency in English. Nice to Have • Experience with booking platforms, marketplaces, or SaaS products. • Familiarity with Lovable, Supabase, or AI-assisted development tools. • Interest in entrepreneurship and product development. • Passion for sports. What We Offer • Flexible, part-time collaboration. • Potential to take on increasing responsibilities as the company grows. • Compensation structure to be discussed based on experience and involvement.