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Over 35 years of experience creating software for financial institutions.


1987
Carlos Netto and Carlos André launch Software Design in Sao Paulo, Brazil
1990
Launched the first modules of the Matera Bank suite, state-of-the-art (for the time), Oracle-based solutions for banks to manage assets, liabilities and DDA transactions.
2001
Launched one-of-a-kind solution for the newly-created Brazilian real-time payment system, SPB
2004
Software Designs became Matera Systems
2007
Launched new web-based version of Matera Bank core banking solution ahead of other solutions providers who were largely still Windows-based
2008
Named as one of Brazil’s Great Places To Work
2013
Matera became the foundation for the fintech revolution in Brazil as new Payment regulation enabled fintechs to offer payment accounts to consumers. These new fintechs chose Matera’s modern core banking solution to support their digital, 24X7 operations.
2016
First to market with QR code payments that were even able to work offline
2020
Launched Matera Instant Payments and investment by Kinea Private Equity
2021
240 financial institutions with 55M accounts and 800 employees
2022
Expanded operations to the U.S. to bring Matera's payment solutions to American financial institutions and fintechs.
1987
Carlos Netto and Carlos André launch Software Design in Sao Paulo, Brazil
1990
Launched the first modules of the Matera Bank suite, state-of-the-art (for the time), Oracle-based solutions for banks to manage assets, liabilities and DDA transactions.
2001
Launched one-of-a-kind solution for the newly-created Brazilian real-time payment system, SPB
2004
Software Designs became Matera Systems
2007
Launched new web-based version of Matera Bank core banking solution ahead of other solutions providers who were largely still Windows-based
2008
Named as one of Brazil’s Great Places To Work
2013
Matera became the foundation for the fintech revolution in Brazil as new Payment regulation enabled fintechs to offer payment accounts to consumers. These new fintechs chose Matera’s modern core banking solution to support their digital, 24X7 operations.
2016
First to market with QR code payments that were even able to work offline
2020
Launched Matera Instant Payments and investment by Kinea Private Equity
2021
240 financial institutions with 55M accounts and 800 employees
2022
Expanded operations to the U.S. to bring Matera's payment solutions to American financial institutions and fintechs.

Mission


Our mission is to provide access to financial services through our solutions and products. Everything we do is based on our values, which guide all our actions.
ETHICS
Ethics
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Being a member of the Matera family means respecting individual liberties. It means knowing how to analyze any situation and take the correct action, from the simplest to the most complex. It means taking responsibility for your own actions, and showing consideration for others. It means always striving for greater wisdom and understanding, admitting your errors and taking responsibility, promoting positive change, and always appreciating the balance between individual and group interests.
EXCELLENCE
Excellence
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Being a member of the Matera family means always working towards continuous improvement, even in small things. It means never being satisfied as long as there's something that can be improved or invented, and always working to be better than yesterday. Being a member of the Matera family means taking the initiative, anticipating problems, and proposing effective solutions. It means challenging yourself every day to do your best.
INNOVATION
Innovation
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Being a member of the Matera family means always wanting to do better and always trying to find valuable solutions and alternatives for improving whatever we're not satisfied with. It means always looking for new and better solutions to the challenges we encounter every day. It means thinking outside the box, looking beyond the obvious, and coming up with multiple pathways to reach goals. For us, innovation means having the audacity to do what has never been done before.
TRUST
Trust
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Being a member of the Matera family means being transparent, rational and engaged, and always true to your word. It means being consistent and walking the talk. It means showing respect and having clearly defined convictions and principles, and always trying to find a solution that's best for everyone. Trust simplifies communication, brings satisfaction and pride to our work and inspires and promotes cooperation and commitment. We're all on the same team, after all!
COMMITMENT
Commitment
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Being a member of the Matera family means exercising self-discipline, taking a systematic approach, and acting responsibly, whatever the task at hand. It means being ready to face challenges to achieve goals. It means taking ownership, being aware of your role and responsibilities, and overcoming difficulties on a daily basis. Commitment means much more than simply performing your assigned tasks during the workday. It also means assuming the appearances and attitudes essential for the company's growth, with the understanding that Matera is also committed to the professional development of its staff.
COOPERATION
Cooperation
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Being a member of the Matera family means having a comprehensive vision, and knowing that your dedication, as an individual or in a group, will contribute to the achievement of a greater goal. It means always being willing to help, and knowing that your colleagues will be there for you when you need help too - and knowing that by helping others we are indirectly helping ourselves, since we're all part of this company and its growth benefits us all.
PRIDE
Pride
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Being a member of the Matera family means knowing that your dedication has a special meaning that contributes to something bigger - and that's important not only for the company, but for the greater community and for yourself as well. It means connecting with our values, and being proud to claim Matera's purpose as your own. Being a member of the Matera family means being proud of all we've achieved already, and dedicating yourself to achieving more every day, because you know that at Matera, growth is mutual.

Join our team!

We'd love to hear from you at talent@matera.com