Senior Full Stack Engineer

Who we are Wise Pirates is a marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses grow through innovative digital projects with minimal risk. We prioritize results and use agile, low-risk prototyping to meet clients' goals, such as leads, conversions, and sales. Our approach includes tech innovations and a focus on sustainable, long-term business growth. We are a Digital, Tech, and AI Business partner operating from Portugal to over 80 countries worldwide. We’re positioning ourselves as one of the independent Martech leaders in the South European markets. With a team of over 120 people, Wise Pirates ambitions to evolve to an AI-first marketing ecosystem where people and AI work as partners. Based in the Greater Porto area and utilizing a hybrid work model, the aim is to use the best of the existing technologies and build customized solutions on the top, with a worldwide ambition. About the role As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will be a key player in architecting, developing, and deploying innovative websites, e-commerce platforms, and web applications. You will work across the entire product lifecycle, from concept to deployment, as part of a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team. This role goes beyond standard web development, focusing heavily on building scalable infrastructures and integrating cutting-edge AI solutions to create next-generation user experiences. Mandatory: Local presence in Portugal Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable full-stack applications with a focus on Websites, e-commerce and apps. Develop and integrate APIs and manage microservices architecture to ensure seamless functionality. Lead the integration of AI-powered solutions to create personalized web experiences (e.g., recommendation engines, personal shoppers, virtual try-ons and so on). Implement UX/UI designs from Figma, developing responsive and high-performance front-end components. Manage testing, debugging, and participate in quality assurance to ensure product excellence. Collaborate within an agile project management system, participating in sprints and planning sessions. Propose innovative ideas and lead initiatives to solve complex client needs and technical challenges. Work closely with project managers, providing clear updates on progress, blockers, and realistic deadlines. Provide technical leadership and mentorship, helping to solve problems and suggesting improvements within the development team. Participate in discovery meetings with developers, designers, and e-commerce managers to contribute to the overall product strategy. Manage and optimize web hosting environments (e.g., dedicated servers, VPS…) to ensure maximum uptime, performance, and security for all deployed applications. What we’re looking for Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Proven professional experience as a Full Stack Developer. Proficiency with front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+). Experience with back-end technologies such as Node.js, Python, or PHP. Experience in developing for the web, particularly WordPress/WooCommerce/flutter, Shopify and/or Webflow. Hands-on experience with server-side configuration and database management to ensure robust and secure deployments. Practical experience with Domain Name System (DNS) management, SSL certificate implementation, and domain purchasing/transfers. Nice to Have: Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular). Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines. Know-how in microservices architecture. Proficiency with PHP Frameworks (Laravel, CodeIgniter). Experience using project management tools like ClickUp. Familiarity with web performance optimization tools. Ready to Sail with us? ‍☠️ If you identify with this description and are ready to embrace the challenge of shaping the future of web and e-commerce development, send your application with your CV and a brief cover letter. We can’t wait to meet you