Technical Lead

Há 4 semanas

Lisbon, Portugal ParleyX Tempo integral
 ABOUT THE COMPANY
A fast-growing European technology company is hiring a Technical Lead to guide the evolution of a high-scale consumer-facing platform. Operating across multiple markets, the company is undergoing a strategic front-end transformation and investing heavily in modern, scalable infrastructure to elevate user experience across all devices.

This opportunity is ideal for a senior technical leader who combines deep expertise in frontend development with a strong sense of ownership and team mentorship.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Technical Lead will be responsible for shaping and guiding the next phase of the front-end architecture, leading a transition to React and Next.js. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical strategy, team mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings a balance of coding excellence, architectural vision, and a passion for building high-performing, user-friendly applications.

The platform is used across diverse user groups and requires strong attention to performance, responsiveness, and design consistency at scale.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the front-end technical strategy and architecture, with a focus on scalability and performance

  • Drive the adoption of React + Next.js and set high standards for code quality and maintainability

  • Mentor and support engineers across experience levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence

  • Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to define and implement features

  • Conduct architectural reviews and suggest system improvements

  • Optimize applications for speed, responsiveness, and cross-device performance

  • Champion modern development practices and contribute to building internal tooling and documentation

  • Stay current with front-end trends and integrate relevant innovations

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • 15+ years of experience in software development, including 4+ years in a senior or staff-level role

  • Deep hands-on experience with React and Next.js in production environments

  • Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and modern web architecture

  • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and drive long-term impact

  • Track record of building responsive, performant, and accessible web applications

  • Experience with performance optimization, SEO principles, and analytics tools (e.g., GA4)

  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Collaborative, proactive, and able to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments

  • Fluent in English

 

WORKING MODEL
Hybrid: 4 days per week in the Lisbon office.
Relocation support is available for candidates moving to Portugal.