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Node.js Tech Lead

Job Category: Software Development Tech Lead
Experience: +5 Years — Senior/Specialist
Job Location: Braga Hybrid Lisbon Porto
Relocation: No Relocation Package Available Not Accepting Candidates Living Abroad
Language: English Portuguese

We are looking for a Node.js Tech Lead who’s eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!

About KWAN

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists – our People Experience Partners – to guide them through our journey with us.

What we are looking for

  • Lead by example with 5+ years of professional experience in JavaScript development, demonstrating deep technical expertise and mentoring capabilities;
  • Apply 3+ years of proven experience as a Tech Lead, guiding engineering teams through architectural decisions and delivery execution;
  • Architect and maintain scalable backend services serverless technologies, ensuring performance and reliability;
  • Experience with Cloud (Google Cloud Platform);
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Node.js, leveraging both JavaScript and TypeScript to support maintainability and team collaboration;
  • Design and evolve RESTful APIs and microservices, aligning with best practices for modularity and scalability;
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA) to define, design, and deliver impactful features that meet business goals;
  • Code quality through rigorous testing, peer reviews, and continuous improvement of development standards;
  • Monitor and optimize application performance, proactively identifying bottlenecks and driving improvements in scalability and reliability;
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation within the team;
  • Fluent in English (minimum level B2).

Do you meet most of the position requirements? Then grab this opportunity and apply now!

What we offer

  • A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
  • A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
  • An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
  • A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you – your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.

Some Words From Our Colleagues

“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.”
– Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN

Grab this opportunity, apply now!

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