Node.Js Engineering Manager - Shape the Team!Lead a brand-new team from day one
Remote-first in Portugal
Work with AI on a high-impact greenfield product
Take over this pivotal leadership role at a fast-scaling international tech company that's committed to innovation and growing its engineering presence in Portugal.
As Lead Node.Js Engineer, you'll have the unique opportunity to build and shape a brand-new engineering team from the ground up, leading the delivery of a major new product initiative that will redefine the company's core offering.
In this role, you'll mentor engineers, influence the technical direction, and stay hands-on with a modern Node.Js stack.
You'll take ownership of the platform's crucial search functionality — a core piece of the business.
As the company transitions from a legacy monolith to a microservices, cloud-native architecture, you'll be at the forefront of this largescale modernization effort designed to improve scalability and efficiency.
If you're a senior engineer ready to step up, or an existing lead seeking greater ownership, this is your chance to shape a new team's culture and dynamics, build a product from scratch, and grow into a key leadership figure within a company that values autonomy, trust, and smart scaling.
You will:
Lead and mentor a new team of engineers
Guide delivery of a greenfield product with high visibility
Stay hands-on with Node.Js and modern cloud infrastructure
Collaborate with product, QA, and leadership to drive success
Skills / Experience:
Strong engineering background (Node.Js is a must)
Leadership experience
Passion for coaching, influencing, and building team culture
Salary / Remuneration:
€65,000 - €75,000 + benefits
For more information contact Àlex Rubió confidentially on +353 1 649 8509 or email your CV to ******
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About Archer – Archer Recruitment is a Specialist IT Recruitment Consultancy based in Ireland.