We're hiring a Software Engineering Team Lead (Backend) for one of the fastest-growing GameTech companies in Europe.This is a permanent, fully remote or Lisbon-hybrid (1 day/week from the office) role with 4–8 direct reports.
You'll own both your team and your code.What the role actually looks like:This is a genuine ***** role — half hands-on backend engineering, half people leadership.
You'll be writing and reviewing code, making architecture decisions, running 1:1s, handling performance reviews, and helping your team grow, all in the same week.
If you've spent the last few years exclusively in management or exclusively coding, this probably isn't the right fit.Tech stack:.
NET Core - latest versions (6, 7, 8, 9, ideally 10)C# - guru-level expectedMicroservices - designing from scratch, not just maintainingRabbitMQ - primary message broker (Kafka experience also accepted)MS SQL Server - core database (MongoDB a bonus)OpenShift · Docker · KubernetesREST API · CI/CD · Git · Agile (Scrum/Kanban)Design principles: SOLID, DRY, clean architectureYou'll be a strong fit if you have:8+ years of backend development in .
NET / C#, with strong hands-on experience in modern .
NET Core (v6 and above)1–2 years of formal team leadership - running 1:1s, setting objectives, conducting performance reviews, and organising a team of engineersEnd-to-end product company experience: you've owned features from discovery to production, not just delivered scoped pieces of a consultancy projectDeep understanding of microservices architecture: ideally designing systems, not just working within existing onesExperience with event-driven architecture and message brokers — RabbitMQ or KafkaSolid grasp of software design patterns and principles (SOLID, DRY) and the ability to apply them in code reviews and architecture discussionsFamiliarity with Agile methodologies, including active participation in Scrum or Kanban ceremoniesFluency in EnglishThis role is probably NOT the right for you if:You've spent the last 4–5 years primarily in management - active coding is non-negotiable hereYour .
NET experience is mostly on legacy versions or older frameworks - the team works on the latest .
NET Core releasesYour background is primarily mobile development - this team is backend onlyMost of your experience comes from short-term consultancy, outsourcing, or government contracts - the company specifically looks for long-term, in-house product ownershipYou don't yet have formal leadership experience (1:1s, performance reviews) - technically strong Senior profiles are great, but won't fit this specific roleYou are not yet based in Portugal with a valid NIF/NISS and residence card - these are required before any offer can be finalisedWhat's on offer:Performance bonus up to 22% · Monthly allowance on company card · Meal Card · Private healthcare · Unlimited Udemy access · Working equipment · Permanent contractSound like you?
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