At Hexa Consulting, we want to spread transparency and enable diverse tech careers. Based in Portugal, we answer the increasing demand in the IT sector.
Our mission is to build strong relationships, be a leading partner through a differentiated approach in IT consulting, and contribute to the professional and personal development of our team.
We work with Nearshore projects, TM & Project Development, Service & Service Management, and Tech Academies.
We are looking for a Principal Engineer to join our team in Porto, Portugal. In this role, you will lead architectural design, promote clean and scalable code practices, and support the team through technical mentorship and hands-on development. You'll be working on high-impact projects, shaping engineering standards, and helping drive modern software delivery across our client ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Define and lead software architecture using Clean Architecture, SOLID principles, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).Advocate for Clean Code principles and enforce their adoption across the team.Build and maintain high-quality RESTful APIs, with documentation via OpenAPI.Design systems following an event-driven architecture; experience with Kafka is a plus.Ensure high test coverage through robust unit testing and quality assurance practices.Guide and optimize GIT workflows, branching strategies, and version control discipline.Promote system observability, with preference for OpenTelemetry integration.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and coach engineers on best practices. Requirements
Solid background in software engineering and architecture design.Expertise in GIT, Clean Code, SOLID, Unit Testing, DDD, REST, OpenAPI, and Event-Driven Architecture.Hands-on experience with technologies such as Kafka, Java, Quarkus, and OpenTelemetry is highly desirable.Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.Fluency in English (minimum B2 level). Work Model
Location: Porto, Portugal
Work Type: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
What do we offer?
Permanent contract (sem termo) or B2B optionHealth insuranceCareer growth and development opportunitiesAccess to training and learning platforms If you're an experienced engineer ready to take the next step in your career and lead modern, scalable software solutions—we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and join us in shaping the future of tech through clean architecture, quality code, and strong leadership.
If you're living in Portugal, and looking for your next big challenge, don't miss this opportunity. Be part of our journey at Hexa Consulting!