Lead Node.js Engineer - Work with AI Lead a brand-new team from day one Remote-first in Portugal Work with AI on a high-impact greenfield product Step into a pivotal leadership role at a rapidly growing international tech company, committed to cutting-edge innovation and expanding its engineering footprint in Portugal. As Node.js Engineering Manager, you’ll be given the rare opportunity to build a brand-new engineering team from scratch—shaping its culture, direction, and success from day one. In this role, you’ll lead the development of a major new product that integrates advanced AI technologies to power intelligent, adaptive user experiences. You’ll work closely with cross-functional AI and data science teams to deliver smart features, from intelligent search to real-time personalization. AI won’t just support your work—it will be at the core of what you build. If you're a senior Node.js engineer looking to step into leadership, or an experienced lead eager to take on more ownership and strategic influence, this is your opportunity to shape a new team, architect a new product, and work hand-in-hand with AI to define the future of a global tech brand. 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 I specialise in recruiting for Archer Recruitment, if you wish to discuss this or other opportunities, please feel free to contact me. For more opportunities, visit: About Archer – Archer Recruitment is a Specialist IT Recruitment Consultancy based in Ireland.