Head of Engineering - Century 21

Head of Engineering - Century 21 Summary Century 21 Portugal & Spain is stepping into a new era of technological leadership. In today's competitive real estate landscape, technology isn't just support. It's the engine of efficiency, scale, and customer experience. The organization is now seeking a committed Head of Engineering to lead the evolution of its core CRM and digital ecosystem, shaping the technical foundation that powers its entire network. This is an opportunity to leave a mark. To architect transformation. To define what great looks like and prepare for the future. What You'll Be Working On As the technical anchor for Century 21 Portugal & Spain, you will: Own the strategic direction of the CRM and critical digital assets across frontend, backend, data, automation, and infrastructure Architect decisions that matter: spanning integrations, scalability, observability, and security Establish engineering excellence through best practices, documentation standards, and quality-driven delivery processes Bridge the gap between technology, product, and business strategy to ensure crisp, aligned execution Manage and hold accountable external technology partners, ensuring delivery meets high standards Build and guide the future internal technology team, elevating capabilities across the organization Structure data governance, system interoperability, and operational reliability frameworks that enable better business intelligence Identify tangible improvements in product, operations, and digital experience Prepare the technology platform for emerging opportunities in automation and innovation with practical business applications What They're Looking For Proven track record in software development and technical leadership in demanding, complex environments Systems thinking: you're able to grasp interconnected architectures and make decisions with both technical rigor and business impact Deep familiarity with modern web applications, API ecosystems, cloud infrastructure, and automation workflows Passion for data quality, information integrity, and system consistency Self-starter mentality: you value autonomy, ownership, and have the drive to deliver even amid transformation pressure Pragmatic problem-solver who brings structure to ambiguity Customer and product empathy: you're able to translate business needs into technical solutions that people actually want to use Influential communicator who can inspire and align stakeholders at all levels Builder's mindset: you enjoy being hands-on and growing alongside the organization Bonus points for: Hands-on experience modernizing platforms, managing complex system integrations, working with webhooks/automation/cloud service environments, or being curious about emerging technologies and their real-world applications. Why This Opportunity Real Scale, Real Impact: This isn't a side project. Technology here touches every facet of their operations. Your work will be seen, felt, and valued across the network Transformation, Not Only Maintenance: You won't be strictly focused on legacy systems. You'll be designing the roadmap for what comes next Close to the Helm: Work directly near decision-makers with genuine authority to shape platform evolution Autonomy With Backing: Given the freedom to lead with confidence, supported by leadership that trusts your technical expertise Room to Grow: This role opens a clear path toward broader technology leadership as the organization continues to evolve Built to Last: Leave behind systems, standards, and a culture that will prevail What's on offer Permanent contract with the organization or B2B contract if that suits you better Work Model: Flexible Hybrid model in Oeiras / Lagoas Park , tailored to seniority and operational needs Compensation: €70,000–€85,000 gross annually, based on experience, product expertise, and technical leadership capability Locations Lisbon Remote status Hybrid Lisbon About Hiire We are based in Estonia and Cyprus, and we operate globally. We love to work remotely and travel the world. Having freedom, ownership and passion for recruitment are key for us. We hire amazing tech talent for great companies We coach highly motivated Professionals to get better careers We empower recruiters to hire more and better Talent. Do you want to help us to grow?