Team Lead Backend Developer (Node.js)

Important: This is an on-site position based at our office in the Lisbon Metropolitan area. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available once you join the team. About the Job: We are looking for an experienced Team Lead Backend Developer (Node.js) to join our development team in Lisbon. This is a highly hands-on role: you will lead a cross-functional team, actively writing and reviewing code, shaping architecture, and driving technical excellence. You will play a key role in building high-performance payment systems, ensuring scalability and security for real-money transactions. Responsibilities: • Manages a cross-functional team of engineers by conducting activities such as periodic feedback, one-to-one sessions, performance evaluations, and preparing individual development plans for direct reports. • Helps manage resources within the team, assigns tasks, and ensures a balanced workload among engineers. • Personally engages in product development, writing and reviewing code, and delivering periodic product improvements. • Leads the development of the in-house fintech platform with a focus on performance, scalability, and security. • Builds and manages complex payment API integrations with banks, PSPs, and third-party services. • Participates in agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban) to ensure team alignment and adherence to agile best practices. • Improves platform quality by refactoring code, identifying and resolving technical debt, and optimizing architecture for high-load integrations. • Creates solution designs and determines technical implementations for product changes, specifically regarding microservices and messaging systems. • Supports Engineering Managers in creating new guidelines and ensuring domain knowledge of payment flows is well documented. Requirements: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. • 8+ years of professional experience in IT, with 3+ years in leadership positions. • 2+ years of experience in Fintech, banking, or financial systems (experience with real-money transactions is highly preferred). • 3+ years of commercial experience with Node.js and strong proficiency in TypeScript. • Hands-on experience with RabbitMQ, Redis, MySQL, and MongoDB. • Expert knowledge of REST, GraphQL, and WebSockets for secure financial integrations. • Experience with Kubernetes, microservices architecture, and secure development practices. • Advanced level of English. Benefits: • Learning and development opportunities and interesting, challenging tasks. • Relocation package (tickets, staying in a hotel for up to 2 weeks, and visa relocation support for our employees and their family members). • Opportunity to develop language skills, with partial compensation for the cost of English and Portuguese language classes (for localization purposes). • Partial compensation for tennis and padel lessons. • Urban Sport membership benefit (the most diverse sports and wellness offering in Europe, with more than 50+ activities). • Private medical coverage, including inpatient, outpatient, dental care, annual check-ups, and maternity support. • Time for proper rest, with 24 non-business days per year and an additional 6 paid sick days. • Transport compensation - 200 euros net per month. • Competitive remuneration level with annual review. • Teambuilding activities. By submitting your application, you agree to our Privacy Policy.