Lead Software Engineer, mobile applications Braga

Lead Software Engineer, mobile applications
Braga
Braga, Braga, Portugal

Atheneum connects global companies to expert insights that drive better business outcomes. Our Porto hub is growing—a collaborative space where innovation meets Portugal’s culture of community, trust, and quality of life. The Role:Lead a
- functional mobile engineering squad, spending ~40% of your time
- on in code. The rest will focus on both technical and people leadership—setting direction, mentoring, and enabling your team to thrive. You’ll architect
- performance mobile apps in React Native, designing intuitive user experiences and implementing features that scale with Atheneum’s global user base. Key Responsibilities:• Design and deliver performant mobile applications across i
OS and Android using React Native• Set mobile development standards, balancing
- platform consistency with native optimization• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines tailored for app store release and deployment• Mentor your team through code reviews, pair programming, and personal development initiatives• Drive technical standards and engineering culture across the wider organization
You Bring:• Vast experience software engineering, including multiple years leading teams• Deep experience in React Native, i
OS/Android development, and mobile Dev
Ops• Familiarity with mobile CI/CD, app store release cycles, and
- specific best practices• Proven success in agile,
- functional,
- led environments• Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle—from backlog to release and support• Commitment to growth—for yourself and your team• Ability to work effectively in English within a multicultural, international team
If you don’t meet every requirement but you’re passionate about the role and excited to grow with us—please apply. We’re interested in your potential as much as your credentials. Our Tech Environment:• React Native, Type
Script, Java
Script, My
SQL• Firebase, Expo, AWS Cloud Infrastructure• CI/CD pipelines with
- based development and feature flags• Agile delivery, DORA metrics,
- driven iteration
Benefits Package:• Competitive salary aligned with Portugal’s top international tech employers, with flexible options for your 13th and 14th month salary• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance• A truly flexible hybrid work policy—design a rhythm that works for you, while valuing
-
- face collaboration around three days a week in our vibrant Porto office• 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 (plus Portuguese public holidays)• ‘Work From Anywhere’ for up to 8 weeks per year• Enhanced parental leave with phased return options• Tax-optimized childcare vouchers: save up to €150/month
- free per child• 100%
- paid health insurance with family extension options• €10. 60 daily meal allowance and €50/month sustainable commuting allowance• €500 annual wellness budget for fitness, mental health, or preventative care• Global mobility Swap-Programme – work from one of our 11 international offices across 4 continents• Dedicated learning budget and structured mentorship programme Interview Process:Expect the process to take 2–3 weeks, but we’re flexible and respect your schedule. It includes:1. Initial exploration call (30 min) with a member of our tech recruitment team2. Technical assessment (90 min) completed at your convenience3. Three-stage interview:• Culture and delivery discussion (30 min)• Pair programming and whiteboarding (90 min)• Behavioral and situational interview (60 min)Our Philosophy:We value principles over buzzwords and pragmatic solutions over perfection. We believe in meaningful
- person collaboration paired with the autonomy to do your best work—wherever you are. Let’s build something meaningful together. If you’ve lived the difference between engineering theory and practice, can deliver design and build projects with minimal supervision, and know when to refine vs. when to ship—we want to talk to you.