Lead Software Engineer Lisboa

Principal Consultant at numi | Cloud and Engineering Recruitment☁ | WIT ADVOCATE

Principal Software Engineer (Athens-based, relocation offered)

About the Company

Numi are partnering with a
- growing global knowledge and insights platform that empowers business leaders, investors, and consultants to make
- driven decisions. Their platform enables clients to connect with top industry experts and access
- quality market intelligence in real time. The company is scaling rapidly and investing heavily in technology to enhance automation, analytics, and user experience.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join the team in Athens, Greece. You’ll play a key part in designing and delivering scalable systems that power expert matching, data pipelines, and analytical tools. This is a
- on leadership position where you’ll influence architecture, mentor engineers, and shape the technical direction of the platform.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement reliable, secure, and scalable distributed systems
• Lead key architectural and design discussions, ensuring maintainability and performance at scale
• Collaborate with
  - functional teams (Product, Data, Design, Operations) to deliver
  - critical solutions
• Drive adoption of engineering best practices and support continuous improvement
• Introduce new technologies or frameworks that accelerate development and innovation
• Mentor team members and promote a strong engineering culture

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience building and maintaining
  - grade web applications
• Strong background in backend or
  - stack development (experience with Ruby, Go, Java, Python, or Type
  Script)
• Deep understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar)
• Familiarity with message brokers (e. g. Rabbit
  MQ, Kafka) and databases (Postgre
  SQL, Elasticsearch, Redis)
• Excellent knowledge of software architecture, design principles (SOLID, DDD), and API design
• Experience working in Agile environments and leading by example through mentorship and technical guidance

Nice to Have

• Experience with Dev
  Ops tools (Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform)
• Exposure to AI/ML integration or
  - driven automation
• Graph
  QL experience

Why Join

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Private health insurance and wellness benefits
• Career growth opportunities in a global organisation
• Flexible working environment with hybrid or remote options
• Collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation and impact

Relocation Support

A full relocation package is available for candidates moving to Athens.

Apply direct or email annie. palmer@wearenumi.com