Software Engineering Manager Lisboa

Software Engineering Manager
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

At Tech
Biz Global, we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join one of our clients ' teams. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in a innovative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is the leading pet registration platform across North America, partnering with over 250 jurisdictions. Their
- driven technology consolidates pet information into a single system and offers a suite of services for pet owners, community members, and shelters. These include registration, lost pet alert systems, an AI-powered pet tracker, and an upcoming mobile app dedicated to pet parenting—all aimed at ensuring pets have safe, happy homes. Their impact is measurable : more than 6 million pets enter shelters annually, but only 10% return home. The platform’s tools and resources are designed to change this.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

The platform features an intuitive online licensing system, branded web experience,
- time reporting, fulfilment, customer service, and
- owner services. This role will focus on enhancing the Pet Owner Experience, leading the effort to redesign and implement the client’s design framework across a modern
- end architecture. The Engineering Manager will lead a blended team of internal and
- party engineers, collaborating closely with Product and Design to deliver
- centric, accessible, and
- performing features. This role reports to the Director of Software Engineering and will work closely with
- functional teams to implement best practices across the
- end and
- end stack.

Key Responsibilities

Drive the technical vision and roadmap for the Pet Owner Experience team.

Champion
- first design and collaborate with Product Design to implement accessible,
- quality UI components.

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of internal and
- party
- stack engineers.

Provide
- on support with technical specifications, architecture visualization (e. g. , UML), and implementation.

Collaborate with Product Managers to define features, guide technical strategy, and drive sprint planning activities.

Prioritize tasks that improve the user experience based on research and customer feedback.

Manage full software lifecycle : planning, development, quality, and delivery.

Foster innovation and continuous improvement across the stack.

Partner with engineering leadership to enhance team culture, processes, and outcomes.

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

7+ years of experience as a
- stack or specialized web engineer.

3+ years of engineering leadership experience.

Expertise with reactive
- end frameworks or
- driven UI stacks (e. g. , Symfony UX, Laravel Livewire).

3+ years working with design systems (Tailwind CSS + Figma preferred).

Strong experience with relational databases (e. g. , My
SQL, Maria
DB).

Familiarity with RESTful or Graph
QL APIs.

Experience using Agile methodologies (Scrum / Kanban) and tools like JIRA.

Track record of delivering complex technical projects with measurable impact.

Exceptional communication skills for both technical and
- technical stakeholders.

Ability to balance
- on coding with team management.

Strong ownership mentality and
- solving approach.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

Nice-to-Have Skills

In-depth experience with Symfony UX (Live Components, Stimulus, Turbo).

Experience building and managing an
- house design system using Tailwind and Figma.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage (Health, Dental, Vision).

Flexible paid time off.

Fully remote work setup.

Opportunity to work with a
- driven organization solving
- world challenges for pets and communities.

Client Core Values (that you'll be expected to align with)

Go Big : Take bold steps, aim high, and pursue excellence.

Whatever It Takes : Deliver what you promise—no excuses.

Inspire : Bring excellence and positivity to all interactions.

Believe : Sell your vision, your work, and your outcomes.

Respect : Collaborate inclusively and appreciate all voices.