Tech Lead - Engineering Manager Lisboa

Tech Lead - Engineering Manager
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

At Capgemini Engineering , the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to
- saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

About the Role:

We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead a backend development team working on Sky’s OTT & Streaming Platforms. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical foundations with people leadership, and who thrives in a collaborative,
- performance environment.

You will be the most senior member of the team , responsible for guiding technical execution, fostering team growth, and ensuring delivery excellence. While not expected to be
- on daily, you should be comfortable stepping in to support code reviews, pull requests, and technical decisions when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of backend developers, fostering a culture of ownership, learning, and collaboration.

Support the team in technical delivery, including architecture discussions, code reviews, and quality assurance.

Partner with Sky stakeholders to align on priorities, timelines, and technical direction.

Drive continuous improvement in development practices, tooling, and team performance.

Facilitate onboarding, career development, and performance feedback for team members.

Ensure the team is equipped to deliver scalable, reliable, and
- availability systems.

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as an Engineering Manager , Tech Lead , or similar leadership role.

Strong background in backend development with experience in Java , Kotlin , . NET , or other modern stacks.

Familiarity with microservices architecture , API development , CI/CD , and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

Experience working in agile environments and managing
- functional teams.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Fluent in English.

Nice to Have:

Experience in media, streaming, or
- availability systems.

Exposure to cloud platforms and Dev
Ops practices.

Passion for mentoring and growing technical talent.

Located in Lisbon or willing to travel for occasional onsite meetings.

Why Join Us?

Lead a
- impact team contributing to one of Europe’s leading entertainment platforms.

Work in a dynamic, inclusive, and
- driven environment.

Shape technical strategy and team culture while supporting meaningful career growth.

24 vacation days + 2 personal days + December 24 and 31 + the option to buy up to 7 vacation days per year.

Continuous training: enjoy Mylearning, Capgemini University, and our Digital Campuses. You will have access to platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, Pluralsight, Harvard Manager Mentor, Education First for languages (English, French, German. . . ), among others!