We are a 800+ strong team whose ideas underpin successful exits, IPOs, strong financial results and competitive advantages as well as novel processes, new business models and great user experiences. We focus on e-commerce, mobility, and transport & logistics, while always keeping an eye on emerging segments as well.
We rethink processes, business models and architecture, not to mention tech stacks. This approach opens doors for our people to find their own ways and solutions and bring their own ideas to life, learning and advancing both within and across teams and departments.
We say no to office politics and pointless meetings. We celebrate curiosity, experimentation, and passion beyond code. We are very open to people growing both within and beyond their teams and departments. And this is where we suggest starting today.
Our Product & Innovation Unit is developing an innovative Logistics product that optimizes daily tasks and automates operations, offering a dynamic environment for driving technical innovation and leading a skilled team of developers. We seek a Lead Software Engineer & Team Lead to lead an international team, bridging business requirements with technical implementation, making architectural decisions, and ensuring successful delivery. We value strategic thinking, excellent communication, and leadership that inspires and motivates.
Our solution is based on PHP (Symfony), utilizing Docker for containerization, PostgreSQL for database management, and follows Domain Driven Design principles. We also use GraphQL for efficient data querying and manipulation. As a technical leader, you will be responsible for evaluating and implementing new technologies, including AI and data science solutions, to enhance our product and other solutions to come.
In this role, you will
- Lead the technical direction and architecture of our Logistics optimization product and other solutions
- Drive technical decision-making processes and establish best practices
- Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Mentor and guide the development team, fostering their growth and skills
- Oversee the implementation of new features and ensure code quality
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives
- Lead architectural discussions and make key technical decisions
- Manage technical debt and system performance optimization
- Drive innovation and exploration of new technologies (AI, data science)
- Balance team workload and coordinate with cross-functional teams
What will you bring
- 6+ years of professional experience in any backend programming language (PHP would be a plus)
- 3+ years of team leadership or technical leadership experience
- Experience in any frontend programming language (React.js would be a plus)
- Strong experience with PostgreSQL and database optimization
- Proven experience in system architecture and technical decision-making
- Deep understanding of Domain Driven Design principles
- Expert knowledge of Docker and containerization
- Strong experience with GraphQL and API design
- Advanced experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ)
- Proficiency with CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., GitLab CI)
- Excellence in problem-solving and technical strategy development
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Excellent communication and fluency in Lithuanian and English
- Experience in the Logistics field would be considered a plus
What we offer
- A working culture that is high performing, ambitious, collaborative and fun
- Health insurance and a yearly training budget (local and international conferences, language courses), employee-led workshops
- Flexible working hours
- Unlimited WFH (work from home) policy
- Extra vacation days: 2 after working at NFQ for two years and 4 after four years on our team
- Bonus for referrals
- For those who dream of traveling: WFA (work from anywhere) possibilities in NFQ - approved countries
- Office perks and team activities
Salary range: € 5500 - 7400 (gross / month)
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