Head of Engineering

<div class="content-intro"><p class="hero_p" data-w-id="694f4a7e-1669-d6d6-f8b3-0f8400d2c4cf">BrainRocket is a global company creating end-to-end tech products for clients across Fintech, iGaming, and Marketing.&nbsp;‍Young, ambitious, and unstoppable, we've already taken Cyprus, Malta, Portugal, Poland, and Serbia by storm.&nbsp;Our BRO team consists of 1,300 bright minds creating innovative ideas and products.&nbsp;We don’t follow formats. We shape them. We build what works, launch it fast, and make sure it hits.</p></div><p data-path-to-node="2,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">❗️&nbsp;<strong data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="3">Important: This is an On-Site Position in Lisbon❗️</strong></span></p> <p data-path-to-node="2,1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is an&nbsp;<strong data-path-to-node="2,1" data-index-in-node="130">on-site position</strong>&nbsp;based at our office in the&nbsp;<strong data-path-to-node="2,1" data-index-in-node="190">Lisbon Metropolitan area</strong>. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available once you join the team.</span></p> <p data-path-to-node="2,2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-path-to-node="2,2" data-index-in-node="0">Are you ready for an international move?</strong>&nbsp;We are looking for candidates who are either already based in Lisbon or are eager to relocate to Portugal. To make your transition smooth, we provide&nbsp;<strong data-path-to-node="2,2" data-index-in-node="191">full relocation support and visa sponsorship</strong>&nbsp;for successful international candidates.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">📍&nbsp;<strong data-path-to-node="2,3" data-index-in-node="3">See where you'll be working:&nbsp;<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/3x5fpWPf1dpdZVqp6">BrainRocket Portugal</a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking a visionary and results-driven&nbsp;<strong>Head of Engineering</strong> to lead our engineering organization into its next phase of growth. Following our successful expansions, you will be responsible for the technical strategy, the scalability of our high-load systems, and the professional evolution of our entire engineering force.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You are not just managing delivery, you are building the engine that powers our business.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Your Mission</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As the Head of Engineering, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution. You will lead a multi-disciplinary organization through Engineering Managers and Team Leads, ensuring that our products remain a benchmark for performance, security, and innovation. Your goal is to foster an environment of engineering excellence, rapid delivery, and sustainable growth.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>✅ Strategic Responsibilities</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Technical Vision &amp; Strategy:</strong> Define and execute the long-term technical roadmap, ensuring the platform scales seamlessly with the business.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Organizational Leadership:</strong> Direct and mentor Engineering Managers and Team Leads, overseeing the growth, performance evaluations, and succession planning for the entire department.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Engineering Excellence:</strong> Establish and enforce global engineering standards, documentation practices, and KPIs to ensure high-quality, secure, and maintainable codebases.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Operational Efficiency:</strong> Optimize the SDLC and Agile processes across all teams (Scrum/Kanban), eliminating bottlenecks and managing cross-team resource allocation.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Innovation &amp; Tech Debt:</strong> Balance the delivery of new features with the continuous improvement of architecture and the strategic reduction of technical debt.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Talent Acquisition &amp; Culture:</strong> Lead the global hiring strategy to attract top-tier talent and cultivate a high-performance culture rooted in feedback, accountability, and continuous learning.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Stakeholder Management:</strong> Act as the primary technical point of contact for executive leadership, aligning engineering efforts with product and business milestones.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>✅ Requirements</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Educational Background:</strong> Bachelor’s, Master’s, or higher degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Proven Track Record:</strong> 10+ years of experience in backend development, with at least <strong>5+ years in high-level leadership roles</strong> (managing multiple teams or managers).</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Technical Depth:</strong> Extensive experience with high-load, distributed systems, microservices architecture, Kubernetes, and cloud-native development.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>System Design:</strong> Deep expertise in SQL/NoSQL databases, message brokers, and secure CI/CD pipelines.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Strategic Thinking:</strong> Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical trade-offs and drive large-scale architectural migrations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Soft Skills:</strong> Exceptional leadership, presentation, and communication skills. Ability to inspire teams and navigate fast-paced, high-pressure environments.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Language:</strong> Fluency in English is a must.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">✅ <strong>We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🧑🏻‍💻 Learning and development opportunities and interesting, challenging tasks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">✈️ Relocation package (tickets, staying in a hotel for up to 2 weeks, and visa relocation support for our employees and their family members).</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">📚 Opportunity to develop language skills, with partial compensation for the cost of English and Portuguese language classes (for localization purposes).</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🎾&nbsp; Partial compensation for tennis and padel lessons.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🏀 Urban Sport membership benefit (the most diverse sports and wellness offering in Europe, with more than 50+ activities).</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🏥 Private medical coverage, including inpatient, outpatient, dental care, annual check-ups, and maternity support.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🏝 Time for proper rest, with 24 non-business days per year and an additional 6 paid sick days.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🚌 Transport compensation - 200 euros net per month.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">📈 Competitive remuneration level with annual review.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🤝 Teambuilding activities.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Bold moves start here. 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