KWAN

KWAN is a 100% Portuguese company that is part of the Rupeal Group, dedicated to IT Staffing, consulting, and outsourcing. KWAN exists because a developer believed in a different way of recruiting: treating people with the respect they deserve. Our goal is to be your go-to place for career advice and help you reach your dream job.
About company

Node.js Tech Lead

On-site

location Porto, Lisbon, Coimbra, Braga

date October 23, 2025

We are looking for a Tech Lead who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!

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About KWAN

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What we are looking for

- Lead by example with 5+ years of professional experience in JavaScript development, demonstrating deep technical expertise and mentoring capabilities;

- Apply 3+ years of proven experience as a Tech Lead, guiding engineering teams through architectural decisions and delivery execution;

- Architect and maintain scalable backend services serverless technologies, ensuring performance and reliability;

- Experience with Cloud (Google Cloud Platform);

- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Node.js, leveraging both JavaScript and TypeScript to support maintainability and team collaboration;

- Design and evolve RESTful APIs and microservices, aligning with best practices for modularity and scalability;

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA) to define, design, and deliver impactful features that meet business goals;

- Code quality through rigorous testing, peer reviews, and continuous improvement of development standards;

- Monitor and optimize application performance, proactively identifying bottlenecks and driving improvements in scalability and reliability;

- Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation within the team;

- Fluent in English (minimum level B2).

Do you meet most of the position requirements? Then grab this opportunity and apply now!

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What we offer

- A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture;

- A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income;

- An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events;

- A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.

Some Words From Our Colleagues

“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.” - Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN

Contacts and address

earth Avenida Duque de Ávila, 46 - 3ºA 1050 - 083 Lisboa