Head of Web Engineering Lisboa

Head of Web Engineering
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Position: Head of Web Engineering
Location: Lisbon, Portugal (Hybrid or Onsite)Reports to: Head of Digital Product
Job Summary:Staycity are looking for a Head of Web Engineering. You’ll take ownership of our full web stack—frontend, backend, and QA—working closely with Product and Design to build exceptional digital experiences. This role combines people leadership, technical direction, and
- on guidance. Role Overview
You will oversee both the frontend and backend, driving the development and optimization of our web platforms, which process €50M in annual sales. A mix of
- on development and strategic leadership, you’ll define best practices, guide technical direction, and manage outsourced teams. Note: Regular travel to HQ in Dublin (approximately monthly). Benefits
Competitive salary + bonus
Generous Annual Leave
Hybrid work model
Staff rates for stays, education support, and more
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Own the technical direction and architecture of web platforms. Ensure seamless integration with Oracle Opera, Stripe, and other key systems. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with Product and Design to deliver timely,
- quality features. Balance technical debt with new development. System Oversight: Maintain systems such as CDN networks, Google Tag Manager, DNS, and performance monitoring tools. Key Requirements
Experience: 7+ years in web engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Proven track record in managing teams and delivering complex web projects. Skills: Proficiency in modern Microsoft stack (C#, Azure, React
JS), and experience with microservices and API integrations. Familiarity with Umbraco CMS, Stripe, Twilio, and Oracle Opera is a plus. Languages/Frameworks: React
JS, . NET, Microsoft stack. Infrastructure: Azure Functions, Cosmos
DB, SQL databases, Cloudflare. Ecommerce Experience: Experience in international B2C ecommerce platforms (multi-currency,
- lingual) is preferred. If you thrive in a
- paced environment, lead with kindness and clarity, and make
- driven decisions, we’d love to hear from you!Start your Staycity journey – Apply now!