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Lead Software Engineer

World's leading data, insights, and consulting company helping brands understand how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view.
Porto, Portugal
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Job Description

Kantar, the world's leading data and insights company with over 30,000 employees, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Insights division in Porto. This pivotal role involves designing and building cutting-edge applications for their global platform, leading development teams, and shaping the technical direction of their services. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in office, comprehensive benefits including life leave and carer benefits, and the opportunity to work on innovative solutions using modern technologies like .NET Core, Azure, and microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in full-stack development, cloud solutions, and secure coding practices, while having the ability to mentor teams and drive technical excellence. This role presents an exciting opportunity to impact thousands of users worldwide while working for a company that values diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Design and build cutting-edge applications for global platform
  • Lead and mentor team members
  • Review code and deliver scalable solutions
  • Collaborate with QA, Product Owners, Analysts, and DevOps
  • Plan work and produce reliable estimates
  • Design and implement new microservices
  • Set technical direction and best practices
  • Write and maintain automated tests

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

TypeScript
JavaScript
  • Expertise in Object-Oriented Programming with .NET Core and C#
  • Experience with cloud solutions, particularly Azure
  • Knowledge of microservice architecture and Docker
  • Proficiency in Angular, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS
  • Understanding of secure coding practices and cyber security threats
  • Skills in SQL databases and Git version control

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Five days of Life Leave per year
  • Birthday leave
  • Two volunteer days per year
  • Enhanced primary and secondary carer leave
  • Holiday
  • Meal cards
  • Life assurance

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