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Lead Software Engineer

World's leading data, insights and consulting company helping organizations understand how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view.
Porto, Portugal
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ 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 role offers an exciting opportunity to shape cutting-edge applications that power their global platform, working with modern technologies like .NET Core, Azure, and React. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in cloud solutions, microservices, and full-stack development. The company offers an attractive benefits package including flexible leave policies and a hybrid work environment (3 days in office). As a Lead Engineer, you'll mentor team members, drive technical direction, and collaborate across functions to deliver scalable solutions that impact thousands of users worldwide. The role is perfect for experienced engineers passionate about building enterprise-scale applications while leading and growing teams.

Last updated a month 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 teams
  • 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
React
  • 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
  • Experience with synchronous/asynchronous communication systems

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Five days of Life Leave per year
  • Birthday leave
  • Two volunteer days per year
  • Enhanced primary and secondary carer leave
  • Beach access during lunch break
  • Holiday
  • Meal cards
  • Life assurance

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