Java Technical Lead

Wire IT; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

22 days paid vacation

4 extra days annually

Meal Allowance on card

Referral Bonus

Training budget

Job summary

Wire IT in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a senior technical lead/architect to join its growing international team. You will design and implement complex, business‑critical solutions, own architectural decisions, and guide delivery across agile squads.

The ideal candidate has up to 15 years of software development or leadership experience, fluent English, strong communication, and a solid SDLC understanding. Hybrid work, health insurance, vacation, and training budget are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Up to 15 years of experience in software development, architecture, or technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience as a Technical Lead, Solution Lead, Senior Developer, or similar role.
• Strong hands‑on experience designing and implementing complex, business‑critical solutions.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, application integrations, and the SDLC.
• Experience managing technical debt, driving continuous improvement, and producing technical documentation.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Familiarity with GDPR and its impact on application and solution design.
• Experience in the Energy & Utilities sector is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work in international teams.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

Job description

Based in Portugal, Wire IT is your specialized IT consulting partner with 18 years of experience driven by an experienced and senior team that helps clients make the right decisions in a fast-moving market. Wire IT's ambition is to grow while keeping true to its nature: agile, people-centered, and fun. As we like to say: It's not only what we do, it's how we manage that truly make the difference. If you're looking for more than just a job - if you're looking for a place where you can truly make a difference - you might be the next person to join WIRE IT.

Role

Location: Hybrid, Lisbon, Portugal

• Required skills: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Up to 15 years of experience in software development, architecture, or technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience as a Technical Lead, Solution Lead, Senior Developer, or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing complex, business-critical solutions.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, application integrations, and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience managing technical debt, driving continuous improvement, and producing technical documentation.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Familiarity with GDPR and its impact on application and solution design.
• Experience in the Energy & Utilities sector is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work in international teams.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

We Offer

• No-term full-time contract;
• Health Insurance;
• 22 days of paid vacation;
• 4 extra days annually (Carnival, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Birthday);
• Meal Allowance on card (Coverflex);
• Referral Bonus;
• Special discounts and flex options;
• Training annual budget;
• A great team-oriented culture;
• Chance to become a part of a dynamically growing international company;
• Challenging projects giving the unique opportunity to grow and learn.