Team Lead - Web Development (E-commerce)

Alongside; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Alongside is seeking a Team Lead - Web Development to drive the client’s digital platforms and lead cross-functional tech efforts. The role focuses on owning e-commerce platforms, defining the technology roadmap, and delivering high-quality features within an environment that combines product leadership and hands-on engineering.

You will guide technical teams, collaborate with external partners, and ensure scalable, secure solutions while fostering best practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in application development or management, ideally within e-commerce or digital sales environments.
• Experience coordinating technical teams and/or external partners.
• Solid experience developing E-commerce solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Django (this is a must-have).
• Knowledge of React.
• Good knowledge of SQL.
• Knowledge of SAP (MD/SD), DevOps and CI/CD is a plus.
• Hands-on, proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of the e-commerce platforms and their integrations.
• Define, prioritize and manage the technology roadmap for the Webshop and other digital sales channels.
• Contribute hands-on to the development and implementation of new features and improvements.
• Define and continuously evolve the solution architecture, ensuring quality, security, scalability and maintainability.
• Monitor platform performance, availability and reliability, while managing the application lifecycle.
• Promote best practices across software development, documentation, testing and code quality.
• Coordinate internal technical teams and external partners, ensuring alignment and smooth delivery.
• Work closely with different stakeholders to translate business needs into effective and sustainable technical solutions.

Job description

Alongside partners with organizations to drive digital transformation and build high-performing tech teams.
We are looking for a Team Lead - Web Development to join our client’s team, a leading company operating across various sectors, including the automotive and agricultural machinery industries, with a presence in multiple countries.

Your main challenges will be to:

• Take technical ownership of the e-commerce platforms and their integrations;
• Define, prioritize and manage the technology roadmap for the Webshop and other digital sales channels;
• Contribute hands-on to the development and implementation of new features and improvements;
• Define and continuously evolve the solution architecture, ensuring quality, security, scalability and maintainability;
• Monitor platform performance, availability and reliability, while managing the application lifecycle;
• Promote best practices across software development, documentation, testing and code quality;
• Coordinate internal technical teams and external partners, ensuring alignment and smooth delivery;
• Work closely with different stakeholders to translate business needs into effective and sustainable technical solutions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field;
• 5+ years of experience in application development or application management, ideally within e-commerce or digital sales environments;
• Experience coordinating technical teams and/or external partners;
• Solid experience developing E-commerce solutions;
• Strong knowledge of Django (this is a must-have);
• Knowledge of React;
• Good knowledge of SQL;
• Knowledge of SAP (MD/SD), DevOps and CI/CD is a plus;
• A hands-on, proactive and solution-oriented mindset;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams;
• Proficiency in English.

• Technical guidance and continuous mentorship
• Participation in real-world projects
• Collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth
• Opportunity for career progression
• Hybrid work model: Porto office (3 days per week working from home)