Tech Lead - Solutions & Technology Advisory

Alongside; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Porto

Job summary

Alongside in Porto is seeking a Tech Lead - Solutions & Technology Advisory to blend hands-on software development with technical leadership and direct client interaction. You will translate business needs into practical, scalable technical solutions while guiding junior developers and contributing to architecture decisions.

We value a technically confident professional who can mentor others, drive engineering best practices, and explore AI-enabled approaches across client projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and architecture.
• Experience with modern web technologies.
• Knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and React/Next.js/Node.js is highly valued.
• Interest in AI-powered tools and AI-driven solutions.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Willingness to mentor less experienced developers.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in software development, contributing to the design, implementation, and improvement of technical solutions.
• Support and guide junior developers, promoting knowledge sharing, collaboration, and good development practices.
• Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Contribute to technical discussions, solution design, and architectural decisions.
• Participate in client meetings, providing technical insights and helping identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Explore new technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, and identify opportunities to integrate them into existing or new solutions.
• Support technical discussions during early project stages, helping assess feasibility, requirements, and potential approaches.

Skills

3+ years of experience

Software engineering principles

Web technologies

English fluency

Tools

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Next.js

Node.js

Job description

Alongside partners with organizations to drive digital transformation and build high-performing tech teams.

We are looking for a Tech Lead - Solutions & Technology Advisory to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on software development, technical leadership, and client interaction.

We’re not necessarily looking for someone with years of management experience, but rather a technically confident professional who is ready to take on broader responsibilities, guide others, and contribute to technology decisions.

Responsabilities:

• Actively participate in software development, contributing to the design, implementation, and improvement of technical solutions.
• Support and guide junior developers, promoting knowledge sharing, collaboration, and good development practices.
• Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Contribute to technical discussions, solution design, and architectural decisions.
• Participate in client meetings, providing technical insights and helping identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Explore new technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, and identify opportunities to integrate them into existing or new solutions.
• Support technical discussions during early project stages, helping assess feasibility, requirements, and potential approaches.

• 3+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, development best practices, and application architecture.
• Experience or familiarity with modern web development technologies.
• Knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and technologies such as React, Next.js, or Node.js is highly valued, but not mandatory.
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence, including AI-powered tools, automation, or AI-driven solutions.
• Ability to understand technical challenges and propose practical, scalable solutions.
• Good communication skills and confidence interacting directly with clients.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support and mentor less experienced developers.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

• Annual gross salary between 50.000€ - 55.000€, depending on experience and skills.
• The opportunity to join a growing company where your contributions have a direct impact.
• A versatile role combining software development, technical decision-making, and client interaction.
• The chance to grow into a technical leadership position while remaining hands-on.
• Exposure to different projects, technologies, and business challenges.
• Hybrid working model in Porto.