Lead Node.js Engineer – Work with AI

Archer Recruitment; United States; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech brand is seeking a Lead Node.js Engineer to spearhead the creation of a new engineering team in Portugal. This crucial role demands expertise in Node.js and AI, driving the development of innovative user-centric products while cultivating team dynamics and success.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background in Node.js is mandatory.
• Leadership experience is essential.
• Passion for coaching, influencing, and building team culture is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a new team of engineers.
• Guide the delivery of a greenfield product.
• Stay hands-on with Node.js and modern cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and leadership teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong engineering background

Passion for coaching

Team culture building

Job description

Lead Node.js Engineer – Work with AI

• Lead a brand-new team from day one
• Remote-first in Portugal
• Work with AI on a high-impact greenfield product

Step into a pivotal leadership role at a rapidly growing international tech company, committed to cutting-edge innovation and expanding its engineering footprint in Portugal. As Node.js Engineering Manager, you’ll be given the rare opportunity to build a brand-new engineering team from scratch—shaping its culture, direction, and success from day one.

In this role, you’ll lead the development of a major new product that integrates advanced AI technologies to power intelligent, adaptive user experiences. You’ll work closely with cross-functional AI and data science teams to deliver smart features, from intelligent search to real-time personalization. AI will not just support your work—it will be at the core of what you build.

If you’re a senior Node.js engineer looking to step into leadership, or an experienced leader eager to take on more ownership and strategic influence, this is your opportunity to shape a new team, architect a new product, and work hand-in-hand with AI to define the future of a global tech brand.

You will:

• Lead and mentor a new team of engineers
• Guide the delivery of a greenfield product with high visibility
• Stay hands-on with Node.js and modern cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with product, QA, and leadership to drive success

Skills/Experience:

• Strong engineering background (Node.js is a must)
• Leadership experience
• Passion for coaching, influencing, and building team culture

Salary/Remuneration: €65,000–€75,000 + benefits

For more information, contact Àlex Rubió confidentially at [phone] or email your CV to [e-mail]

I specialise in recruiting for Archer Recruitment. If you wish to discuss this or other opportunities, please feel free to contact me.

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About Archer – Archer Recruitment is a Specialist IT Recruitment Consultancy based in Ireland.