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Alongside·Porto, Porto District, Portugal·Full-time

E-commerce Technical Lead

Posted 25 September 2026

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

We are looking for a ... 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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 (2 days per week working from home)

E-commerce Technical Lead