Engineering Manager
Make an impact by working for sectors where technology is the enabler, everything is ground-breaking and there’s a constant need to be innovative.
Create and enhance projects in Java, Python, Angular, PHP, .NET and so much more while diving in the world of Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Security and Internet of Things.
Be part of the team that combines business knowledge, technological edge and a design experience. Our different backgrounds and know-how are key in developing solutions and experiences for digital clients.
Face challenges and learn other ways of thinking and seeing the world - there’s always room for your energy and creativity.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and grow high-performing software engineering teams delivering cloud-native products at scale.
You will operate at the intersection of people, technology and delivery, ensuring teams are empowered, aligned with business goals, and able to execute reliably. This role requires strong leadership skills combined with a solid understanding of modern engineering platforms, including Kubernetes and containerised environments.
As a part of your job, you will:
Lead, coach and develop cross-functional engineering teams, fostering a culture of trust, ownership and continuous improvement;
Partner closely with Product, Design and other stakeholders to translate business objectives into clear and achievable delivery plans;
Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery while balancing speed, reliability and long-term technical health;
Support and guide technical decision-making in cloud-native and container-based systems;
Ensure teams follow strong engineering practices around quality, security, observability and reliability;
Remove delivery impediments, manage dependencies and proactively address risks;
Contribute to the evolution of engineering standards, delivery practices and ways of working across the organisation.
What are we looking for?
Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, Tech Lead or similar leadership role;
Strong background in software engineering, with hands-on experience earlier in your career;
Solid knowledge of containerisation and orchestration, including: Docker or equivalent container technologies;
Kubernetes, with practical understanding of deployments, services, scaling, configuration and health checks;
Ability to reason about systems running in Kubernetes, including: Deployment and rollout strategies, Scalability, resilience and availability concerns, Observability, logging and basic troubleshooting;
Experience leading teams in building and operating cloud-native applications;
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their integration with container-based delivery;
Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, feedback and performance management;
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to have:
Experience working closely with Platform, DevOps or SRE teams;
Exposure to public cloud providers (AWS, Azure or GCP);
Experience in product-led or platform organisations;
Interest in engineering enablement, delivery excellence or AI-assisted development.
Personal traits
Ability to adapt to different contexts, teams, and Clients;
Teamwork skills but also a sense of autonomy;
Motivation for international projects and ok if travel is included;
Willingness to collaborate with other players;
Strong communication skills.
At Celfocus, we are committed to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. If you require any adjustments during the selection process, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team.
Come join the Team!
- Department
- SH Products & Assets
- Locations
- Lisbon
- Work Model
- Hybrid
Lisbon
About Celfocus
Celfocus is pioneering the future of business through Next-Gen Intelligence - the convergence of data, AI, and human creativity to build more autonomous and adaptive organisations.
Guided by our core belief - Making Data Actionable - we partner with leading companies to co-create intelligent solutions that turn data into insight, agility, and business value.
Operating in over 25 countries, we bring together business experts, data scientists, and AI engineers to turn complexity into clarity and vision into measurable impact.
Founded in 2000, Celfocus is part of Novabase, listed on Euronext Lisbon.
To know more, visit www.celfocus.com