Lead Software Engineer (Mobile Application)

<p><span>Are you a problem solver and a fast learner? Would you enjoy working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment? Do you want to be part of a diverse and driven team striving for excellence? If the answer is yes, then keep reading!</span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Who We Are:</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Atheneum is a leading global insights platform servicing various clients including distinguished strategy consulting firms, renowned investment houses and </span><span>well known</span><span> global corporations. Our mission is to </span><span>provide</span><span> faster insights to empower our clients’ decision making. Through our AI capabilities we accelerate the decision-making of our clients by connecting them to the world's top professionals and industry leaders.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Atheneum is growing rapidly, with </span><span>50</span><span>0+ professionals in 11 offices across the US, South America, </span><span>APAC and EMEA.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p><p><b>Lead Software Engineer (Mobile Applications) | </b><b>Lead Native App Developer | </b><b>Porto, Portugal</b></p><p></p><p><span><span>👑</span></span><b><span> The Role:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><br/><span><span>Lead a cross-functional mobile engineering squad, spending ~40% of your time hands-on in code. The rest will focus on both technical and people leadership—setting direction, mentoring, and enabling your team to thrive. You’ll architect high-performance mobile apps in React Native, designing intuitive user experiences and implementing features that scale with Atheneum’s global user base.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><br/><span><span> </span></span><br/><span><span>🛠️</span></span><b><span> Key Responsibilities:</span></b><span><span> </span></span></p><ul><li><span><span>Design and deliver performant mobile applications across iOS and Android using React Native</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>Set mobile development standards, balancing cross-platform consistency with native optimisation</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines tailored for app store release and deployment</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>Mentor your team through code reviews, pair programming, and personal development initiatives</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>Drive technical standards and engineering culture across the wider organisation</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li></ul><p><span><span> </span></span><br/><span><span>🧩</span></span><b><span> You Bring:</span></b><span><span> </span></span></p><ul><li><span><span>8+ years in software engineering, including 3+ years leading teams</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>Deep experience in React Native, iOS/Android development, and mobile DevOps</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>Familiarity with mobile CI/CD, app store release cycles, and platform-specific best practices</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>Proven success in agile, cross-functional, product-led environments</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle—from backlog to release and support</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>Commitment to growth—for yourself and your team</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>Ability to work effectively in English within a multicultural, international team</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>If you don’t meet every requirement but you’re passionate about the role and excited to grow with us—please apply. We’re interested in your potential as much as your credentials.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li></ul><p><span><span> </span></span><br/><span><span>🧰</span></span><b><span> Our Tech Environment:</span></b><span><span> </span></span></p><ul><li><span><span>React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript, MySQL</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>Firebase, Expo, AWS Cloud Infrastructure</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>CI/CD pipelines with trunk-based development and feature flags</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>Agile delivery, DORA metrics, data-driven iteration</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li></ul><p><span><span> </span></span><br/><span><span>💎</span></span><b><span> Benefits Package:</span></b><span><span> </span></span></p><ul><li><span><span>Competitive salary aligned with Portugal’s top international tech employers, with flexible options for your 13th and 14th month salary</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>Discretionary annual bonus based on individual