Engineering Manager - Software

At Bloq.it, we’ve created the world’s leading smart locker solution. Solving online deliveries by enabling everyone to participate easily, reducing delivery costs and making them more sustainable.

We’re quickly expanding, and after growing at 1000% for three years in a row, we’re now the fastest-growing Smart Locker company in the world and one of the fastest growing scale-ups in Europe.

We are in search of a Tech Lead / Engineering Manager to join our innovative teamas our new #bloqstar. In this role, you'll play a crucial role in leading the design, development, and delivery of critical internal platforms and integrations that power operations, deployments, and support services. This role is perfect for a tech-savvy leader who enjoys shipping high-impact tools while scaling engineering teams and practices.

What will be your responsibilities

• Lead the technical vision, execution, and delivery of key systems within the OpsTech space, including internal tools, service integrations, and process automation
• Manage a cross-functional engineering team, offering mentorship, architectural guidance, and technical oversight
• Design and review scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions that support field service, logistics, support, and customer operations
• Work closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into clear, actionable engineering plans
• Define and promote software engineering best practices (TDD, SOLID, clean architecture, CI/CD, etc)
• Be hands-on when necessary: reviewing PRs, troubleshooting issues, guiding major refactors, and supporting team members through technical challenges
• Help the team grow through structured feedback, personal development plans, and technical coaching
• Actively participate in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new engineers
• Drive continuous improvement of our delivery pipelines, monitoring, and platform reliability

What are the requirements to join us in this position

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Engineering Manager in fast-paced environments
• Strong engineering background, ideally with full-stack or backend-heavy expertise
• Experience working on internal tooling, B2B workflows, or system integrations
• Deep understanding of modern engineering practices and technical excellence
• Great communication skills in English (spoken and written), with the ability to align technical decisions with business outcomes
• Experience working with stakeholders in operations, logistics, or customer support is a plus
• Track record of mentoring engineers and building strong, collaborative teams

Extra valued skills

• Experience with tools like Odoo, Airtable, Freshservice, or custom enterprise platforms
• Background in infrastructure automation, service orchestration, or data sync across systems
• Experience in scale-ups with rapid team and process growth
• Familiarity with smart locker ecosystems or IoT systems

What will you get if you join us in this position

• The opportunity to join our OpsTech team and lead projects that directly impact Bloq.it’s operational efficiency and scalability
• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment with a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and benefits package, tailored to your experience and skills, including performance-based bonus and Portuguese health insurance
• Flexible work conditions, including a remote-friendly policy and a flexible schedule that allows you to balance your work and personal life
• Regular meetings in-person at our HQ Office in Lisbon, PT, giving you the chance to connect with the team and immerse yourself in our company culture
• Make a tangible impact by actively supporting our mission to provide affordable and sustainable smart locker solutions

If you're a passionate Engineering Expert ready to shape the future of smart locker solutions, Bloq.it is the place for you.

Join our team of #bloqstars and help us redefine the last-mile delivery experience!