Technical Manager - Platform Services Mobile Foundations

Wellhub is hiring a Technical Manager to lead its Platform Services Mobile Foundations engineering initiatives in Portugal. The role leads a multidisciplinary software engineering team focused on core frontend and mobile platform foundations, SDKs, and integration services (including push notifications, identity, and localization) across the Wellhub ecosystem. The position bridges hands-on technical architecture with people leadership and project management. This is a Remote – Portugal position, open only to candidates in Portugal.

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end delivery of complex cross-functional platform initiatives, aligning frontend/mobile requirements with Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) and core services; Act as technical soundboard and leader for mobile/frontend architecture (React / React Native), ensuring scalable, robust design patterns and sound technical trade-offs; Serve as key liaison between Product, UX, and consumer teams to negotiate technical scope, roadmaps, and integration standards; Establish best practices for testing, CI/CD, monitoring, and developer experience across platform frontend services; Lead a multidisciplinary software engineering team, directly manage engineers, drive technical execution, align product roadmaps with system architecture, and mentor team members in career growth; Perform code/design reviews and maintain delivery quality; Inspire and empower others to prioritize wellbeing

Requirements

Proven experience managing and leading engineering teams (people management, hiring, performance management, career development); Solid software engineering background with hands-on experience in React and React Native ecosystems; Modern frontend/mobile architecture experience (mandatory); Track record of leading technical projects from conception to deployment; Understanding of distributed system architecture, including modern mobile architectures, Micro Frontends, BFF (Node.js), RESTful APIs, and GraphQL; Strong organizational and project management capabilities (roadmap execution, sprint planning, risk mitigation, resource allocation); Strong communication skills in Portuguese and English; Fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture and enjoys mentoring developers

Benefits

Free Gold membership with access to onsite gyms and studios, digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources; Add up to three family members to wellness plan; Health insurance; Hybrid and remote work options; One-time reimbursement for home office equipment setup; Monthly work allowance to help cover home working costs; Flexible schedule; Minimum of 25 days paid holiday per year plus one additional day per year of tenure (up to 5), plus extra holiday on birthday; 100% paid parental leave with extended leave and ramp-back period for parents giving birth; Career growth platforms, interactive sessions, personalized development roadmap, and internal opportunities