Senior Software Engineer Portugal | Kwan

A fast-growing European technology consultancy is recruiting a Senior Software Engineer (Node.js) for 2026, with opportunities available in Braga and across Portugal, including Lisbon and Coimbra. This full-time role supports EU Blue Card and Portuguese Tech Visa sponsorship, making it an excellent pathway for international software engineers seeking relocation and long-term careers in Europe’s tech ecosystem.

This position is designed for experienced backend developers ready to work on high-impact digital products while benefiting from structured career progression and relocation support.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions that address complex business and product challenges. You’ll contribute production-ready code, lead code reviews, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in Agile environments. Your work will span API development, microservices, event-driven systems, and cloud-native architectures.

You’ll also integrate monitoring and support tooling, participate in sprint planning and retrospectives, and help define engineering best practices across projects. This is a senior, hands-on engineering role offering exposure to modern stacks including Node.js, Type Script, containerization, and cloud platforms—ideal for professionals who enjoy ownership, technical depth, and collaborative delivery.

The role is offered by KWAN, a Portugal-based technology consultancy that connects IT professionals with projects aligned to their skills and career goals. KWAN stands out through its People Experience model, assigning every engineer a dedicated career partner who supports growth, training, and work–life balance. International hires benefit from structured onboarding, relocation packages, visa sponsorship, and continuous professional development within a supportive and people-first culture.

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using Node.js
• Deliver high-quality production code with unit and integration tests
• Review code and collaborate with peers to uphold engineering standards
• Develop RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems
• Integrate applications with monitoring and support tools
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including planning and retrospectives
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical improvements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• 3+ years of hands-on Node.js experience
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and messaging systems (Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ, or SQS)
• Knowledge of SQL and No
  
  SQL databases
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Experience with Express, NestJS, or Fastify
• React or Next.js experience is a plus
• CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) are advantageous

This opportunity offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, an assigned People Experience Partner, social and learning events, and full relocation plus EU Blue Card / Tech Visa sponsorship for international candidates. If you’re a senior Node.js engineer ready to relocate to Portugal and grow within a modern European tech environment, this Braga-based role provides both technical challenge and long-term career support for 2026.

Apply now to take the next step in your global software engineering journey.