About the job
Join an innovative venture studio with a presence in Lisbon and New York, dedicated to harnessing exceptional European talent to create impactful companies. We are on the lookout for a Full-Stack Developer (Backend Focus) who will spearhead the development of an AI-driven content creation tool tailored for real estate professionals.
If you're eager to contribute to a dynamic, agile team where you can take full ownership of the codebase and develop a product with evident market demand, this role is perfect for you.
As the first dedicated developer, you will be instrumental in propelling our client’s AI venture into its next growth phase, managing the backend, databases, and crafting a user-friendly interface for real estate agents.
You will transition from the initial core developer and play a pivotal role in shaping the product from inception to completion, with support from our venture studio’s team and resources.
Responsibilities
Core Product Development
- Take full ownership of the product’s codebase, encompassing backend, database, and front-end interface.
- Rapidly deploy new features while ensuring scalability and maintainability in architecture.
Backend & Integrations
- Develop using PHP (8.3), Symfony (6.4), and MySQL.
- Guarantee seamless API integrations and dependable data flows.
Interface Design & User Experience
- Design and enhance the interface utilized by real estate agents.
- Convert customer feedback into clear, actionable features.
Technical Leadership
- Assume responsibilities from the previous core developer.
- Make pivotal decisions regarding architecture, tooling, and DevOps.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with the venture team and leadership.
- Adopt a product-oriented mindset, balancing speed, stability, and user experience.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of professional development experience (mid-level).
- Robust expertise in backend engineering while being proficient across the full stack.
- Enthusiasm for building within a small, entrepreneurial team.
- Interest in creating clean, usable interfaces (design experience is a plus).
- Curiosity, humility, and a desire to evolve into a technical leadership role.
- Fluent in English communication.
- Based in Lisbon, Portugal (hybrid: 4 days on-site).
Preferred Skills
- Experience with cloud/DevOps (AWS, Docker, CI/CD).
- Familiarity with AI/LLM integrations.
- Background in startups or venture-backed environments.
Benefits
- Equity stake in the venture along with a competitive salary.
- Tax support (accountant fees, tax returns).

