Engineering Lead (Java/Kotlin, PHP)

AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe. Present across 27 countries with around 6,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.8 billion in 2025, supplying more than 9.3 million active customers with its millions of vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands. Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!

Job Description Manage the engineering team responsible for supporting existing solutions and delivering new ones within the overall Autodoc architecture. You will be responsible for both the technical execution of the team as well as the growth of the individual team members. This role combines technical leadership, team management, and strategic ownership of payment infrastructure and services.

Responsibilities Provide architectural guidance and apply engineering best practices using Java/Kotlin, PHP, Kafka, MySQL

Plan, prioritize, and ensure the timely delivery of technical projects while managing risks and dependencies

Work closely with Product Managers and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals

Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on time and on budget

Service monitoring, alerting, and incident mitigation - New Relic, Grafana

Code review with peers to find the bugs, optimize logic, and detect the bottlenecks

Coach and support the team in Agile Software development best practices Qualifications 3+ years of experience in a lead position/role

4+ years of work experience as a Java/Kotlin

Work experience with PHP would be a significant plus

Experience with MySQL, and working with large data volumes

Experience in software development, supporting the design and development of large-scale, distributed software applications

Experience with microservices and cloud architectures - Google Cloud Platform, Docker

Knowledge of architecture/design methods and patterns, data and API specifications, quality assurance, and testing methods

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply logical and analytical thinking to complex problems

Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits

Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team

English upper-intermediate (B2)

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work autonomously in a team environment

Will be as a plus: Experience building or operating payment systems, fintech platforms, or transaction-heavy systems

Prior knowledge of PHP 7+, Laravel, Symfony, and FuelPHP knowledge is a plus Additional Information What do we offer? Competitive salaries based on your professional experience

Fast growing international company with stable employment

Annual vacation of 25 working days and 1 additional day off on your birthday

Day off on Municipality day and Carnaval Meal Allowance (8 euros per working day) Fidelidade Healthcare Plan (Comprehensive health coverage with the option to include your partner and children at discounted rates).

Mental Wellbeing

Program through the OpenUp platform

AUTODOC corporate discount for purchasing car parts at special rates for personal use

Exclusive retail discounts via our ‘Benefits at Work’ portal Learning & Development (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) Free English and German language classes (after probation period)

Flexible working hours and hybrid work

Join us today and let’s create a success story together!