Technical Domain Lead (E-commerce) [Hybrid - Porto, Portugal]

DBServices has strong roots in both Portugal and Brazil, reflecting a solid connection between the two countries.

In constant growth, DBServices stands out by supporting leading companies in Portugal, the United States, and Brazil, strengthening its international presence and expanding its impact on the global market.

We are looking for a Senior/Expert Technical Domain Lead – E-commerce to act as the technical reference for a complex e-commerce domain, taking ownership of end-to-end technical delivery and ensuring architectural consistency across multiple engineering teams.

This role combines technical leadership, architecture, delivery, and cross-team coordination, working closely with Tech Leads, Product, Business, and other stakeholders to shape technical strategy and translate business priorities into scalable and sustainable solutions.

Location: Maia, Portugal — Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)

Tasks

• Take ownership of the end-to-end technical delivery of the e-commerce domain, covering development, quality, release, and operations.
• Coordinate Tech Leads and engineering teams, supporting architectural decisions, resolving technical conflicts, and maintaining alignment across teams.
• Define and drive the technical strategy and architectural direction of the e-commerce domain in collaboration with technical leadership.
• Build and manage the technical roadmap, working closely with Product and Business teams to translate business objectives into feasible technical initiatives.
• Proactively identify and manage technical and implementation risks, including architecture, dependencies, capacity, and delivery constraints.
• Resolve cross-team delivery challenges and dependencies, ensuring technical alignment and removing blockers that impact multiple teams.
• Balance technical execution with people, delivery, and process management.
• Organize and standardize shared engineering tools and practices, ensuring architectural guidelines are translated into reusable Skills and Rules.
• Drive the adoption of AI-assisted software development, including development harnesses, Skills/Rules, and coding agents.
• Promote and strengthen a DevOps operating model, enabling engineering teams to own the full lifecycle from development and quality through release and production operations.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering practices, reducing dependencies on silos and accelerating time-to-production.

Requirements

• Proven experience in technical leadership across multiple engineering teams, as a Senior Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, Technical Domain Lead, or equivalent role.
• Strong experience with Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFRA), including architecture, customization, and operation within e-commerce environments.
• Experience with React in headless e-commerce architectures.
• Strong ability to combine technical depth with people and delivery leadership.
• Proven experience resolving cross-team technical and delivery challenges, including dependencies and conflicting technical priorities.
• Experience defining and communicating medium-term technical strategies aligned with Product and Business objectives.
• Ability to identify, communicate, and manage implementation risks throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Experience with AI-assisted development practices, such as development harnesses, Skills/Rules, and coding agents, or strong ability to quickly adopt these approaches.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices and end-to-end engineering ownership.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical, functional, Product, and Business stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud, Salesforce OMS, and/or Data 360.
• Previous experience in retail, e-commerce, or Health & Beauty environments.
• Experience with system integrations through API gateways, particularly Gravitee and/or Solace.
• Experience establishing shared engineering standards and practices across multiple teams.

Profile

• Comfortable taking accountability without full hierarchical control, influencing and coordinating Tech Leads and engineering teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Pragmatic approach to technical debt, balancing technical priorities with business initiatives.
• Ability to lead and maintain team engagement in high-pressure delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of business roadmaps and ability to translate them into appropriate technical solutions.

At DBSPT you will find:

• Collaborative Environment: We value a sense of community where ideas are shared, and achievements are celebrated as a team.
• Global Connection: An opportunity to interact with people from different countries and cultures, expanding your network and worldview.
• Physical Health Support: Through TotalPass and Mediquo, we provide resources and programs, and telemedicine dedicated to your physical well-being
• Mental Health Care: Team Care provides initiatives and actions to support your emotional and mental balance in daily life.

Why DBServices?

At DBServices, we design, develop, and support cutting-edge digital platforms that drive innovation for leading companies across IT, Banking, Retail, Government, Healthcare, and other industries in Europe and the Americas. Our expertise empowers businesses to grow, adapt, and lead in dynamic markets.

Trusted by industry leaders like Worten, Sonae, Edenred, Natixis, Farfetch, Glintt, Efacec, Segurança Social, and McDonald's, we deliver solutions that make a real impact.

Join us and be part of a global team that's shaping the future of digital transformation.