Lead Engineer (WordPress + React / Hybrid Architecture) at Accolite Digital

Porto, Porto District, Portugal

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
iGaming, Fintech, BlockchainIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong experience operating large-scale WordPress environments (not brochure sites)
  • Solid skills in PHP 8, JS, MySQL, caching layers, and scalable hosting setups
  • Experience with modern JS frameworks (React/Next.js)
  • Ability to balance legacy stability with pragmatic modernization
  • Comfortable leading small teams and enforcing technical discipline
  • Familiar with technical SEO considerations
  • Comfortable working in a product space that blends crypto, iGaming, and on-chain analytics
  • Demonstrated use of AI-assisted development tools to accelerate work in a disciplined way
  • Nice to have
  • Experience with headless or hybrid WordPress architectures
  • CI/CD, staging parity, and QA workflow setup experience
  • Interest in data transparency, fairness mechanics, probabilistic systems, or on-chain analysis

Responsibilities

  • Own the technical direction of our WordPress stack, ensuring stability, scalability, and site performance
  • Improve stability, performance, caching, and deployment workflows
  • Define coding standards, code review practices, and basic automated testing
  • Architect and document interfaces between WordPress and React/Next.js components
  • Lead incremental transition to a hybrid stack (not a full rebuild)
  • Ensure technical SEO remains intact during changes
  • Plan and oversee development work with Product and Design teams
  • Mentor developers and help shape team structure over time

Skills

WordPress
React
Next.js
Hybrid Architecture
Caching
Deployment
Code Review
Automated Testing
Technical SEO
AI Tooling
Scalability
Performance Optimization

Accolite Digital

Digital and product engineering services provider

About Accolite Digital

Accolite Digital provides digital and product engineering services to various industries, including banking, healthcare, and technology. The company addresses complex digital challenges by utilizing skilled technical professionals and operates digital labs that enhance its agility in delivering solutions globally. Accolite follows a B2B model, working with large enterprises that need advanced digital transformation and engineering services. Its revenue comes from service contracts and long-term client partnerships. Key services include digital product engineering, cloud engineering, data and AI solutions, customer experience design, and cybersecurity. Accolite also focuses on promoting diversity in tech through initiatives like the 'She Codes' program for women.

Addison, TexasHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Merger may lead to integration challenges and operational inefficiencies.
Dependency on AWS technologies poses potential risks.
Rapid expansion could strain resources and affect service quality.

Differentiation

Accolite Digital excels in digital product engineering across diverse industries.
The company leverages top technical minds for complex digital challenges.
Accolite's digital labs ensure agile and responsive global solution delivery.

Upsides

Merger with Bounteous expands global reach and capabilities.
Collaboration with AWS enhances cloud transformation offerings.
Acquisition of TeamTek strengthens presence in Banking and Financial Services.

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