Senior Software Engineer & Team Lead
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Before you apply
Salary€5k – €8k/mo
LocationVilnius/Kaunas
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentHomeToGo, HTG Back-end
Company size51–200 people
PostedMar 27, 2026 · 7mo ago
Verified live2d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Mar 27, 202644% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
2+ years of experience leading and managing high-performing engineering teams
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (PHP, JS/TS) and experience with relevant frameworks
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, managing competing priorities
Ability to keep the team focused on key initiatives while maintaining operational excellence
Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MariaDB, PostgreSQL)
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive technical solutions in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in working with agile projects, setting KPIs, defining and executing OKRs
Understanding the fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
Fluency in English
Skills
Symfony
MariaDB
ElasticSearch
Snowflake
Redis
Aerospike
Apache Kafka
RabbitMQ
Docker
Kubernetes
PHP
JS/TS
PostgreSQL
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible hours
Mentoring
360 feedback
About the company
NFQ is a core technology partner for HomeToGo – a dedicated team of software engineers and data science professionals driving innovation to power a marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals. We are expanding HomeToGo’s technology teams in Lithuania and Poland and are looking for the brightest talents to join the company.
HomeToGo is the SaaS-enabled marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, listing millions of offers from thousands of trusted partners, including Booking.com, Vrbo and TripAdvisor. From vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, apartments, condos, house boats, castles, farm stays and everything in between, HomeToGo combines price, destination, dates and amenities to find the perfect accommodation for any trip worldwide.
Founded in 2014, HomeToGo operates localized apps and websites in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo Group includes brands such as Agriturismo.it, AMIVAC, Interhome, Smoobu, Casamundo, EscapadaRural, Kurzurlaub, Tripping.com, Wimdu, and others.
About the role
Join our team as a Senior Software Engineer & Team Lead in Vilnius or Kaunas, where you’ll play a vital role in the success of HomeToGo. We’re looking for an experienced software engineer and team lead to manage one of our Consumer Product teams. Our diverse and modern tech stack includes Symfony, MariaDB, ElasticSearch, Snowflake, Redis, Aerospike, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, and more. With millions of properties listed on our product, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact. Apply now and lead our team to new heights!
In this role, you will
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Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
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Be a part of a push to improve the product delivery process
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Drive the development and execution of technical strategies and initiatives to improve the quality of our product
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Partner with Product to shape the roadmap and ensure engineering decisions align with user needs
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Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and ensure the timely delivery of relevant features
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Identify and address technical challenges, ensuring the scalability, reliability, and usability of our Marketplace products
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Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation, and driving operational efficiency
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Champion adoption of AI-assisted development tools across the team
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Manage project timelines, resources, and priorities to meet business objectives
What you will bring
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2+ years of experience leading and managing high-performing engineering teams
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Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (PHP, JS/TS) and experience with relevant frameworks
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, managing competing priorities
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Ability to keep the team focused on key initiatives while maintaining operational excellence
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Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MariaDB, PostgreSQL)
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive technical solutions in a fast-paced environment
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Proficiency in working with agile projects, setting KPIs, defining and executing OKRs
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Understanding the fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
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Fluency in English
What we offer
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Growth and development opportunities. Build your career with support from an international and experienced team. We offer mentoring, regular feedback through our 360° feedback process, performance evaluations, and opportunities to grow professionally.
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A culture where you can make an impact. Join a workplace built on trust, empowerment, recognition, and autonomy. We share company goals transparently every quarter and encourage everyone to contribute ideas and take ownership.
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A supportive and international environment. Become part of a diverse team of 30+ nationalities, where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support are part of everyday life. We value work-life balance and create an environment where people can thrive.
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A great benefits package. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, additional days off, flexible working hours, employee-led workshops, office perks, regular team-building activities and company events.
Salary range: € 4500 - 7500 gross / month
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