Backend Developer - Lisbon

LovelyStay is a leading tourism accommodation manager in Portugal, part of the renowned Ando Living Group. Our proprietary digital platform, combined with an innovative algorithm, guarantees a pleasant experience for everyone. We aim to be the global leader in serviced accommodations, reating unforgettable stays and ensuring that everyone—guests, property owners, and team members—feels valued and supported.

Our portfolio also includes Ando Living, a premium serviced residences brand and Optylon Krea, a leading real estate development and investment management company, with assets worth €1.8 billion. Ando Living Group reflects our commitment to delivering outstanding service, across Portugal and Turkey, with more exciting projects on the horizon!

Our focus on innovation, transparency, and growth, combined with our commitment to continuous improvement and a collaborative spirit, drives our success! Here, you will be part of our development team, contributing daily to the quality and efficiency of our services. If your goal is to be part of a dynamic company, LovelyStay is your starting point!

What are we looking for?

A proactive, goal-oriented Back-End Developer, keen on delivering excellence. From Intermediate to Senior levels.

What is your mission?

• Evolutive maintenance of the company property management system, using NodeJs, TypeScript and PostgreSQL;
• Optimize our PostgreSQL database, namely data structures, indexes, and overall architecture, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability;
• Develop and implement efficient and secure APIs, ensuring seamless integration with other systems and services;
• Actively participate in code reviews and pull requests, providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and best practices;
• Maintain and optimize our server infrastructure, monitoring performance and ensuring high availability and security;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps, to align technical solutions with business needs;
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends, contributing to the continuous improvement of the system architecture.

What do we need?

• At least 3 years’ experience with web back-end development;
• Experience/ knowledge with NodeJS using TypeScript or JavaScript is strongly valued;
• SQL/Relational Databases knowledge: PostgreSQL preferably, but SQL Server or Oracle are acceptable;
• Automated Test Experience;
• You prefer Linux and you have command-line expertise;
• You are fluent in both spoken and written English;
• Autonomy and problem-solving mindset;
• Analytical mind, good in anticipating potential problems;
• Seeker of tech issues root causes - you’re not afraid of going to the bottom line!
• Comprehensive understanding of an application lifecycle and the best support practices.

We offer:

• Competitive salary;
• Flexibility to choose between working remotely or from the office;
• Flexible working hours policy;
• Meal card;
• Health insurance;
• Laptop;
• Friendly work environment;
• Flat hierarchy, everyone is accessible;
• Company events.

LovelyStay is committed to the principles of equality and non-discrimination in access to employment. The company values the diversity of the people it employs and provides equal opportunities and equal treatment in access to employment and does not discriminate or deprive any person of their rights on the basis of, for example, reduced capacity to work, disability or chronic illness. LovelyStay fosters a diverse work environment where individual differences are recognised, respected and valued in order to develop everyone's full potential and make use of their personal and professional talents and strengths.