Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. 

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries. 

We are proud of: 

• The work we do and the innovation we drive 
• Our values of share, care and dare 
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy 
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration 

The role  

As a Senior Node.js Engineer, you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You bring a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impact. 

You will thrive in this role if you are: 

• A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo 
• A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing 
• Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data 
• Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus) 
  
  

Role responsibilities

As a Senior Node.js Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend services that power modern digital platforms. You will play a key role in architecting microservices-based solutions and ensuring clean, maintainable, and production-ready code aligned with enterprise standards. 

Beyond implementation, you will actively bridge architecture and delivery — translating high-level system designs into robust, secure, and scalable technical solutions. You will challenge architectural assumptions when needed and ensure that technical decisions are pragmatic, sustainable, and aligned with business goals. 

You will: 

• Take ownership of backend domain architecture and drive technical excellence 

• Design and implement cloud-native solutions on AWS/Azure with scalability and resilience in mind 

• Lead complex integrations with eCommerce platforms, payment providers, CMS systems, and third-party services 

• Identify technical risks, performance bottlenecks, and architectural gaps early 

• Advocate for best practices in code quality, testing, CI/CD, and DevOps 

• Contribute to defining engineering standards and improving development processes 

• Support and mentor developers by reviewing code and promoting strong engineering principles 

You will collaborate closely with frontend engineers, architects, DevOps engineers, QA, and product stakeholders across international teams, ensuring alignment between technical design, implementation, and business outcomes in an agile environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and develop scalable backend systems  

• Architect and implement microservices following best practices  

• Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs 

• Integrate with third-party systems such as payment providers, CMS, eCommerce platforms, and external APIs 

• Design cloud-native solutions on platforms such as AWS or Azure 

• Ensure application performance, reliability, scalability, and security 

• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code with high test coverage 

• Bridge the gap between architecture and implementation, ensuring alignment between design and code 

• Proactively identify risks, technical debt, and improvement opportunities 

Knowledge & Technical Skills: 

• Strong skills and hands -on experience with: NODE JS (a must), Typescript (a must), JAVA (a plus)  

• Hands on experience in designing & developing Microservices based on headless architecture, domain driven design  

• Hands -on experience with integration technologies including REST & GraphQL APIs, and event -driven architectures (service bus)  

• Hands -on experience in designing Cloud solutions based on enterprise cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS)  

• Challenging the developers and architects to bridge the gap between the architecture and codebase level implementation  

• DevOps: GitHub, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes  

• Search & merchandising platforms (e.g. Algolia search, Elasticsearch)  

• Headless e-Commerce platforms (e.g. CommerceTools) and CMS experience (Bloomreach)  

•  Hands on experience with eCommerce integrations, payment processors, inventory systems, and external service APIs 

Soft Skills 

• Strong communication skills  

• Logical, rational, and no-nonsense realist  

• Customer obsessed – quality is key, and in the end the customer determines if you are successful  

• Very fast in understanding urgency and not afraid to commit to challenging timelines  

• Can do attitude, always looking for options to get the job done  

• Self -aware; you know what you do not know  

• Capability to anticipate and communicate issues and risks well  

• English speaking a must  

• Highly adaptable to new environments, new people, new culture; with a natural ability to embrace learning and develop through experience  

• High level of energy and ambition to realize a positive impact  

• Attention to detail  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to affectively collaborate with all professional levels across many different countries and cultures 

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn. 

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people 

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. 

The benefits  

• Private health insurance
  We hope you will never need it, but nevertheless, we offer private health insurance to all our employees.

• Education program
  We never stop learning, that’s why we offer our employees an educational program with training and certification.

• Wellbeing program
  We all deserve to live a healthy and well-balanced life. It's not an option, it's a necessity!

• Free beverages
  Enjoy free coffee, drinks, and snacks at work, or join one of our famous company dinners.

• Events
  We enjoy spending time together, not only at work. Ski trips, carting, laser-tag, wine tasting, picnics, cooking classes… you name it – we’ve done it! There are plenty of cool events to join and to get to know your colleagues.

• Competitive conditions
  Besides a competitive salary and 24 days of vacation, you will join annual company events with the whole team.

• Challenging projects
  Ready for a challenge? We guarantee you'll find challenging projects at Valtech!
  
  
• Cool colleagues
  What's the most important thing in a job? Cool colleagues with whom you spent most of the time during the week. We have a lot of them!
  
  
• Honest feedback
  Honesty, openness and respect are among our core values. We encourage an open feedback culture in order to build trust and grow together.

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.

⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud!

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. 

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. 

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. 

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. 

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.

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Our award-winning engineering work is driven by our Sales team—the team that we want you to lead.

We’re seeking a Head of Sales Operations to drive our revenue engine to the next level. In this role you will architect the operational backbone that connects our world-class Sales team with our elite Engineering teams. You'll build systems and processes that scale seamlessly from startup speed to enterprise precision, ensuring every client engagement launches flawlessly from first conversation to final deployment.

We count more than 200 certified specialists, technical experts and PhDs among our colleagues. We work entirely remotely, test new ideas with our in-house incubator LokaLabs™ and take every other Friday off (really).

If you're one of those rare leaders driven to transform how elite consulting teams operate at scale, consider Loka your optimal leverage point.

The Role

Lead and expand our existing sales operations by supporting a dynamic team of 5-6 sales professionals while building the foundation for aggressive growth.

Architect systems and processes that seamlessly connect sales pipeline to delivery excellence, ensuring our clients experience Loka's superlative execution from first conversation through project completion.

Drive daily coordination between sales and engineering operations on staffing, project logistics and resource allocation.

Build and lead proactive analytics and reporting that not only track what happened but also predict what's coming.

Scale operations as we expand our GenAI practice and grow our AWS partnership into new customer segments

Manage and grow a high-performing sales operations team, establishing career paths and mentoring future leaders.

Partner closely with leadership on strategic opportunities and data informed decisions as we scale and guide strategic decisions along the way.

Leadership Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in sales operations, revenue operations or related functions with increasing responsibility and impact
• Proven management experience at director level or above, with demonstrated success building and scaling high-performing teams in fast-growth environments
• Systems architecture mindset with hands-on experience designing and implementing scalable revenue operations processes and technologies
• HubSpot expertise and experience with modern sales tech stack integration, reporting and optimization
• Cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution
• Analytics and reporting mastery with ability to transform data into actionable insights that drive both tactical improvements and strategic decisions
• Scaling experience with proven success guiding company operations through significant growth phases
• Hands-on mindset, comfortable performing operational work in a fast-changing environment

Experience Profile

• Software-services experience preferred though exceptional candidates from SaaS, consulting or other technology sectors will be considered
• Startup-to-scale-up experience with comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments while building enterprise-grade processes
• Global or distributed team experience managing across time zones and cultures
• Client relations skills with ability to represent operational excellence in strategic client conversations

Personality Profile

Curiosity: You strive to learn and grow into different industries with a modern tech stack and ever-evolving client needs.

Autonomy and leadership: You thrive in a fully remote, globally distributed environment while driving results across multiple stakeholders.

Collaborative excellence: You enjoy building bridges between sales, engineering and delivery teams to create seamless client experiences.

Adaptability: You operate with a startup mindset and move at startup speed while building enterprise-quality processes.

Benefits

Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year)

Remote-first and flexible schedule with access to offices in Portugal, North Macedonia and Colombia

Explorer and Relocate programs (three months abroad or full international relocation support)

Paid sick days and local holidays

Access to LokaLabs™, our internal R&D incubator where you can explore moonshot technologies

Mental wellness and physical fitness programs

Continuous learning support with yearly curiosity allowance

Additional Requirements

Excellent English. As a global team, we work entirely in English for meetings, customer calls and business communications.

CV submitted in English

Your achievements matter to us! Ensure your CV and LinkedIn profiles are up to date and accurately reflect your leadership experience and operational impact.

In the last year at Loka, our engineers have helped clients advance the world’s #1 AI reading tutor, eliminate $1B in food waste and develop novel drugs for fighting cancer. To cap it off, at the end of 2024 Loka was recognized by AWS as Innovation Partner of the Year, outshining 150,000 partners for the title.

Our award-winning engineering work is driven by our Sales team—the team that we want you to lead.

We’re seeking a Head of Sales Operations to drive our revenue engine to the next level. In this role you will architect the operational backbone that connects our world-class Sales team with our elite Engineering teams. You'll build systems and processes that scale seamlessly from startup speed to enterprise precision, ensuring every client engagement launches flawlessly from first conversation to final deployment.

We count more than 200 certified specialists, technical experts and PhDs among our colleagues. We work entirely remotely, test new ideas with our in-house incubator LokaLabs™ and take every other Friday off (really).

If you're one of those rare leaders driven to transform how elite consulting teams operate at scale, consider Loka your optimal leverage point.

The Role

Lead and expand our existing sales operations by supporting a dynamic team of 5-6 sales professionals while building the foundation for aggressive growth.

Architect systems and processes that seamlessly connect sales pipeline to delivery excellence, ensuring our clients experience Loka's superlative execution from first conversation through project completion.

Drive daily coordination between sales and engineering operations on staffing, project logistics and resource allocation.

Build and lead proactive analytics and reporting that not only track what happened but also predict what's coming.

Scale operations as we expand our GenAI practice and grow our AWS partnership into new customer segments

Manage and grow a high-performing sales operations team, establishing career paths and mentoring future leaders.

Partner closely with leadership on strategic opportunities and data informed decisions as we scale and guide strategic decisions along the way.

Leadership Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in sales operations, revenue operations or related functions with increasing responsibility and impact
• Proven management experience at director level or above, with demonstrated success building and scaling high-performing teams in fast-growth environments
• Systems architecture mindset with hands-on experience designing and implementing scalable revenue operations processes and technologies
• HubSpot expertise and experience with modern sales tech stack integration, reporting and optimization
• Cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution
• Analytics and reporting mastery with ability to transform data into actionable insights that drive both tactical improvements and strategic decisions
• Scaling experience with proven success guiding company operations through significant growth phases
• Hands-on mindset, comfortable performing operational work in a fast-changing environment

Experience Profile

• Software-services experience preferred though exceptional candidates from SaaS, consulting or other technology sectors will be considered
• Startup-to-scale-up experience with comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments while building enterprise-grade processes
• Global or distributed team experience managing across time zones and cultures
• Client relations skills with ability to represent operational excellence in strategic client conversations

Personality Profile

Curiosity: You strive to learn and grow into different industries with a modern tech stack and ever-evolving client needs.

Autonomy and leadership: You thrive in a fully remote, globally distributed environment while driving results across multiple stakeholders.

Collaborative excellence: You enjoy building bridges between sales, engineering and delivery teams to create seamless client experiences.

Adaptability: You operate with a startup mindset and move at startup speed while building enterprise-quality processes.

Benefits

Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year)

Remote-first and flexible schedule with access to offices in Portugal, North Macedonia and Colombia

Explorer and Relocate programs (three months abroad or full international relocation support)

Paid sick days and local holidays

Access to LokaLabs™, our internal R&D incubator where you can explore moonshot technologies

Mental wellness and physical fitness programs

Continuous learning support with yearly curiosity allowance

Additional Requirements

Excellent English. As a global team, we work entirely in English for meetings, customer calls and business communications.

CV submitted in English

Your achievements matter to us! Ensure your CV and LinkedIn profiles are up to date and accurately reflect your leadership experience and operational impact.