About the role
You'll be the first tech hire at OralPro, tasked with building the OralPro SQL Bridge — A proprietary data integration layer that connects legacy dental software to our cloud analytics platform. Think : "Plaid for dental data" or "Segment for healthcare." First 6 months: Month 1-2: Reverse-engineer 3 Italian dental PMS database schemas (XDent, OrisDent, DentalOpera) Month 3-4: Build Windows agent + real-time data pipeline (read-only, GDPR-compliant) Month 5-6: Launch REST API + deploy to 20 pilot clinics Month 12: 100+ clinics, 1M+ data points/day, you've hired 1-2 engineers under you You'll report directly to the founder with weekly 1:1s. Your decisions shape the architecture and tech stack. What you build becomes the moat that makes OralPro worth €100M+. 5+ years of backend engineering experience Deep SQL expertise (not just ORMs — you love raw SQL) Experience with database integrations, ETL, or data pipelines Proven experience working with legacy systems or reverse-engineering undocumented databases Proficiency in Python (FastAPI/Django) or Node.js Cloud deployment experience (AWS/GCP) Experience with Windows server environments (dental software runs on Windows) Security-conscious mindset (GDPR is non-negotiable for healthcare data) Healthcare, fintech, or regulated industry experience Built installable agents or desktop applications DevOps experience (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD) Founding engineer or early startup experience Salary: €80,000 - €95,000 Equity: 0.5% - 1.5% (4-year vesting) — OralPro valued at ~€20M today, targeting €100M by 2029. Your equity could be worth €500k - €1.5M MacBook Pro M3 Max or high-spec laptop 34" ultra-wide monitor + ergonomic setup 25 days vacation + Portuguese holidays Private health insurance €2,000/year learning budget Hybrid work: 2 days/week in Lisbon office (Santos/Belém), 3 days remote Flexible hours (output > seat time)