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Senior Engineering Team Lead

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 1 month ago

Backbase

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Only from certain places, per the ad: “You are based in Madrid and open to coming into the office once a week.”

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Backbase doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Lead-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

How About You?

You have 5+ years of experience and have shipped production code recently. Web, Mobile, Backend (Angular, Kotlin, Swift, Python,...)
You have an explicit desire or experience leading people but remain an active technical contributor.
You possess high emotional intelligence and resilience under pressure.
You are a strong unblocker who translates and synthesizes rather than just relaying messages.

The role

The Sr.ETL is the "Captain" of a single squad. This is a squad leader role focused on delivery predictability, technical excellence, and day-to-day execution. You are a Senior+ Engineer who manages people, not a manager who used to code; if you cannot open the IDE and debug a production issue, you cannot perform this role.

Meet the Job

What you'll do

Delivery Mastery: Optimize the team's "Idea to Production" cycle time and strengthen delivery predictability.
BS Detector: Use your technical depth to spot unrealistic estimates, fragile designs, or risk blind spots.
Hands-on Leadership: Spend ~50% of your time on system design and ~20% on hands-on development like code reviews and unblocking technical issues.
Conflict Resolution: Mediate interpersonal or cross-team conflicts early to protect team cohesion and delivery.
Talent Density: Team growth performance calibration, involved in hiring, and succession planning for your squad of 6-9 engineers.
Emergency Response: During critical incidents, jump in technically or coordinate the response effectively.
AI-Native Engineering: Lead the adoption of agentic tooling, LLM workflows, and AI automation within your team to accelerate the development lifecycle.

How you'll work

You are based in Madrid and open to coming into the office once a week.

About Backbase

Backbase is a global fintech software company that provides a digital banking platform, enabling banks and financial institutions to deliver seamless customer experiences across mobile and online channels. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company serves over 120 financial institutions worldwide, including major banks, and has a strong international presence with offices across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Backbase's platform is known for its engagement banking approach, which focuses on customer-centric digital transformation.

In Spain, Backbase has established a significant engineering hub, with a growing team of software engineers and technology professionals. The company's Spanish offices are part of its global R&D and delivery network, contributing to product development and client implementations. Backbase offers a dynamic, international work environment with a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, making it an attractive destination for international tech talent looking to work in Spain.

Founded: 2003
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Backbase has a significant engineering hub in Madrid, offering opportunities for software engineers and AI specialists.
The company provides a modern, agile work environment with a focus on continuous learning and career development.
Backbase's global presence means international hires can expect a multicultural team and opportunities for cross-border collaboration.
The company is known for its strong company culture, with regular team events and a flat hierarchy.
Spain's tech sector is growing, and Backbase's Madrid office is part of a vibrant tech ecosystem.

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