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Software Development Manager

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 9 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

Civitatis

12 open roles

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Hours
Jornada intensiva in summer
Contract
Full-time
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Technical background: Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Software Development, or equivalent experience that supports your technical knowledge.

  • Experience and leadership: Advanced experience in software development and the ability to lead a technical team, organize the squad's work, and accompany its members in their professional growth.

  • Development fundamentals: Solid knowledge of software design principles, design patterns, SOLID principles, and best practices to build robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

  • Architecture and technical vision: You know different architectural patterns, such as microservices, monoliths, or serverless, and you have the judgment to evaluate alternatives and make technical decisions taking into account the performance, scalability, and maintainability of the solutions.

  • Code quality: You care about doing things right. You have experience with testing, debugging, code reviews, refactoring, and technical debt management, and you know how to drive quality standards within the team.

  • Agile methodologies: You are familiar with methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban and you know how to organize work, estimate efforts, and facilitate an efficient development flow, aligned with product objectives.

  • Product mindset: You do not stay solely at the technical execution level. You are interested in understanding business and user needs, collaborating with the Product Manager in the definition and prioritization of requirements, and transforming challenges into valuable technical solutions.

  • Driving leadership: You know how to inspire, motivate, and accompany the people on your team. You foster autonomy, continuous learning, collaboration, and shared responsibility, providing constructive feedback and helping each person develop their potential.

  • Communication and collaboration: You communicate with clarity, practice active listening, and know how to connect your squad with other IT teams and stakeholders to work towards common goals.

  • Continuous improvement mindset: You are a proactive, flexible, and results-oriented person. You like to identify opportunities for improvement, solve complex problems, and find the balance between delivering value, maintaining technical quality, and evolving the product.

The role

Are you passionate about travel🛫, culture🗽, leisure🎡, and do you want to be part of the growth of the #1 company in activities, excursions, and tours in Spanish worldwide? We are a dynamic, multicultural, and innovative team that sees every day as a challenge and a new opportunity to grow together with the company.

At Civitatis, our mission is for millions of travelers from all over the world to discover and enjoy unforgettable experiences. As a Software Development Manager I, your role will be fundamental in leading and empowering your team in the continuous improvement of the IT technological core, transforming our mission into reality through the user interface. You will be responsible for the planning and execution of strategic projects, guiding your squad to design, develop, and optimize our frontend applications, creating seamless, intuitive, and exceptional digital experiences. We are looking for someone who not only leads the code but also inspires their team and directly impacts how our users explore and book activities, driving innovation, quality, and digital transformation to keep Civitatis as a benchmark in the digital tourism sector.

What you'll do

  • Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of their squad's projects, ensuring the fulfillment of objectives, deadlines, and quality standards.

  • Evaluate and optimize existing systems to improve their efficiency, productivity, and scalability in the frontend domain.

  • Evaluate and select the appropriate tools according to the requirements of each project, guaranteeing the adoption of the best technologies for the team.

  • Collaborate closely with the Product Manager for the monitoring and detailed planning of projects, ensuring an aligned technical and business vision.

  • Foster effective communication and collaboration with other IT teams, acting as a technical bridge between their squad and the rest of the organization.

  • Actively guide, motivate, and support the members of their squad in their professional and technical growth, promoting a high-performance and continuous learning environment.

  • Contribute directly to the evolution of the company's technological core through the design and implementation of robust and scalable frontend architectures and solutions.

  • Ensure the continuous maintenance and optimization of our web, guaranteeing a high-performance user experience, accessibility, and SEO.

Why Civitatis?

  • You will be part of the world leader in online booking for excursions and guided tours in Spanish💃🏽.

  • Young, travel-loving spirit and a great work environment. +20 nationalities🌏!

  • There is life beyond work: Flexible working hours (you manage your start and end times), intensive working day in summer, hybrid work model, as well as other work-life balance measures.

  • 24 working days of vacation! Need more time off or personal time? With Cividías, you can buy extra vacation days each year.

  • Teambuilding events 🎉 (afterworks, paddle, football, tours, parties, contests, etc.)

  • Voluntary flexible compensation plans to get the most out of your salary.

  • Healthy team, happy team! We always have fruit available in the office 🍊 and we co-fund your gym membership🧘🏽♀️.

  • You'll never stop learning: development plans, ongoing training, and English classes with native teachers.

  • Enjoy our +90,500 activities with a great discount.

  • Work in the heart of Madrid. Offices right on Gran Vía.

  • At Civitatis, we promote diversity and equal opportunities, valuing the talent and potential of every person. This offer is open to all candidates who meet the required professional profile.

About Civitatis

Civitatis is a leading online platform for booking tours, activities, and excursions in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking destinations worldwide. Founded in Madrid, the company operates as a major player in the travel experiences sector, offering a vast catalog of activities across thousands of destinations, with a strong focus on the Hispanic market. It serves as a marketplace connecting travelers with local tour operators, and its scale is reflected in its extensive inventory and growing international presence.

Civitatis is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, where its main operations and product, engineering, and marketing teams are based. The company's work culture is dynamic and international, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and digital marketing. For international professionals, Civitatis offers opportunities to work in a fast-growing travel tech environment in the heart of Madrid, with roles that often require multilingual skills and a global outlook, making it an attractive option for those looking to relocate to Spain.

Industry
Travel
Founded
2009
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Civitatis is headquartered in Madrid, offering a central location for international professionals looking to work in Spain.
  • The company's primary language is Spanish, so fluency in Spanish is often required for many roles, though some technical positions may be more flexible.
  • Civitatis has a strong focus on data and technology, with roles like Data Analyst and Paid Media Specialist indicating a data-driven culture.
  • As a leading platform in the Spanish-speaking travel market, it offers a unique opportunity to work in the travel tech sector with a global reach.
  • The company has a young and dynamic work environment, typical of a growing tech company in Madrid.
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