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Software Engineering Manager

Hybrid in Spain·Added 7 days ago

Experis España

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Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Experis España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Spain for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 8+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • Master's degree

    “Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in engineering management roles.

Hands-on experience in modern software development practices and open-source technology stacks, agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and cloud-native architecture.

Experience delivering software using agile methodologies and iterative delivery models.

Proven experience leading software engineering teams in a product-oriented environment.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in English and Spanish.

Passionate about building high-quality software products with empowered teams.

Understanding of secure development practices and compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, GDPR, SOC2).

Nice to have

Experience in working in a global, multi-cultural organization.

Relevant certifications (e.g. Scrum Professional, SAFe Agilist, Cloud Architecture (GCP/Azure)) are desirable but not required.

Proficiency in collaboration tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Miro).

Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing tech environment and to foster change in larger organizations.

The role

We are seeking an experienced and energetic Manager Software Engineering to be responsible for leading cross-functional Software Engineering teams to deliver high-quality, reliable software products in alignment with business and product objectives for our newly established Technology Hub in Madrid. The role combines people leadership, delivery accountability, and technical stewardship, ensuring teams operate effectively within established architectural, platform, and operational standards.

Guided by our global digital strategy, the Madrid Hub collaborates closely with international teams to deliver world-class technology solutions that power the future of commercial real estate.

What you'll do

Lead, coach, and develop high-performing software engineering teams typically in the same product line, fostering a culture of trust, ownership, and continuous learning.

Drive the on-time, on-budget delivery and quality of engineering projects, ensuring project scope, milestones, and resourcing remain aligned with expectations and constraints.

Work closely with product management and other teams to identify risks, remove blockers, and proactively resolve delivery issues before they impact timelines or budget.

Ensure engineering work meets quality, security, and reliability expectations before release.

Support Software Engineering leadership in agile delivery, clear communication, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Ensure consistent adherence to technology and security standards and continuous improvement initiatives. Support the adoption of modern engineering practices, tools, and methodologies.

Promote engineering excellence through code quality oversight, peer reviews, architectural design, CI/CD & automation, documentation and process improvements.

Track, report, and improve key performance indicators (e.g., velocity, quality, incident metrics, team satisfaction).

Partner with DevOps and Engineering Operations teams to align processes, tools, and metrics.

Ensure compliance with global standards, information security policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO, GDPR)

Job description

Purpose of Position

Success in this role requires

Success in this role requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership, mid-term thinking, emotional and cultural intelligence, and strong interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions and Job Duties

Team and Delivery Management

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

About Experis España

Industry
IT Recruitment
Website
experis.es

In their own words

About the company & team

We are at the forefront of the real estate industry, leading the way and backed by an exceptional record of success. We are building for our future - and yours.

We strive to build our business at a competitive pace by augmenting internal growth with smart strategic acquisitions that increase market share, expand service offerings and extend our geographic reach for the benefit of our clients and shareholders.

For more than 29 years, Colliers has created value for shareholders that has resulted in superior returns and industry growth. Our people also own significant equity in our business, which brings pride of ownership to everything we do. We are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of the founding team that helps shape the culture, practices, and technical direction. Working in a hybrid model (remote & onsite), you will enjoy significant freedom to innovate and influence the future of one of the world's largest commercial real estate companies. With the leadership of the Global Technology Hub coming from a background of technology startups, you will benefit from a fast-paced learning environment, high visibility of your contributions and opportunities to shape processes, culture and technology strategies. At the same time, you take advantage of the stability, resources, and reach of a successful global company.

Sitting within the Software Engineering organization, the Engineering Manager works in close partnership with Product Owners, Software Architects, Engineering Operations, and DevOps.

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