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Telecommunications or Computer Engineer - SAE Product Technical Lead

Hybrid in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 6 Nov)

Indra

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
English: Required
Experience: 4+ years
Benefits: Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

🎯 What are we looking for in you? Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. Go ahead, get to know our proposal and tell us what you can bring! 🚀

✅ Degree in Telecommunications or Computer Engineering.
✅ Experience as a technical lead in transportation projects, managing development teams (4-5 years).
✅ Experience in functional analysis, deployment, and commissioning of solutions with direct client interaction.
✅ Knowledge of cloud consulting, Java, XML, application integration, web services, Spring DI, object‑oriented programming, and microservices architecture.
✅ Experience in mobility: onboard equipment, TFT information panels, SAE systems, integration of planners/optimizers, management software, and operations planning.
✅ Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Project).
✅ High level of English.

Nice to have

Experience presenting solutions to clients.
Experience in technological or functional consulting.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Stability and future: long-term projects in a leading company with financial security.
Innovative, high-impact projects: cutting-edge technologies with national and international reach.
Close and transparent environment: direct communication and a collaborative atmosphere.
Autonomy and flexibility: real work-life balance adapted to your pace.
Tailored career plan: professional growth and development.
Continuous training: access to more than 6,000 courses.
Exclusive benefits for your well-being.
Competitive compensation and flexible benefits plans.

The role

Telecommunications or Computer Engineer - SAE Product Technical Lead. Alcobendas, Hybrid Model.

At Indra Group, Tech for the future. We lead the development of cutting-edge technological solutions that transform mobility and public transportation.

💻 Join our product and mobility projects team!

We are looking to strengthen our team with an expert engineer in SAE and product, to technically lead the SAE platform and collaborate on transportation projects.

What you'll do

💡 What will you do?

Serve as the technical lead for the SAE product and platform, contributing to the technical design and evolution of solutions.
Manage development teams and coordinate project deployment and commissioning, maintaining direct client interaction.
Functionally analyze needs and collaborate in the technical definition of products and proposals.
Participate in application integration using brokers, web services, and microservices architectures.
Collaborate in the integration of planners/optimizers and management software for operations centers.
Manage projects using tools such as Jira and Project.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews1–2 weeks in all

Profile review
First contact
With recruitment team · Phone call · 5–10 min
A short call to get to know you and answer your questions.
Technical interview
With the team
A meeting with the team, who explain the project and day-to-day tasks and explore your technical knowledge; it may include short aptitude and English tests.
Offer and welcome

The technical interview may include short psychological aptitude and English tests if needed.
The first call may come from an unknown number.

Hiring process

🕓 What is our selection process like?

Profile review 🔍: We evaluate your experience and skills to determine whether you match what we're looking for.
First contact (5-10 min) 📞: If you receive a call from an unknown number, it may be our team! A quick conversation to get to know you and answer any initial questions.
Technical interview 🤝: You will meet with the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks. We will also explore your technical knowledge. Short psychological and English assessments may be included (if needed).
Interview with the talent acquisition team 🤝: We want you to get to know us better as a company—our values, career model, skills... so both you and the team can assess if there is a match.
Offer and welcome 🎉: If everything goes well, you join our team and start this new chapter with us!

Estimated selection process duration: 2 weeks.

About Indra

Indra is a global technology and consulting company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and a leader in IT and defense systems. It provides advanced solutions in air traffic management, defense electronics, cybersecurity, and digital transformation for clients worldwide. With a workforce of over 50,000 employees, Indra operates in more than 140 countries, making it one of Europe's largest defense and technology firms.

In Spain, Indra has a strong presence with major offices in Madrid, Alcobendas, and other cities, and it is a key player in the national defense and aerospace sectors. The company offers a wide range of roles for international professionals, from engineering and cybersecurity to project management and software development. Indra's work culture emphasizes innovation and technical excellence, and it actively recruits international talent, providing opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in defense, space, and digital transformation.

Industry: IT and Defense
Founded: 1993
Employees: 50,000+
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Alcobendas

Good to know if you are moving

Indra is a major defense contractor, offering opportunities to work on advanced defense systems like SCAPA and NGWS.
The company has a strong focus on innovation, with significant investment in R&D and technology development.
Indra provides hybrid and remote work options for many roles, offering flexibility for international hires.
With offices in Madrid and Barcelona, Indra offers a chance to live in Spain's two largest cities.
Indra is a global leader in air traffic management, with its systems used in over 100 countries.

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Additional information

Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, fostering professional development and guaranteeing equal opportunities in selection, training, and promotion. We offer a workplace free from any discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

INDRA is a Top Employer 2025 company! Join a company certified as one of the best employers in Spain, thanks to our comprehensive HR management and the conditions we offer our professionals.

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