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Lead Engineering Manager

Remote, Europe·Added 3 days ago

JustMarkets

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Job details

Fully remote
Only from certain places, per the ad: “Location Type: Remote --- Advert source blocks --- Language hint: en BLOCK b001 source_field: description type: paragraph text: We are looking for an experienced Lead Engineering Manager to lead and scale our engineering teams within a specific area building a high-performance trading platform. You will be responsible for people leadership, delivery excellence, and technical direction across a hybrid infrastructure. BLOCK b002 source_field: description type: paragraph text: This role sits at the intersection of engineering, infrastructure, and business, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and scalability in a latency-sensitive environment. BLOCK b004 source_field: description source_heading: Responsibilities parser_hint: responsibilities (strong) type: list_item text: Lead and manage multiple engineering teams (25+ engineers) BLOCK b005 source_field: description source_heading: Responsibilities parser_hint: responsibilities (strong) type: list_item text: Own delivery, quality, and technical outcomes across your engineering area BLOCK b006 source_field: description source_heading: Responsibilities parser_hint: responsibilities (strong) type: list_item text: Partner closely with Product, Trading, and Senior Engineering leadership to translate business requirements into technical execution BLOCK b007 source_field: description source_heading: Responsibilities parser_hint: responsibilities (strong) type: list_item text: Drive engineering strategy and cross-team alignment across the area BLOCK b008 source_field: description source_heading: Responsibilities parser_hint: responsibilities (strong) type: list_item text: Coordinate 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Requirements parser_hint: custom (weak) type: list_item text: Experience operating systems on AWS (EC2, networking, security, monitoring) BLOCK b020 source_field: description source_heading: Requirements parser_hint: custom (weak) type: list_item text: Experience working with on-premise infrastructure and hybrid environments BLOCK b021 source_field: description source_heading: Requirements parser_hint: custom (weak) type: list_item text: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment strategies BLOCK b022 source_field: description source_heading: Requirements parser_hint: custom (weak) type: list_item text: Familiarity with observability tools (metrics, logging, alerting) and performance monitoring BLOCK b024 source_field: description source_heading: Will be a plus parser_hint: preferred_requirements (strong) type: list_item text: Experience working with on-premise infrastructure and hybrid environments BLOCK b025 source_field: description source_heading: Will be a plus parser_hint: preferred_requirements (strong) type: list_item text: Hands-on experience in Ruby BLOCK b026 source_field: description source_heading: Will be a plus parser_hint: preferred_requirements (strong) type: list_item text: Experience with low-latency or high-throughput systems BLOCK b027 source_field: description source_heading: Will be a plus parser_hint: preferred_requirements (strong) type: list_item text: Exposure to trading, fintech, or market-data platforms BLOCK b028 source_field: description source_heading: Will be a plus parser_hint: preferred_requirements (strong) type: list_item text: Experience scaling teams and systems BLOCK b029 source_field: description source_heading: Will be a plus parser_hint: preferred_requirements (strong) type: list_item text: Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools BLOCK b031 source_field: description source_heading: We offer parser_hint: custom (weak) type: list_item text: 20 paid vacation days per year BLOCK b032 source_field: description source_heading: We offer parser_hint: custom (weak) type: list_item text: 10 paid sick leave days per year BLOCK b033 source_field: description source_heading: We offer parser_hint: custom (weak) type: list_item text: Public holidays as per the company's approved Public holiday list BLOCK b034 source_field: description source_heading: We offer parser_hint: custom (weak) type: list_item text: Medical insurance BLOCK b035 source_field: description source_heading: We offer parser_hint: custom (weak) type: list_item text: Opportunity to work remotely BLOCK b036 source_field: description source_heading: We offer parser_hint: custom (weak) type: list_item text: Professional education budget BLOCK b037 source_field: description source_heading: We offer parser_hint: custom (weak) type: list_item text: Language learning budget BLOCK b038 source_field: description source_heading: We offer parser_hint: custom (weak) type: list_item text: Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear and related expenses) BLOCK b043 source_field: department parser_hint: company_team (strong) type: fact text: Engineering”

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
JustMarkets doesn't mention sponsorship, but this role may fit the Digital nomad visa.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Have 7+ years of experience
Mid-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

20 paid vacation days per year
10 paid sick leave days per year
Public holidays as per the company's approved Public holiday list
Medical insurance
Opportunity to work remotely
Professional education budget
Language learning budget
Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear and related expenses)

Requirements

What we're looking for

7+ years of professional software engineering experience
3+ years in an Engineering Manager role, with experience managing Engineering Managers or Team Leads
Background in financial systems, trading platforms, or other high-reliability domains
Strong understanding of backend systems, ideally with hands-on experience in Ruby
Experience operating systems on AWS (EC2, networking, security, monitoring)
Experience working with on-premise infrastructure and hybrid environments
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment strategies
Familiarity with observability tools (metrics, logging, alerting) and performance monitoring

Nice to have

Experience working with on-premise infrastructure and hybrid environments
Hands-on experience in Ruby
Experience with low-latency or high-throughput systems
Exposure to trading, fintech, or market-data platforms
Experience scaling teams and systems
Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools

The role

We are looking for an experienced Lead Engineering Manager to lead and scale our engineering teams within a specific area building a high-performance trading platform. You will be responsible for people leadership, delivery excellence, and technical direction across a hybrid infrastructure.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, infrastructure, and business, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and scalability in a latency-sensitive environment.

What you'll do

Lead and manage multiple engineering teams (25+ engineers)
Own delivery, quality, and technical outcomes across your engineering area
Partner closely with Product, Trading, and Senior Engineering leadership to translate business requirements into technical execution
Drive engineering strategy and cross-team alignment across the area
Coordinate architectural decisions and their implementation across teams
Ensure high availability, performance, and observability of production systems
Own the area roadmap and resource allocation across teams
Identify and address systemic technical and organizational risks and ensure the long-term scalability and health of the engineering area
Hire, onboard, mentor, and grow Engineering Managers and support the development of engineering teams
Foster a culture of ownership, customer first, and result-oriented

Hiring process

Application review, one or more interviews, then an offer; described as fast and easy 1 interview

Applications are reviewed quickly and candidates are kept informed at every step.

About JustMarkets

JustMarkets is a global fintech company operating in the multi-asset brokerage space, providing retail and institutional clients with access to trading in forex, commodities, indices, and shares. The company has grown into an international brand with a significant presence across multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, and Latin America, and is known for its proprietary trading platforms and customer-centric approach.

In Spain, JustMarkets has established a dedicated hub to support its growing client base and expand its European footprint. The company's Spain office is a key part of its global operations, offering roles in engineering, product, design, marketing, and finance. For international professionals, JustMarkets presents opportunities to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, with a strong emphasis on technology and data-driven decision-making, making it an attractive option for those looking to build a career in the fintech sector in Spain.

Industry: Fintech
Founded: 2012
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Limassol, Cyprus
In Spain: Madrid
Website: justmarkets.com

Good to know if you are moving

The company's global HQ is in Limassol, Cyprus, but its Spain office in Madrid is a key hub for European operations, offering a range of roles in tech, product, and marketing.
JustMarkets is a global fintech company, so English is likely the working language, making it accessible for international professionals.
The company offers a modern tech stack and data-driven approach, which can be appealing for engineers and data specialists.
Roles in Spain span a wide range of functions, from engineering and design to finance and HR, indicating a multi-disciplinary environment.
As a regulated broker, the company offers a stable and compliance-focused work environment, which is a plus for professionals from the financial sector.

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