Laboral Kutxa is a prominent Spanish credit union and cooperative bank headquartered in Arrasate (Mondragón). Formed through the merger of Caja Laboral and Ipar Kutxa, it operates as part of the Mondragon Corporation, the world's largest worker-owned cooperative. The bank provides a full range of financial services, including retail banking, insurance, and wealth management, primarily serving the Basque Country, Navarre, and surrounding regions.

In Spain, Laboral Kutxa maintains a significant corporate presence in Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia, with an extensive branch network across Northern Spain. The company is unique for its cooperative business model, where employees have the opportunity to become member-owners, fostering a culture of participation and long-term stability. For international professionals, the bank offers specialized roles in areas such as cybersecurity, international payment solutions, and financial regulation, though proficiency in Spanish is typically essential for integration.

Laboral Kutxa was formed in 2012 following the merger of Caja Laboral (founded in 1959) and Ipar Kutxa (founded in 1965). It is the financial arm of the Mondragon Corporation, reflecting a long history of cooperative banking in the Basque region.

For international professionals

Operates under a cooperative model where employees can eventually become member-owners of the bank.
Headquartered in Arrasate (Mondragón), offering career opportunities in the Basque Country's industrial and financial heart.
Actively hires for specialized technical roles in cybersecurity, data governance, and international payment systems.
Strong emphasis on social responsibility, with a significant portion of profits reinvested into local community and cultural projects.
Fluency in Spanish is generally required, and knowledge of the Basque language is highly valued for many regional roles.

Frontend Team Lead

Laboral Kutxa

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Role Mission

Lead and develop the Frontend team to build high-quality, scalable, and innovative digital experiences. Serve as the reference point for architecture and best practices, driving technological evolution, development efficiency, and the adoption of AI-based solutions that enhance the user experience and provide business value.

Responsibilities

Lead the Frontend development team, fostering an environment of collaboration, growth, and high performance.
Define and evolve the Frontend architecture, ensuring quality standards, scalability, and best practices.
Ensure reliable and timely deliveries, helping the team prioritize and organize work efficiently.
Coordinate smoothly with other teams (Backend, QA, UX/UI, Architecture) to guarantee product consistency and quality.
Drive agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and contribute to their continuous improvement.
Mentor and develop the team, guiding them through new technologies, best practices, and professional growth.
Participate in the definition of the technological roadmap and the evolution strategy of the digital product.
Explore and apply Artificial Intelligence solutions that improve user experience, productivity, and development efficiency.

Requirements

Proven experience leading teams in complex technological environments.
Mastery of Frontend technologies (React, Angular, or other modern frameworks).
Deep knowledge of modern architectures: microfrontends, CI/CD, automated testing, component design, performance.
Experience with agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence applied to development (code assistants, predictive analysis, automation, optimization).
Ability to provide training, guide the team, and lead technical initiatives.
Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Technical English; conversational fluency will be valued.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

A different way of working, growing professionally and personally, so that you can unleash your full potential in a sustainable and inclusive manner. To achieve this:
• We promote teamwork, mutual support, and participation.
• We personalize training to develop people's skills throughout their entire professional life.
• We offer the flexibility you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• We bet on internal talent, and therefore you will have multiple opportunities to face new challenges and take on new roles.
• We will take care of you through Zainduz, our health program, through which you can enjoy: workshops on healthy habits and emotional well-being, digital physiotherapy services, and incentives for walking or cycling to work.
• We will facilitate access to the Lagun Aro medical network for you and your family, as well as special banking and insurance conditions.

Ultimately, we offer inclusive and respectful work environments, guaranteeing equal opportunities between men and women in work dynamics and professional careers, striving to be a benchmark in equality.

View original advert (Spanish)

Misión del puesto

Liderar y desarrollar el equipo de Frontend para construir experiencias digitales de alta calidad, escalables e innovadoras. Ser la persona referente en arquitectura y buenas prácticas, impulsando la evolución tecnológica, la eficiencia del desarrollo y la adopción de soluciones basadas en IA que mejoren la experiencia del usuario y aporten valor al negocio.

Funciones

Liderar el equipo de desarrollo Frontend, impulsando un entorno de colaboración, crecimiento y alto rendimiento.
Definir y evolucionar la arquitectura Frontend, asegurando estándares de calidad, escalabilidad y buenas prácticas.
Asegurar entregas fiables y en tiempo, ayudando al equipo a priorizar y organizar el trabajo de forma eficiente.
Coordinar de forma fluida con otros equipos (Backend, QA, UX/UI, Arquitectura) para garantizar la coherencia y la calidad del producto.
Impulsar metodologías ágiles (Scrum, Kanban) y contribuir a su mejora continua.
Mentorizar y desarrollar al equipo, acompañando en nuevas tecnologías, buenas prácticas y crecimiento profesional.
Participar en la definición del roadmap tecnológico y en la estrategia de evolución del producto digital.
Explorar y aplicar soluciones basadas en Inteligencia Artificial que mejoren la experiencia de usuario, la productividad y la eficiencia del desarrollo.

Requisitos

Experiencia demostrable liderando equipos en entornos tecnológicos complejos.
Dominio de tecnologías Frontend (React, Angular u otros frameworks modernos).
Conocimiento profundo de arquitecturas modernas: microfrontends, CI/CD, testing automatizado, diseño de componentes, performance.
Experiencia con metodologías ágiles y herramientas como Jira, Confluence o Azure DevOps.
Conocimientos en Inteligencia Artificial aplicada al desarrollo (asistentes de código, análisis predictivo, automatización, optimización).
Capacidad para impartir formaciones, guiar al equipo y liderar iniciativas técnicas.
Excelentes habilidades de comunicación, liderazgo y toma de decisiones.
Inglés técnico; se valorará fluidez conversacional.

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