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VP of Engineering

Remote, Barcelona·Added 3 days ago

Still open when we checked on 8 Oct

Q-TECH

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Overview

Job details

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Q-TECH doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Director-level role.

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Solid experience leading engineering organizations in positions such as VP of Engineering, Head of Engineering, Engineering Director or similar.

  • Demonstrable track record in the development and scaling of digital products, SaaS platforms, or complex technological environments.

  • Experience managing distributed teams and growing organizations.

  • Deep knowledge of software architecture, product development, cloud computing, DevOps, and modern engineering practices.

  • Ability to connect technological strategy with business objectives and customer needs.

  • Experience hiring, developing, and retaining technical talent.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to make complex decisions, prioritize effectively, and work autonomously.

  • Result-oriented, strategic thinking, and a practical approach to problem-solving.

  • Fluent professional English to work in an international environment. Spanish or other languages will be positively valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • A strategic position with a direct impact on the evolution of the product and the business.

  • The opportunity to build and develop a high-level engineering organization.

  • An international, collaborative, and innovation-oriented environment.

  • Autonomy to define processes, teams, and technological priorities.

  • Close collaboration with the management team and the main areas of the company.

  • A project with real possibilities for professional growth and technological transformation.

The role

We are looking for a person to join us as Vice President of Engineering to lead the technological strategy, the engineering organization, and the evolution of our digital products.

The position will play a key role in defining the technical vision, scaling teams, and building a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Product, Business, and other management teams in an international and fast-growing environment.

We are looking for a leader who is strategic and approachable, capable of combining a solid technical vision with excellent management skills. Someone who enjoys building teams, developing talent, and creating the necessary conditions for engineering to generate a sustainable impact on the business.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with business and product objectives.

  • Lead, develop, and grow multidisciplinary engineering teams, including Engineering Managers, Tech Leads, and specialized technical profiles.

  • Establish a clear technological vision, ensuring the scalability, security, reliability, and maintainability of the platform.

  • Drive best practices in software development, architecture, testing, observability, DevOps, and continuous delivery.

  • Ensure the quality and predictability of delivery, improving planning, prioritization, and project tracking processes.

  • Collaborate with Product, Design, Data, Operations, and the management team to turn business needs into effective technological solutions.

  • Participate in strategic decisions related to architecture, technology, investment, hiring, and team organization.

  • Promote a culture of ownership, innovation, transparency, and technical excellence.

  • Identify technical and operational risks, defining mitigation and improvement plans for the medium and long term.

  • Represent the engineering function to internal stakeholders, partners, and other relevant interlocutors.

About Q-TECH

Q-TECH is a technology recruitment company founded in 2000, with a team of 20 people and annual revenue of approximately 2 million euros. The company specializes in connecting IT professionals with companies, focusing on tech talent acquisition across various departments including backend, frontend, data, infrastructure, and more.

Q-TECH operates with a hybrid work model in Barcelona, Spain, and emphasizes a close, authentic approach to recruitment. The company is active in the IT community and offers roles in areas such as cloud administration, software development, and project management, making it a potential opportunity for international tech professionals seeking to work in Spain.

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