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# VP Engineering

- **Company:** Banco Santander, S.A.
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Software Engineering, Data Management
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/e0ac3ec5d1a36243faf002e3c92939c57

## About the Role

* 10+ years in technology, software engineering or data platforms
 * 5+ years in executive technology leadership roles (VP Engineering, Chief Architect)
 * Experience scaling technology organizations (SaaS, fintech, fraud prevention, data/AI)
 * Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, data and AI teams
 * Experience in technology transformation and international growth
 * University degree in STEM fields

## Description

* Define and execute the technology strategy aligned with business goals and globalization objectives
 * Lead Engineering, Architecture and Data & AI teams to foster high performance and continuous improvement
 * Develop scalable, resilient, secure product platform and architecture
 * Drive AI/ML and advanced analytics initiatives to create customer value
 * Collaborate with CTO, Product, and Sales to translate strategy into technology capabilities
 * Establish governance standards for engineering, architecture, quality, security and technology


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