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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager - **Company:** Pluxee - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Applications, Application Performance Management, Architectural Patterns, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, IT Management, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Working Model 2D, GitHub Copilot, Technical Debt, Solid Principles, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Api Design, Service Stack, Microservices - **Published:** July 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/edbdd47094c0df32efbf18e53c709497d ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field. * 8+ years in software engineering/application development and 3+ years managing technical teams. * Proven experience in agile environments and reorganizing teams into squads. * Experience in global/regional environments will be a plus. * Strong background in cloud platforms, distributed systems, and modern architectures. * Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and a high sense of accountability and ownership. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with strong collaboration and teamwork approach. * Strategic and analytical thinking, problem-solving orientation, innovation-oriented mindset. * Business process oriented. * Fluency in English is required. * Hybrid working model: 3 time a week in our office and 2 at home. * Software design principles. * AI-assisted development experience (GitHub Copilot or similar). * Object-oriented programming, microservices, and API-driven architectures. * Secure coding, application lifecycle management, and automated testing. * Technology stack: Node.js, Java, Python, Kubernetes, Azure. * Performance optimization and scalability engineering. * Quality assurance and testing frameworks. * Best practices for reliable, maintainable, and secure software systems. ## Description The Software Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of software applications and digital solutions that support business objectives. This role combines strong technical expertise with leadership capabilities, ensuring engineering best practices, architectural consistency, high-quality software delivery, and team development. The Lead Engineer acts as a bridge between technical teams, product owners, business stakeholders, and IT Director, driving innovation while ensuring operational stability, scalability, and security of applications. Supervise local delivery teams and vendor partners, while reporting on progress and risks to local and IT leadership., * Define and enforce engineering standards, development methodologies, and coding best practices. * Review solution designs and provide guidance on scalability, security, integration, and performance. * Drive adoption of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing, and cloud-native architectures. * Ensure technical documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained. * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements or innovations. Team Leadership & People Management * Lead, mentor, and coach software engineers and technical contributors. * Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and innovation-oriented engineering culture. * Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of engineering talent. * Conduct performance feedback sessions and contribute to career development planning. * Promote accountability, ownership, and continuous learning within the team. Software Development & Delivery * Oversee the full software development lifecycle from requirements analysis through deployment and support. * Ensure delivery commitments are achieved with high quality and within agreed timelines. * Collaborate with Product Owners and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. * Monitor application quality, reliability, and performance. * Support prioritization and management of technical debt. * Ensure applications comply with security, compliance, and governance standards. Operations & Support * Ensure stability and operational continuity of applications in production environments. * Support incident resolution and root cause analysis for critical production issues. * Monitor system health, application performance, and operational KPIs. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency. * Coordinate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and support teams when required. 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