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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VP Engineering - **Company:** Santander Consumer Bank AG - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Reliability of Systems, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Microservices - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://santander.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SantanderCareers/job/Madrid/VP-Engineering_Req1594180 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience in technology, software engineering or data platforms. * At least 5 years in executive technology leadership positions (VP Engineering, Chief Architect or similar). * Demonstrable experience scaling technology organizations such as SaaS companies, enterprise software, fintech, fraud prevention-related sectors or data and AI-related environments. * Track record of leading multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, data and artificial intelligence teams. * Experience actively participating in technology transformation, international growth and product evolution processes. EDUCATION * University degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics or related STEM disciplines. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE * Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, distributed systems and high-availability platforms. * Experience deploying solutions on AWS and using Kubernetes. Knowledge of Kafka will also be valued. * Experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Platforms and solutions based on advanced analytics. * Knowledge of lean and agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, observability and system reliability. * Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills in multicultural, fast-growing environments. * Experience working with enterprise clients and presenting technology solutions to executive stakeholders. * High level of English, both spoken and written. * Hands-on OTHER INFORMATION * Availability to travel occasionally to visit clients and attend strategic events in Spain and internationally. * Previous experience in sectors related to financial crime, fraud prevention and anti-money laundering (AML) is highly desirable. * Experience in product environments based on generative AI and advanced machine learning models will be valued. ## Description As VP Engineering, your objective will be to lead the engineering organisation to transform the business vision into scalable, high-impact products, driving innovation, operational excellence and the development of high-performing teams. We need someone like you to help us in the following areas: * Collaborating in the definition and execution of the company's technology strategy, aligning it with its business, growth and globalization objectives. * Leading the Engineering, Architecture and Data & AI teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration and technical excellence. * Developing the technology architecture and product platform to ensure scalability, resilience, security and capacity for global growth. * Driving innovation in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and advanced analytics, identifying new opportunities to generate value for customers and the business. * Working closely with the CTO, Product, Sales and other areas to translate corporate strategy into differentiated technology capabilities. * Defining engineering, architecture, quality, security and technology governance standards that enable the organization to scale efficiently. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [How to Benchmark Your Apache Kafka](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/76-how-to-benchmark-your-apache-kafka) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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