> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1689475-java-lead-engineer-cx-hybrid](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1689475-java-lead-engineer-cx-hybrid). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Lead Engineer - Cx (Hybrid) - **Company:** Comunidad de Madrid - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Decision Support Systems, Software Design Patterns, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Codebase - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/e1d52b5e7e22a0ed803d782b502eb732a ## About the Role * Strong communication and influencing abilities * Customer-value focus and alignment with company values * High standards for quality and technical excellence in coding * Ability to learn and grow self and others * Confident presenting to technical and non-technical audiences * Knowledge of coding, OO design, system design, performance tuning, design patterns, and data modelling * Java proficiency and codebase understanding * Experience with distributed, concurrent, and scalable systems ## Description As Engineering Manager in the Customer eXperience vertical, you lead a cross-functional team to simplify travel changes and cancellations for customers. You shape technical direction for the payments domain and ensure high-performance delivery that adds real value to users. You mentor engineers, drive excellence, and partner with product, architecture, and data science to scale the platform. This role offers hands-on leadership in a hybrid, outcome-focused environment with a strong focus on learning and growth., * Lead and grow a cross-functional agile team of 7-10 software engineers * Collaborate with Product, Business, Architecture, and Data Science to define technical strategy for payments * Translate functional specs into high-performance designs and break work into valuable tasks * Promote technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement * Hire, onboard, and manage performance; set goals and prioritise workload * Foster team identity, engagement, and healthy dynamics with an agile coach * Mentor team members and develop their professional growth ## Related Videos - [Getting to Know Your Legacy (System) with AI-Driven Software Archeology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1437-getting-to-know-your-legacy-system-with-ai-driven-software-archeology) - [Practical performance tuning for Serverless Java on AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2075-practical-performance-tuning-for-serverless-java-on-aws) - [Augmented Intelligence for transport planning: Human in the Loop Modelling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/72-augmented-intelligence-for-transport-planning-human-in-the-loop-modelling) - [Beam Me Up, Java! Unraveling the Warp-Speed Evolution: A Journey through Java LTS Versions 11 to 21](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/658-beam-me-up-java-unraveling-the-warp-speed-evolution-a-journey-through-java-lts-versions-11-to-21) - [Why your codebase lies to AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100281-why-your-codebase-lies-to-ai) - [Java with a Clojure mindset](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/103-java-with-a-clojure-mindset) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Spanish Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/353-spanish-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)