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# Vp Of Software Engineering

- **Company:** Merlin Digital Partner
- **Location:** Valladolid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Software Bug Management, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Digital Content, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Systems, Load Balancing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Autoscaling, ReactJS, Backend, Graphql, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/vp-of-software-engineering-en-valladolid-ID-365599953

## About the Role

10+ years
Experience building and scaling
enterprise-level SaaS platforms
in
digital content
industry
platforms strongly preferred.
10+ years
Experience building
highly scalable application
. Preferable with the following stack: PHP, Symphony, NodeJS & ReactJS, ElasticSearch, MySL, Postgres, Redist. Experience working in the cloud (preferred AWS) and in DevOps concepts. CICD, IaaC, Docker, ECS, etc.
Strong experience working on
backend systems
at scale, using technologies like RESTFul APIs, GraphQL APIs, Autoscaling/Load-balancing and Containers/Microservices.
Demonstrated experience
building, deploying and bug-fixing
complex but well-architected, maintainable, and testable application backends.
Ample exposure to
data-intensive applications
and familiarity with big-data storage, analysis, business intelligence and machine-learning.
Strong
object-oriented
programming and
test-driven
development skills.
Experience:
5+ years
of demonstrated strong leadership in similar team and department size
(+40 people approx.).
Proven track record applying
mature mindset and capacity to lead
within technology area.
Thrives in situations where strong ability to
mitigate and solve conflicts
is key.
Extraordinary
team player
and people person who knows how to
balance people first
with business priorities.

## Description

We areMerlin Digital Partner! Aleading IT and Digital headhunting companywho stands out from the crowd, boasting over a decade of experience. We'vesuccessfully collaborated and played a pivotal role in the growth of industry heavyweightssuch as Wallapop, Glovo, Banc Sabadell, among others.Ouremphasis lies in people-centric approaches and optimizing the selection processes. Ourmission is to revolutionize companies by seamlessly integrating top-tier talent. What sets us apart is ourin-depth understanding of each partner(being their best influencer!), addressing not only their needs but also capturing their essence.We are currently looking for aVice President (VP) of Software Engineeringfor our partner, ahigh-growthcompany located inBarcelona.This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and technical evolution of their platforms and digital content services.The area of responsibility is ample and covers the entire technology offering.The ideal candidate will provideleadership and mentorshipas well asbusinessacumenandunderstanding whilstalso being extremelytechnically minded and capable.Responsibilities:Lead development across platforms and microservices.Design and iterate underlying architecture of software systems.Oversee work of junior to senior-level software engineers and data scientists.Engage in code-reviews and unblocking of work being performed by other engineers.Serve as technical advisor to management on purchase of 3rd-party tools and software implementation complexity to meet business requirements.Collaborate on product strategy and report on implementation progress to Chief Product Officer.Take the initiative and keep high product quality and velocity.Requirements:10+ yearsExperience building and scalingenterprise-level SaaS platformsindigital contentindustryplatforms strongly preferred.10+ yearsExperience buildinghighly scalable application. Preferable with the following stack: PHP, Symphony, NodeJS & ReactJS, ElasticSearch, MySL, Postgres, Redist. Experience working in the cloud (preferred AWS) and in DevOps concepts. CICD, IaaC, Docker, ECS, etc.Strong experience working onbackend systemsat scale, using technologies like RESTFul APIs, GraphQL APIs, Autoscaling/Load-balancing and Containers/Microservices.Demonstrated experiencebuilding, deploying and bug-fixingcomplex but well-architected, maintainable, and testable application backends.Ample exposure todata-intensive applicationsand familiarity with big-data storage, analysis, business intelligence and machine-learning.Strongobject-orientedprogramming andtest-drivendevelopment skills.Experience:5+ yearsof demonstrated strong leadership in similar team and department size(+40 people approx.).Proven track record applyingmature mindset and capacity to leadwithin technology area.Thrives in situations where strong ability tomitigate and solve conflictsis key.Extraordinaryteam playerand people person who knows how tobalance people firstwith business priorities.What we offer:The opportunity to work in amulticultural environmentand manage a world-class team.Amazing officein Barcelona Center.Training budget.Hybridmodel.Flexible andcompetitive salaryplan.Are you ready for the challenge? Apply now!


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