Engineering Manager (Data & Platform)

Engineering Manager (Data & Platform)Country: SpainSantander Auto Softwareis building a brand-new,state of the artglobal software platform and product suite that is being rolled out across Europe.The business is 100% enabled by modern software technology and the organisation iscomprisedof skilled software builders distributed across Europe.The leadership team is made up of experienced individuals with accomplished backgrounds working with global tech players.We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Data & Platform engineering teams.Join us if you are looking for an opportunity towork with a Techcompanymindset andlead software development inProduct Linesbuildingimpactful technology solutions that serve thousands of international customers.This role is likely to be a good fit if you relish a large scope of ownership and the opportunity to build high performing software teams in partnership with experienced product managers, technical programmanagersand software developers.Santander is proud of being an organisation where there are equal opportunities regardless of gender identity,cultureand disability.Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businessesprosper.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGYou willmanagea world-class team of typically 14 Engineers across Data & Platforms to define,driveand execute on the business vision.Working as a part of a team of engineering leaders, you will run and help to evolve our engineering practices.As a manager you will develop a team of highly motivated and talented individuals that can collaborate effectively withpeople in a variety of rolesacross the organisation.Youfacilitatethe design, build and support of software features and capabilities that empower and delight our customers.We need someone like you to help us achieve excellence indifferent ways:Be responsible forthe overall development life cycle of the solution and manage complex projects with significantbottom lineimpactPartner with Product Managers in developing a road map toprovidecompelling capabilities that helps us succeed in our business goalsWork with senior engineers to assess feasibility and develop the best technical design and approach for new product developmentInstil best practices for software development and documentation, assure delivery meet requirements, and delivers the intended quality of work on tight schedulesFacilitate growth and progression of direct reportsMonitor and improve team performanceusingmetrics,feedbackand continuous learningPartner with HR and technology peers to ensure our ways of working are aligned with the key needs of the wider Santander organisation.EXPERIENCERunning agile and/or lean software delivery processes with consistency.Project management experience as useful plus.Disambiguating and assessing technological feasibility of product and technological prioritiesDeliveringsoftwarein a fast-pacedworking cultureDeterminingthe minimumappropriate scopeof workrequiredto meet a business need and deliveringSoftware engineeringexperienceas a programmer, preferablyup to a senior levelExperienceworking withthe fundamentals ofourtech stack: Reactive frontend, Java and Kotlinmicro serviceswithRESTful APIs,Containerisation with Kubernetes,PostgreSQL, event-driven architecturewith Kafka,Cloud infrastructure (AWS)Fintech / B2B2C experience usefulSKILLS & KNOWLEDGEWe expect you to be competent and confident with the following:Being self-motivated, self-accountable and comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environmentCommunicating concisely and effectively both verbally and in writing to different audiences(in English)Building adriven,collaborativeand trusting team culture that strives for excellenceandlearning from mistakesTakingownership of technical problems and driving solutionsin partnership with your engineersThinking aboutthe importance of deliveringbusiness value and using datato inform your decisionsBuildinga team culture with a focus on collaboration rather than autonomyEDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field.Orequivalent work experience.#J-***-Ljbffr

Running agile and/or lean software delivery processes with consistency. Project management experience as useful plus. Disambiguating and assessing technological feasibility of product and technological priorities Deliveringsoftwarein a fast-pacedworking culture Determiningthe minimumappropriate scopeof workrequiredto meet a business need and delivering Software engineeringexperienceas a programmer, preferablyup to a senior level Experienceworking withthe fundamentals ofourtech stack: Reactive frontend, Java and Kotlinmicro serviceswithRESTful APIs,Containerisation with Kubernetes,PostgreSQL, event-driven architecturewith Kafka,Cloud infrastructure (AWS) Fintech / B2B2C experience useful SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE We expect you to be competent and confident with the following: Being self-motivated, self-accountable and comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment Communicating concisely and effectively both verbally and in writing to different audiences(in English) Building adriven,collaborativeand trusting team culture that strives for excellenceandlearning from mistakes Takingownership of technical problems and driving solutionsin partnership with your engineers Thinking aboutthe importance of deliveringbusiness value and using datato inform your decisions Buildinga team culture with a focus on collaboration rather than autonomy EDUCATION ** Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field. Orequivalent work experience. #J-*****-Ljbffr

Santander Auto Software is building a brand-new,state of the artglobal software platform and product suite that is being rolled out across Europe. The business is 100% enabled by modern software technology and the organisation iscomprisedof skilled software builders distributed across Europe. The leadership team is made up of experienced individuals with accomplished backgrounds working with global tech players. We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Data & Platform engineering teams.Join us if you are looking for an opportunity towork with a Techcompanymindset andlead software development inProduct Linesbuildingimpactful technology solutions that serve thousands of international customers.This role is likely to be a good fit if you relish a large scope of ownership and the opportunity to build high performing software teams in partnership with experienced product managers, technical programmanagersand software developers. Santander is proud of being an organisation where there are equal opportunities regardless of gender identity,cultureand disability. Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businessesprosper. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING You willmanagea world-class team of typically 14 Engineers across Data & Platforms to define,driveand execute on the business vision.