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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vp Of Engineering - **Company:** Gohub - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Linux on Embedded Systems, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, RabbitMQ, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Backend, AngularJS, Yocto, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Front End Software Development, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Software Coding, Docker, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/vp-of-engineering-en-madrid-ID-371357757 ## About the Role Experience in startup or scale?up environments . Experience scaling SaaS platforms. Nice to Have (Where you can shine) Background in Edge Computing , IoT , or embedded systems. Experience building or evolving QA automation frameworks . Direct ownership of SaaS platforms in production environments. Exposure to cybersecurity best practices in distributed systems. Who you are (Soft Skills & Mindset) Strategic Thinker : You connect architecture decisions with long?term business impact. ## Description We're looking for a hands?on, strategicVP of Engineeringto lead our engineering organization from our Madrid office.You will be responsible for defining thetechnical visionand ensuringexecution excellenceof our Edge Management Platform.Why Barbara?We're not just another SaaS company.We operate at the intersection ofIndustrial Edge, AI, and Cybersecurity .With 9 years of stability and backing from industry leaders likeIberdrolaandCaixa , we provide the brains behind Industry 4.0.You'll beleading the evolution of our complete Edge Computing platform , spanning cloud SaaS, distributed microservices, edge agents, and embedded Linux systems - powering critical infrastructure where reliability, security, and scalability aren't optional, they're fundamental.The Role We're looking for a hands?on, strategicVP of Engineeringto lead our engineering organization from our Madrid office.You will be responsible for defining thetechnical visionand ensuringexecution excellenceof our Edge Management Platform.This is ahigh?impact leadership role .You will drive architecture, quality, delivery, and organizational growth while remaining technically involved.You'll review designs, challenge architectural decisions, unblock teams, and contribute to code when necessary - while primarily focusing on leadership, execution excellence, and platform evolution.What You'll Do Engineering, QA & Platform LeadershipLead and coordinate all technical teams:Frontend : AngularBackend : TypeScript / Node.js, microservices architecture, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, MQTTAgent : GolangOS / Embedded : LFS, Yocto, Linux libraries, system?level componentsQuality Assurance : Testing strategy, automation frameworks, and quality processesOwntechnical executionacross cloud, edge, and embedded environments.Build a strong culture ofquality ,accountability , andoperational ownership .Delivery, Agile & Quality ProcessesOwnengineeringdelivery in close partnership with Product.Act asAgile/Scrum leader , ensuring effective sprint planning, execution, and continuous improvement.Define and evolvetesting strategiesacross unit, integration, system, and end?to?end testing.Ensure predictable,high?quality releasesacross SaaS, microservices, agents, and OS components.Balancespeed of executionwithrobustness ,maintainability , andreliability .Lead and contributeto system and architecture design.Ensurebest practicesaroundmicroservicesarchitecture, service boundaries, and communication patterns.Guide the use ofDockerandKubernetesfor development, deployment, and operations.Reviewtechnical designs , critical code paths, infrastructure?related decisions, and testing approaches.Be able to write and modifycodewhen necessary (prototypes, reviews, unblockers).DevOps, Cloud & SaaS OperationsWork closely with DevOps toevolve CI/CD pipelines , container workflows, and Kubernetes?based deployments.Ensure strong quality gates,automated testing , and safe deployment strategies.Oversee monitoring, reliability, andoperational healthof the SaaS platform.Driveimprovementsin observability, scalability, performance, and incident response.PromoteDevOps , Platform Engineering, and SRE best practices across teams.Product & Cross?Functional CollaborationAct as the primaryEngineeringcounterpart to the Product team.Supportproduct discoverywith architectural, scalability, and feasibility insights.Translate product requirements intoexecution plans , technical designs, and quality strategies.Collaborate with leadership oncompany strategy , technical roadmap, and hiring plans.Scale the engineering organizationthoughtfully as the company grows.What You'll Bring (The Essentials)12+ year s of professional software engineering experience.Proven experienceleading engineering teams , including QA and quality ownership.Strong background inbackendsystems anddistributedarchitectures.Solid experience with:MicroservicesarchitecturesDockerandkubernetesNode.js/TypeScriptecosystemsMessaging systems ( RabbitMQ ,MQTTor similar)Linux?based systemsand edge/embedded environmentsHands?on leadershipmindset - comfortable reviewing and writing code when necessary.Strong understanding ofAgile/Scrum practicesand quality?driven development.FluentEnglishandSpanish .Experience instartup or scale?up environments .Experiencescaling SaaSplatforms.Nice to Have (Where you can shine)Background inEdge Computing ,IoT , or embedded systems.Experience building or evolvingQA automation frameworks .Direct ownership ofSaaS platformsin production environments.Exposure tocybersecuritybest practices in distributed systems.Who you are (Soft Skills & Mindset)Strategic Thinker : You connect architecture decisions with long?term business impact.Hands?On Leader : You lead by example and are not afraid to dive into the code when needed.Execution?Oriented : You bring structure, clarity, and predictability to delivery.Quality?Driven : You believe reliability is a competitive advantage.Builder at Heart : You are motivated by building teams, platforms, and culture - not just shipping features.What's in it for youCompetitive salarydepending on experienceHybrid work2-3 days remote, the rest in our Madrid office.High?impactleadership role in a growing startupReal influenceover architecture, platform, quality, and engineering cultureCobeefor meals, transport, and training.Wellhubsubscription for gyms and mental health.Epic BBQson our terrace with a great team.#J-*****-Ljbffr ## Related Videos - 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