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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineering Manager (Data & Platform) - **Company:** Banco Santander, S.A. - **Location:** Píñar, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, PostgreSQL, Software Engineering, Kotlin, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.recruit.net/job/engineering-manager-data-platform-jobs/9E587F66F4FF8A45 ## About the Role 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 Delivering software in a fast-paced working culture Determining the minimum appropriate scope of work required to meet a business need and delivering Software engineering experience as a programmer, preferably up to a senior level Experience working with the fundamentals of our tech stack: Reactive frontend, Java and Kotlin micro services with RESTful APIs, Containerisation with Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, event-driven architecture with 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 a driven, collaborative and trusting team culture that strives for excellence and learning from mistakes Taking ownership of technical problems and driving solutions in partnership with your engineers Thinking about the importance of delivering business value and using data to inform your decisions Building a team culture with a focus on collaboration rather than autonomy, Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field. Or equivalent work experience. ## Description Gain full access to exclusive job listings from leading companies worldwide. * Verified, High-Quality Jobs Only No ads, scams, or junk-just genuine opportunities. * Focus on Real Opportunities Explore thousands of open positions tailored to your lifestyle, including flexible remote jobs. * Exclusive Resume Review Receive expert feedback with personalized suggestions to enhance your resume., You will manage a world-class team of typically 14 Engineers across Data & Platforms to define, drive and 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 with people in a variety of roles across the organisation. You facilitate the 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 in different ways: Be responsible for the overall development life cycle of the solution and manage complex projects with significant bottom line impact Partner with Product Managers in developing a road map to provide compelling capabilities that helps us succeed in our business goals Work with senior engineers to assess feasibility and develop the best technical design and approach for new product development Instil best practices for software development and documentation, assure delivery meet requirements, and delivers the intended quality of work on tight schedules Facilitate growth and progression of direct reports Monitor and improve team performance using metrics, feedback and continuous learning Partner with HR and technology peers to ensure our ways of working are aligned with the key needs of the wider Santander organisation. ## Related Videos - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [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) - [Flex your Energy: Building a Cloud-Native Platform for Renewable Energy Communities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1990-flex-your-energy-building-a-cloud-native-platform-for-renewable-energy-communities) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) ## Related Articles - [Spanish Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/353-spanish-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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