VP of Software Engineering

VP of Software Engineering We are Merlin Digital Partner ! A leading IT and Digital headhunting company who stands out from the crowd, boasting over a decade of experience. We've successfully collaborated and played a pivotal role in the growth of industry heavyweights such as Wallapop, Glovo, Banc Sabadell, among others. Our emphasis lies in people-centric approaches and optimizing the selection processes . Our mission is to revolutionize companies by seamlessly integrating top-tier talent . What sets us apart is our in-depth understanding of each partner (being their best influencer!), addressing not only their needs but also capturing their essence. We are currently looking for a Vice President (VP) of Software Engineering for our partner, a high-growth company located in Barcelona . 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 provide leadership and mentorship as well as business acumen and understanding whilst also being extremely technically 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+ 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. What we offer: The opportunity to work in a multicultural environment and manage a world-class team. Amazing office in Barcelona Center. Training budget. Hybrid model . Flexible and competitive salary plan. Are you ready for the challenge? Apply now! Departments IT Management Locations Barcelona Remote status Hybrid Values About Merlin Digital Partner 🚀 Merlin Digital Partner: Your Strategic Talent Partner in the Digital Ecosystem 🚀 At Merlin , we are a leading talent acquisition consultancy with over 20 years of experience in the digital world. We proudly support startups, scaleups, and corporates in more than 10 countries , helping them find the talent they need to thrive across 15+ areas of specialization . What sets us apart? Our strategic analysis of each company, combined with a powerful network of professionals . We dive deep into understanding your business, enabling organizational transformation that aligns with your goals and maximizes growth. But that’s not all! We also work closely with talented professionals looking to advance their careers. Whether it’s optimizing LinkedIn profiles , updating job titles , or creating the right keywords to boost visibility, we ensure that your online presence truly reflects your potential. Shake-Up your CV with us! Let’s work together to achieve your next big milestone! 💡