Software Engineering Manager (Java)
📍 Location: Spain (Hybrid / Remote Flexibility) Seville / Madrid
🔍 Permanent Position | Full-Time
At S&You, we are collaborating with a global technology leader specializing in data and software solutions for mission-critical industries. Our client operates in more than 90 countries, delivering over 300 million digital transactions per year, with a focus on digital transformation in the automotive, housing, and digital identity sectors. Backed by a team of 6,500 professionals worldwide, they are committed to innovation, automation, and cognitive technologies.
To support their continued growth, we are currently seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead multiple development squads working on enterprise-level digital platforms.
🚀 Your Mission
As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading and guiding several agile development squads. Your focus will be to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, secure, and high-performance applications, while mentoring your team, optimizing development processes, and aligning technical strategy with business goals.
🧩 Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical leadership across multiple software development squads.
* Define objectives and track team performance through clear metrics.
* Identify and remove technical roadblocks and bottlenecks.
* Mentor and coach engineers, providing ongoing feedback and development support.
* Collaborate closely with Architecture, Product, Agile, and Design teams to define scalable solutions.
* Oversee code quality, structure, and performance optimization.
* Conduct and participate in code reviews and system design discussions.
* Guide teams through best practices in CI/CD, testing, and secure development.
* Support deployments and the maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
✅ What We’re Looking For
* 8+ years of hands-on experience in the full software development lifecycle.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical leadership or management role.
* Strong technical background with Java, REST/SOAP APIs, and application performance tuning.
* Solid experience with Agile methodologies and cross-functional team environments.
* Deep knowledge of CI/CD tools and processes.
* Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Microservices architecture.
* Proficiency in SQL Server, NoSQL, and/or Oracle databases.
* Experience in API design, middleware, and cloud-hosted applications.
* Knowledge of Business-Driven Design and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
* Awareness of security best practices and vulnerability resolution.
* Previous experience in Performance Engineering and education on non-functional requirements.
* Background in Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions is a strong plus.
* Fluency in English (Spanish is a plus).
🌟 Why Join Us?
* Join a fast-growing, innovative company that is redefining digital ecosystems.
* Take on a key leadership role with impact across global platforms and services.
* Work with diverse, cross-functional teams in an agile, empowering, and collaborative environment.
* Lead the development of applications that directly impact millions of users worldwide.
Ready to drive technical excellence and mentor engineering teams in a global tech environment?
Apply now and be part of a journey that’s shaping the future of digital transformation.