Lead Software Engineer - AI Financial Assistant

Further Details

We are seeking a Technical Lead Manager to spearhead a product squad focused on developing cutting-edge AI financial assistant technology. This role demands a blend of technical acumen and leadership, guiding a team of engineers to create innovative solutions that empower users financially. The position is based in Aragón, Spain, offering a chance to work within a forward-thinking organization committed to transforming financial relationships. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned engineer to contribute to a company that has achieved unicorn status and boasts millions of satisfied users. You will play a key role in defining technical roadmaps, implementing robust engineering practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within your team. The company values original thinkers and offers a supportive environment for professional development.

Lead Software Engineer - AI Financial Assistant in Aragón, Spain

Embark on an exciting career journey as a Lead Software Engineer with Cleo, a revolutionary AI financial assistant company. This role is based in the vibrant region of Aragón, Spain, and offers a unique chance to contribute to a profitable, fast-growing unicorn that is transforming how people manage their money. If you are a forward-thinking engineer with a passion for innovation and leadership, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a team dedicated to making a significant impact.

We are looking for individuals who excel in a dynamic environment, possess strong technical expertise in Ruby on Rails, and have a proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams. You will be instrumental in shaping product roadmaps, driving technical excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Cleo is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process for all candidates.

• Job Title: Lead Software Engineer
• Location: Aragón, Spain
• Company: Cleo (JR Spain Client / Employer)
• Key Responsibilities: Technical leadership, people management, roadmap definition, agile delivery, hands-on coding in Ruby on Rails.
• Required Skills: Ruby on Rails expertise, team leadership, agile methodologies, strong technical judgment.
• Benefits: Meaningful equity, comprehensive health insurance, mental health support, paid sabbatical, learning & development platform.

Skills

• Solid experience with Ruby on Rails, building data models, APIs, and business logic services in a production monolith
• Experience leading technical delivery within a product squad or engineering team
• Experience line managing and coaching engineers, including giving feedback, supporting development and navigating performance conversations
• Strong technical judgement, with the ability to balance delivery speed, technical quality, scalability and longer-term investment
• Comfortable delivering with agile methodologies and practices like automated testing, observability, A/B testing, and feature flags
• A collaborative approach - you work well with Product, Design, Analytics and Engineering partners
• A track record of helping teams build healthy habits, improve ways of working and deliver meaningful outcomes
• Alignment with company values and engineering principles

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a squad of 4-5 engineers, balancing hands-on technical contribution with line management, coaching and support for individual growth
• Partner with Product Managers, Staff Engineers and other technical leaders to shape a clear, feasible roadmap and deliver against squad OKRs
• Define and steer the technical direction of your squad, helping the team make pragmatic trade-offs across speed, quality, scalability and long-term maintainability
• Create the conditions for effective delivery by providing clarity, unblocking progress and establishing healthy, sustainable ways of working
• Run regular 1:1s, provide clear and actionable feedback, and support engineers through development, performance conversations and growth planning
• Stay close to the code and contribute hands-on to our Ruby on Rails monolith, using practices such as automated testing, observability, A/B testing and feature flags
• Collaborate across Engineering, Product, Design and Data to deliver and iterate on features that have a meaningful impact on our users’ financial health

How to apply

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• Step 2: Review Job Details 🔎 Thoroughly read the job description, responsibilities, and required qualifications to ensure a strong match with your profile.
• Step 3: Prepare Your Application Documents 📝 Gather your updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), any relevant certifications, and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role.
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• Step 5: Await Confirmation ⏳ You will receive a confirmation once your application has been successfully submitted.
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