Lead Software Engineer - AI Financial Assistant Development

Further Details

This Technical Lead Manager position with JR Spain Client / Employer Cleo is designed for experienced professionals in the AI and financial technology sector. The role emphasizes hands-on contribution to our Ruby on Rails monolith while also fostering the growth of a 4-5 engineer team. Ideal candidates possess strong technical judgment, experience with agile methodologies, and a collaborative spirit to work alongside Product, Design, and Data teams. You will be instrumental in defining technical direction and ensuring pragmatic trade-offs for speed, quality, and scalability, ultimately improving user financial health.

Lead Software Engineer - AI Financial Assistant Development in Spain

JR Spain Client / Employer Cleo is seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead Manager to spearhead innovation in AI financial technology. This is a prime opportunity for a seasoned professional to shape the future of personal finance with a rapidly growing, profitable unicorn.

The role demands a unique blend of technical prowess and leadership acumen, focusing on delivering impactful products that improve user financial health. You will guide a dedicated team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

• Job Title: Technical Lead Manager
• Location: Islas Baleares, Spain
• Company: JR Spain Client / Employer Cleo
• Key Responsibilities: Technical leadership, people management, roadmap development, agile delivery
• Required Skills: Ruby on Rails, 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 monolith development
• Experience leading technical delivery within a product squad or engineering team
• Experience line managing and coaching engineers
• Strong technical judgment and ability to balance delivery speed, quality, scalability, and investment
• Proficiency in agile methodologies, automated testing, observability, A/B testing, and feature flags
• Collaborative approach with Product, Design, Analytics, and Engineering partners
• Track record of helping teams build healthy habits and deliver meaningful outcomes

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, making pragmatic trade-offs across speed, quality, scalability, and long-term maintainability
• Create 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
• Contribute hands-on to the 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 users' financial health

How to apply

• 💼 Review the detailed job description and ensure your qualifications align with the requirements.
• 🔎 Visit the provided application link to submit your interest.
• 📝 Prepare your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any relevant supporting documents.
• ⏳ Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date of 18 December 2026.
• 👉 Follow the instructions on the application portal carefully.
• 🌐 Access the application portal via: https://eurojobs.com/jobs/36953469/apply