Lead Technical Manager - AI Financial Assistant Role in Spain

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This opportunity is for a Technical Lead Manager position, overseeing a product squad focused on advancing AI financial assistant technology. The role requires a blend of technical leadership and people management, crucial for building user-centric financial health products. The company, a profitable and fast-growing unicorn, emphasizes innovation and continuous development. This position represents excellent top companies hiring in the region. The ideal candidate will champion technical direction, facilitate efficient delivery, and mentor a team of engineers. This position represents excellent latest jobs in the region. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about shaping the future of financial technology and driving meaningful outcomes through collaborative effort and strong engineering principles.

Technical Lead Manager - AI Financial Assistant in Spain

Cleo is revolutionizing the financial technology landscape by building the world's first AI financial assistant. We are a profitable, fast-growing unicorn with millions of users and significant ARR. We are looking for an exceptional Technical Lead Manager to join our team in Canarias, Spain, to lead a product squad and drive the development of innovative financial products. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of personal finance and work with a talented, driven team.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software engineering, particularly with Ruby on Rails, and demonstrated experience in people management. You will be responsible for guiding a team of 4-5 engineers, fostering their growth, and ensuring the successful delivery of product initiatives. Our engineering culture emphasizes ownership, continuous learning, and collaboration.

• Job Title: Technical Lead Manager
• Location: Canarias, Spain
• Company: Cleo
• Key Responsibilities: Leading engineering teams, people management, technical direction, product development.
• Required Skills: Ruby on Rails, Agile Methodologies, Team Leadership, Technical Judgment.
• Closing Date: 18 December 2026

Skills

• * Proven experience in leading technical delivery within a product squad or engineering team
• * Strong ability to line manage and coach engineers, including providing feedback and development support
• * Excellent technical judgment for balancing delivery speed, quality, and scalability
• * Proficiency in Agile methodologies, automated testing, observability, and A/B testing
• * Collaborative approach with Product, Design, Analytics, and Engineering partners
• * Experience in building healthy team habits and improving ways of working
• * Hands-on contribution to a Ruby on Rails monolith, including data models and APIs
• * Experience with React Native (TypeScript) for frontend development is a plus
• * Familiarity with Python for machine learning services is beneficial
• * Expertise in PostgreSQL and AWS hosting is advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities:

• * Lead and develop a squad of 4-5 engineers, balancing hands-on technical contribution with people management
• * Partner with Product Managers and Staff Engineers to define and execute a clear product roadmap and squad OKRs
• * Define and steer the technical direction of the squad, making pragmatic trade-offs for speed, quality, and scalability
• * Create an environment for effective delivery by providing clarity and removing obstacles
• * Conduct regular 1:1s, offer actionable feedback, and support engineers' growth and performance
• * Contribute hands-on to the Ruby on Rails monolith using best practices like automated testing and observability
• * Collaborate across departments to deliver and iterate on features impacting user financial health
• * Drive proactive use of Engineering Principles in daily decision-making

How to apply

• Visit the application portal via the provided link.
• Review the full job description and ensure you meet the outlined qualifications.
• Prepare your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant technical and leadership experience.
• Submit your application through the official link provided.
• The closing date for applications is 18 December 2026.
• Candidates are encouraged to follow Cleo on LinkedIn for updates.
• Cleo is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process, considering all candidates on their merits.
• Reasonable adjustments can be made at any stage of the process upon request.