Lead Technical Manager Role in Fintech AI - Drive Innovation in Financial Wellness

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JR Spain, on behalf of its client Cleo, is actively recruiting for a Technical Lead Manager in Catalunya, Spain. This government-backed initiative aims to enhance financial literacy through advanced AI. The role is designed for experienced professionals eager to lead a high-performing engineering team, focusing on developing innovative financial wellness tools. This opportunity offers substantial career growth within a leading AI fintech organization. Cleo's mission is to revolutionize the world's relationship with money, making advanced financial management accessible to everyone. As a Technical Lead Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the technical direction of a product squad, ensuring pragmatic trade-offs and fostering healthy engineering practices. This is a key position for driving significant user impact and contributing to the company's ongoing success.

Technical Lead Manager - AI Fintech in Catalunya, Spain

JR Spain, on behalf of its esteemed client Cleo, is actively seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead Manager to join their innovative team in Catalunya, Spain. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to lead a cross-functional product squad, merging hands-on technical expertise with robust people management skills. Cleo, a leader in AI financial assistance, is dedicated to transforming users' relationships with money, making sophisticated financial management accessible to all.

This position is ideal for experienced professionals passionate about building impactful AI-driven products within the fintech sector. You will guide a team of 4-5 engineers, collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Data teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance user financial well-being. The role demands strong technical judgment, a commitment to agile methodologies, and a proven ability to foster a collaborative and productive team environment. If you are driven by innovation and aspire to make a significant difference in the fintech landscape, this opportunity presents a compelling career trajectory.

• Job Title: Technical Lead Manager
• Location: Catalunya, Spain
• Company: Cleo (Client of JR Spain)
• Key Responsibilities: Technical leadership, people management, product development, roadmap shaping, agile delivery.
• Required Skills: Ruby on Rails, leadership, coaching, agile methodologies, collaboration.
• Opportunity: Drive innovation in AI financial technology, career growth, impact millions of users.

Skills

• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails development, including data modeling, API creation, and business logic services
• Proven experience leading technical delivery within a product squad or engineering team
• Demonstrated ability in line management and coaching engineers, including performance feedback and development planning
• Strong technical judgment for balancing delivery speed, quality, scalability, and long-term investment
• Comfort with agile methodologies, automated testing, observability, A/B testing, and feature flags
• Collaborative approach with Product, Design, Analytics, and Engineering partners
• Experience in helping teams build healthy habits and improve ways of working
• 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
• Partner with Product Managers, Staff Engineers, and other technical leaders to shape roadmaps and achieve squad OKRs
• Define and steer the technical direction of the squad, making pragmatic trade-offs
• Create conditions for effective delivery by providing clarity and unblocking progress
• Run regular 1:1s, provide actionable feedback, and support engineers' development and growth
• Contribute hands-on to the Ruby on Rails monolith using best practices
• Collaborate across departments to deliver features impacting user financial health
• Support engineers through development, performance conversations, and growth planning

How to apply

• Prepare Your Application: Compile your most recent CV/resume, highlighting relevant experience in Ruby on Rails, technical leadership, and people management.
• Review Requirements: Ensure you meet all the specified qualifications and skills, particularly your experience with agile methodologies and hands-on coding.
• Submit Your Application: Visit the Eurojobs website and navigate to the job listing for the Technical Lead Manager.
• Complete Application Form: Fill out the online application form accurately and thoroughly.
• Click Apply Now: Locate and click the 'Apply Now' button to submit your candidacy.
• Expected Timeline: Applications are open until December 18, 2026. Early applications are encouraged.
• Contact Information: For any queries, please refer to the contact details provided on the Eurojobs advertisement.