Technical Lead Manager - Software Engineering Leadership Role in Spain

Further Details

Seeking a Technical Lead Manager for a pioneering AI financial assistant company in Navarra, Spain. This full-time role involves leading a cross-functional product squad, balancing technical contribution with line management responsibilities. Candidates will work with Ruby on Rails monoliths, implement automated testing practices, and collaborate across engineering, product, and design teams to deliver features enhancing user financial health. Additionally, latest jobs are available for qualified candidates. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package with equity, health insurance, mental health support, and a learning platform. Requirements include experience in technical delivery, agile methodologies, and people management. This position represents a significant career opportunity in Spain's growing technology sector, particularly for professionals interested in fintech innovation and AI-driven financial solutions.

Technical Lead Manager - Software Engineering Leadership in Spain

Cleo is revolutionizing personal finance with an AI-powered assistant that genuinely understands user needs. This forward-thinking company seeks a Technical Lead Manager to guide product squads in Navarra, Spain, where innovation meets financial wellness. The role perfectly suits experienced software engineers transitioning into leadership positions within Europe's dynamic fintech landscape.

• Lead cross-functional teams building next-generation financial solutions
• Balance hands-on Ruby on Rails development with people management
• Shape technical strategy while maintaining delivery excellence
• Work in a collaborative environment with product, design, and data teams

As a key member of Cleo's engineering organization, you'll influence product direction while mentoring talented engineers. The company's commitment to diversity, transparency, and continuous learning creates an ideal environment for professional growth. This position offers the rare chance to build something meaningful in the rapidly evolving AI and fintech sectors.

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, helping shape and scope work through to delivery
• 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, and enjoy shaping work beyond just the technical bits
• A track record of helping teams build healthy habits, improve ways of working and deliver meaningful outcomes
• Alignment with our 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

• 💼 Review the complete job description and required qualifications
• 🎯 Prepare your updated CV highlighting Ruby on Rails and leadership experience
• 📅 Note the application deadline: 18 December 2026
• 🌐 Click the apply now link to submit your application through the official portal
• 📧 Ensure your contact information is current for recruiter communication
• ⏳ Allow time for the selection process which may include technical assessments and interviews