H3Overview /h3pOur client is a well-established international tech company with a leading platform in software discovery and distribution. Location: Barcelona, Spain. Title: Director of Engineering – IT Telecommunications. Ref: ZC, June 16, 2025. /ppWe are seeking a hands-on Director of Engineering to shape the technical and strategic direction of a large engineering organization (approximately 40+ engineers), without direct line management responsibilities. This high-impact role involves mentoring engineering leaders, shaping best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strategic alignment. You will collaborate with Product, Data, Business, and C-Level stakeholders to ensure engineering efforts drive measurable business value, evolve the technical architecture, and champion security and operational maturity. This role suits someone who thrives on influencing at scale and driving organizational impact through leadership, strategy, and deep technical know-how. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliMentor and support engineering leaders across multiple teams (40+ engineers). /liliDefine and improve leadership practices in line with organizational growth. /liliFoster a culture of feedback, continuous development, and high performance. /liliSet clear expectations for engineering management roles, aligned with company OKRs. /liliPromote an inclusive, motivating, and purpose-driven team environment. /liliBuild strong partnerships with Product to align on goals and execution. /liliUse a data-driven approach to identify challenges and opportunities; communicate business context clearly to engineering teams. /liliUnderstand key business and financial metrics to ensure technical work adds real value. /liliDefine and execute a strategic roadmap aligned with company objectives. /liliLead the evolution of scalable, secure, and maintainable system architecture. /liliChampion best practices in engineering quality, performance, and incident management. /liliDrive adoption of modern infrastructure and frameworks optimized for scale and cost. /liliDefine and uphold high standards for engineering excellence across all domains. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulli10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles. /liliProven ability to influence large engineering organizations (40+ engineers) without direct people management. /liliStrong background in engineering and product strategy, architectural design, and cross-functional project execution. /liliSkilled at working alongside Product, Data, and Business teams to deliver value-aligned solutions. /liliDeep expertise in cloud infrastructure, scalable system design, and cost optimization. /liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills. /li /ulh3Benefits /h3ulliA key leadership role in a fast-growing, product-driven tech company. /liliAttractive equity program. /liliComprehensive private health insurance. /liliBenefits and discounts for transport, meals, and childcare. /lili2 remote workdays per week. /li /ulh3Apply now /h3pInterested candidates should submit their CV. Attach your CV (max. 10MB). /p #J-18808-Ljbffr