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ZC June INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNCTIONS About the Company Our client is a well-established international tech company with a leading platform in software discovery and distribution, serving millions of users globally in over 18 languages.
With a strong consumer footprint, the company is now accelerating its expansion into the B2B space, both organically and through strategic acquisitions.
In, it took a major leap forward by acquiring a European platform that empowers professionals to make informed software decisions through expert content and smart recommendations.
The Opportunity We are seeking a hands-on Director of Engineering to shape the technical and strategic direction of a large engineering organization (approx.
40+ engineers), without direct line management responsibilities.
This is a high-impact role where you'll mentor engineering leaders, shape best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and strategic alignment.
You'll work closely with Product, Data, Business, and C-Level stakeholders to ensure engineering efforts drive measurable business value.
You will also be responsible for evolving the technical architecture, maintaining high standards in engineering excellence, and championing modern system design, security, and operational maturity.
This is a great fit for someone who thrives on influencing at scale and wants to drive organizational impact through leadership, strategy, and deep technical know-how.
Key Responsibilities Inspirational Leadership Mentor and support engineering leaders across multiple teams (40+ engineers).
Define and improve leadership practices in line with organizational growth.
Foster a culture of feedback, continuous development, and high performance.
Set clear expectations for engineering management roles, aligned with company OKRs.
Promote an inclusive, motivating, and purpose-driven team environment.
Strategic Alignment Build strong partnerships with Product to align on goals and execution.
Use a data-driven approach to identify challenges and opportunities.
Communicate business context clearly to engineering teams.
Understand key business and financial metrics to ensure technical work adds real value.
Define and execute a strategic roadmap aligned with company objectives.
Technical & Operational Excellence Lead the evolution of scalable, secure, and maintainable system architecture.
Champion best practices in engineering quality, performance, and incident management.
Drive adoption of modern infrastructure and frameworks optimized for scale and cost.
Define and uphold high standards for engineering excellence across all domains.
Idóneo Candidate Profile 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
Proven ability to influence large engineering organizations (40+ engineers) without direct people management.
Strong background in engineering and product strategy, architectural design, and cross-functional project execution.
Skilled at working alongside Product, Data, and Business teams to deliver value-aligned solutions.
Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, scalable system design, and cost optimization.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
What’s in It for You A key leadership role in a fast-growing, product-driven tech company.
Attractive equity program.
Comprehensive private health insurance.
Benefits and discounts for transport, meals, and childcare.
2 remote workdays/week
📌 DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
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📍 Barcelona