Engineering Manager – Access & Control Platform

Jobgether; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote Europe

Flexible hours

Private health insurance

Additional paid leave

Learning budget

Mentorship programs

Team events

Employee discounts

MacBook provided

Global impact projects

Descripción de la vacante

Jobgether is seeking an Engineering Manager – Access & Control Platform in Spain to lead core authentication, authorization, and governance services at global scale. You will mentor a high‑performing backend team, shape architectural direction, and work with product, security, and DevOps to raise reliability and security standards.

The role blends hands‑on technical leadership with people management in a remote‑first, international setting, offering ownership of critical platform services and

Formación

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in an Engineering Manager or Team Lead role.
• Strong backend expertise with Node.js and TypeScript; NestJS a plus.
• Identity & Access Management concepts such as OAuth2/OIDC, RBAC/ABAC, MFA, WebAuthn.
• Experience designing and operating governance systems (rate limiting, quotas, usage control).
• Cloud-native infra and DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, observability.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Terraform, Helm, SNS/SQS, Prometheus, Grafana, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment with an ownership mindset.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and scalable foundational systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a high‑performing engineering team responsible for core access and control capabilities.
• Drive architectural direction, scalability, reliability, and long‑term health of platform services.
• Contribute hands‑on to system design, code reviews, and technical problem‑solving.
• Establish clear priorities, ensure predictable execution, and monitor outcomes.
• Collaborate with product, security, and engineering to align standards and governance.
• Promote engineering excellence by improving development processes and reliability.
• Recruit, coach, and support engineers while fostering an inclusive culture.

Conocimientos

Node.js

TypeScript

NestJS

Backend development

OAuth2/OIDC

RBAC/ABAC

Cloud-native

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD

Herramientas

Terraform

Helm

Prometheus

Grafana

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

SNS/SQS

Descripción del empleo

We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager – Access & Control Platform in Spain. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of critical platform infrastructure focused on secure access, authentication, authorization, and governance systems used at global scale. The role combines technical leadership with people management, offering the chance to shape foundational services that directly impact platform reliability, scalability, and security. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to define technical standards, improve engineering practices, and drive strategic initiatives across the organization. The environment is highly collaborative, fast‑paced, and innovation‑driven, with a strong emphasis on ownership, continuous learning, and engineering excellence. This position is ideal for a hands‑on leader who enjoys solving complex backend and infrastructure challenges while mentoring and growing high‑performing engineering teams in a remote‑first international setting.

Accountabilities

• Lead and mentor a high‑performing engineering team responsible for core access and control capabilities, including authentication, authorization, identity management, and rate limiting systems.
• Drive the architectural direction, scalability, reliability, and long‑term technical health of foundational platform services.
• Contribute hands‑on to system design, code reviews, and technical problem‑solving to support team execution and delivery.
• Establish clear priorities, ensure predictable execution, and monitor measurable outcomes across engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with product, security, and engineering stakeholders to align platform standards, integrations, and governance practices.
• Promote engineering excellence by improving development processes, raising quality standards, and supporting operational reliability.
• Recruit, coach, and support engineers while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth‑oriented team culture.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 3 years in an Engineering Manager or Team Lead role.
• Strong technical expertise in backend development with hands‑on experience in Node.js and TypeScript; familiarity with NestJS is a plus.
• Deep understanding of Identity & Access Management concepts such as OAuth2/OIDC, RBAC/ABAC, session management, MFA, or WebAuthn.
• Experience designing and operating governance systems related to rate limiting, quotas, usage control, or request shaping.
• Solid knowledge of cloud‑native infrastructure and DevOps practices, including AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and observability tooling.
• Familiarity with technologies such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Terraform, Helm, SNS/SQS, Prometheus, Grafana, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder alignment, and decision‑making skills with a pragmatic and ownership‑driven mindset.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and build scalable foundational systems in fast‑paced environments.

Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity within Europe, with optional access to modern offices and co‑working spaces across multiple locations.
• Flexible working hours with a late‑start option to support work‑life balance.
• Private health insurance after the probation period.
• Additional paid leave dedicated to personal well‑being and celebrations.
• Learning and professional development budget to support continuous growth.
• Access to mentorship programs, internal meetups, and hackathons.
• International, inclusive, and collaborative work environment with regular team‑building events.
• Employee discounts on company products and personalized merchandise options.
• Apple MacBook provided as standard work equipment.
• Opportunity to work on large‑scale systems with global impact alongside experienced engineering professionals.