Vice President Software Engineering - Group

alpega; Sant Cugat del Vallès; Presencial; EUR 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive package

Flexible working model

International environment

Descripción de la vacante

Alpega Group is seeking a VP of Software Engineering to elevate the engineering function across the group. The role reports to the CEO and is ideally based in Barcelona with hybrid flexibility, and options across Europe.

You will modernize architecture, raise standards and partner with Product to deliver meaningful customer value. This leadership role demands 15+ years in software engineering, with proven experience running large distributed SaaS organizations, and a builder mindset focused on

Formación

• 15+ years in software engineering with significant leadership.
• Led large (100+) distributed SaaS engineering teams.
• Modernized complex systems and scaled platforms.
• Strong in cloud architecture, distributed systems, APIs, DevOps.
• Comfortable operating at strategic and hands-on levels.
• Builder mindset—with high standards.

Responsabilidades

• Platform evolution toward cloud-native, API-first systems.
• Increase delivery velocity, establish engineering KPIs and accountability.
• Build high-performing, product-focused engineering teams.
• Embed AI-assisted development and scalable experimentation with Product.

Conocimientos

Leadership

SaaS engineering

Cloud architecture

DevOps

Distributed systems

Strategic + hands-on

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Alpega Group is looking for a VP of Software Engineering for the group, reporting directly to the CEO, working across the product portfolio. This role will ideally be based in Barcelona (hybrid), with the option to be based across Europe.

WHO WE ARE

Alpega Group is a European leader in end-to-end transportation management solutions, bringing together modular SaaS products that enable shippers, carriers, and logistics partners to operate more efficiently and sustainably. Our portfolio includes cutting-edge Transport Management Systems and Europe’s leading Freight Exchange platforms. With 35+ years of industry expertise and over 40 nationalities working with us to drive success, we are committed to transforming logistics while contributing to a greener, more connected supply chain.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Alpega is building the digital backbone of European transport. We operate a multi-product SaaS platform connecting shippers, carriers, and logistics providers across Europe. We have scale, recurring revenue, and ambition. Now we need to elevate engineering to the next level.

This role is about transforming how we build, ship, scale, and operate software. Engineering must become a true growth engine for the company.

Core Responsibilities

• Platform Evolution: Modernize architecture toward cloud-native, scalable, API-first systems. Simplify complexity and raise technical standards and build a strong DevOps and automation backbone
• Delivery Velocity: Increase speed and predictability of execution, establish clear engineering KPIs and accountability and improve quality, reliability, and deployment frequency
• Engineering Culture: Build high-performing, product-focused engineering teams, raising the bar on architecture, code quality, and ownership. Developing and attracting top engineering talent.
• Innovation Enablement: Embed AI-assisted development and automation, enable data-driven engineering and scalable experimentation as well to partner tightly with Product to deliver meaningful customer value

What success looks like

• Faster releases.
• Fewer handoffs.
• Strong domain ownership.
• Measurable productivity gains.
• Engineering fully aligned to business impact.

What we look for in you

• 15+ years in software engineering, with significant leadership experience
• Have led large (100+), distributed SaaS engineering organizations
• Have modernized complex systems and scaled platforms
• Strong in cloud architecture, distributed systems, APIs, DevOps
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels
• Clear thinker, direct communicator, high standards
• Builder mindset — not a caretaker

What we offer you

• A culture built on transparency, excellence, and personal development—where growth truly matter.
• A Competitive package
• A flexible working model
• Work in an international environment with 40+ nationalities and a dynamic, scaling SaaS business.

Our commitment to you

With over 500 colleagues worldwide, the Alpega Group is a diverse, global community. We are committed to ensuring every employee feels included, supported, and empowered to grow. If you require any support during your application process, please reach directly to the talent partner handling this role.

We look forward to hearing from you and wish you the best of luck with your application!