Engineering Manager

At Melza Recruiting, we are looking for an Engineering Manager to join a leading European tech hub based in Barcelona. This is a unique opportunity to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, driving innovation and aligning technical execution with business goals.

About the Role

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in building and nurturing a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. You will oversee technical execution, project delivery, and team growth, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring growth, motivation, and alignment with company goals.
• Foster a culture of learning, experimentation, and innovation, driving best practices in development.
• Conduct goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback sessions to support team development.
• Collaborate with product teams to attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent.

Project Delivery & Execution

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring they meet timelines and quality standards.
• Optimize task allocation and resources to maximize efficiency and team performance.
• Proactively identify risks and roadblocks, ensuring timely solutions and decision-making.

Technical Strategy & Guidance

• Provide technical leadership, ensuring engineering best practices are followed.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the tech stack, contributing to technical discussions and decisions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define the technical roadmap and strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align on solutions, tools, and development standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance business needs with technical decisions.
• Experience with goal-setting, performance management, and team development.
• Familiarity with DevOps and cloud-based environments is a plus.

What’s in It for You?

• Lead a high-impact engineering team in an international tech hub.
• Drive technical strategy and innovation in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with top-tier professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexibility.

Interested? Apply now or reach out for more details!