ph3About Stark /h3 pStark builds the world’s most powerful electric motorcycles. From the VARG MX to the road-legal VARG EX SM, our bikes have won world championships and are engineered to outperform anything with a combustion engine. We’re based in Sant Boi, Barcelona, growing fast (77% year‑on‑year) and building a team that will take us even further. Our mission is to lead the way toward a sustainable motorcycle industry by reducing plastic and CO2 pollution. /p h3Role /h3 pThe Engineering Manager – Web owns the delivery and technical health of both the Frontend and Backend web teams. This hands‑on leadership role involves product and project management, bug triage, and ensuring the web stack meets business needs. The primary domain is e‑commerce, but scope extends to any web‑related challenge that surfaces across the company. /p h3Team Delivery Leadership /h3 ul liManage and grow the Frontend and Backend web engineering teams: hiring, 1:1s, career development, performance reviews. /li liOwn sprint planning, prioritization, and day‑to‑day project management across both teams. /li liBe the single point of accountability for getting things shipped—coordinate across design, product, QA, and external vendors as needed. /li liStep in personally to unblock critical issues: debug production incidents, write code, review PRs. /li /ul h3E‑Commerce Web Platform /h3 ul liDrive the architecture, reliability, and evolution of the e‑commerce platform (catalog, cart, checkout, payments, order management). /li liOwn integrations with payment providers, ERP systems, and third‑party services. /li liEnsure the platform handles high‑volume traffic and transaction spikes without degradation. /li liIdentify and resolve performance bottlenecks across the full stack. /li /ul h3Technical Ownership /h3 ul liMaintain high code quality standards through code reviews, testing practices, and CI/CD pipelines. /li liMake pragmatic architectural decisions that balance speed of delivery with long‑term maintainability. /li liManage cloud infrastructure and deployments (AWS); handle DevOps tasks including monitoring, alerting, and incident response. /li liKeep the security posture strong—WAF configuration, dependency management, access controls. /li /ul h3AI Tooling /h3 ul liDrive adoption of AI‑assisted development tools (Claude, Cursor, Copilot) across both teams to accelerate delivery and code quality.



/li liContinuously evaluate emerging AI tools and integrate them into the development workflow where they add real value. /li /ul h3Cross‑Functional Problem Solving /h3 ul liAct as the go‑to technical resource for any web‑related need that arises across the company. /li liBuild internal tools, dashboards, and automations when they solve real problems. /li liCollaborate closely with the IT Director to align web team priorities with company‑wide technology strategy. /li /ul h3Authority Powers /h3 ul liAuthority to define technical standards, tooling, and workflows for both web teams. /li liDecision‑making power over sprint priorities and resource allocation within the web engineering scope. /li liDirect access to company leadership for fast escalation and alignment on business‑critical issues. /li liFreedom to evaluate and adopt new technologies, frameworks, and services that improve delivery or platform performance. /li liAuthority to propose and drive process improvements across the web development lifecycle. /li /ul h3What You Will Bring to Stark /h3 h3Must Have /h3 ul li5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years managing engineering teams. /li liDeep proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript across both frontend (React, Next.js, or equivalent) and backend (Node.js, Express, or equivalent). /li liProven experience building and scaling e‑commerce platforms with high transaction volumes. /li liSolid Python knowledge for scripting, automation, data processing, or backend services. /li liWorking DevOps skills: CI/CD pipelines, AWS services (EC2, ECS, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, RDS), containerization, monitoring. /li liExperience with payment gateway integrations and order management workflows. /li liTrack record of managing both product and project delivery—not just technical execution. /li liHands‑on experience with AI‑assisted development tools (Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar) and a clear vision for integrating AI into engineering workflows. /li liStrong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.



/li /ul h3Nice to Have /h3 ul liExperience with headless commerce architectures or composable commerce stacks. /li liFamiliarity with ERP integrations (SAP, NetSuite, or similar). /li liExperience with infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, CloudFormation). /li liBackground in B2B and B2C e‑commerce models. /li liKnowledge of web security best practices and WAF management. /li liExperience working in a fast‑growing, scaling company. /li /ul h3Performance Criteria /h3 ul liDelivery velocity: features, fixes, and integrations shipped on time and at quality. /li liPlatform uptime and performance under high‑volume traffic conditions. /li liTeam health: retention, growth, engagement, and hiring pipeline effectiveness. /li liIncident response: mean time to detection and resolution for production issues. /li liCode quality metrics: test coverage, PR review turnaround, deployment frequency. /li liStakeholder satisfaction: ability to translate business needs into shipped solutions with minimal back‑and‑forth. /li /ul h3Why Work With Us? /h3 ul liThe chance to work on a product people are genuinely passionate about. /li liA fast‑growing company with real momentum. /li liA creative, international team based in Barcelona. /li liCompetitive salary and benefits package. /li liDirect access to riders, race teams, and the product — this is not a remote‑from‑the‑product role. /li liSubsidized lunch in our in‑house restaurant. /li liFree access to our in‑house gym (including weekends!). /li li30 days of paid vacation. /li /ul pAt Stark, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, neurodiversity, or disability, feels a true sense of belonging. We believe that diverse teams make better decisions and that a culture of equity is a prerequisite for innovation. /p pAccessibility: If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process (such as assistive technology, extra time, or a specific format), please let us know at . We are here to support you. /p pWe encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are excited to see how your unique perspective can help us grow. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Engineering Manager — Web (Barcelona)
🏢 Stark Future
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