AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Lead Full Stack Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership for a team of senior engineers building and enhancing software products for a integral printing and packaging company. You will own architectural decisions across a Node.js and Next.js stack, set engineering standards, conduct code reviews, drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools including GitHub Copilot and Claude Code, and act as the primary technical counterpart to client stakeholders. The role combines architecture, delivery ownership, and direct client engagement across a distributed engineering team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Own the technical direction and architecture of the platform across backend (Node.js) and frontend (Next.js);
- Lead and mentor a team of senior backend, frontend, QA automation, and AI engineers;
- Translate business initiatives into technical roadmaps, break down epics, and drive estimation;
- Conduct code reviews, define engineering standards, and safeguard code quality across the team;
- Drive adoption of an AI-driven SDLC by integrating AI‑assisted development tools into day‑to‑day workflows;
- Partner with client stakeholders on architecture reviews, technical strategy,



and CRO/A/B testing implementation;
- Oversee the maintenance backlog, bug triage, and prioritization alongside the Project Manager;
- Ensure security and quality gates are enforced across all releases;
- Remove blockers and act as the escalation point for technical risks.

MUST HAVES

- 7+ years in software engineering, including 2+ years leading engineering teams ;
- Deep expertise in Node.js and React/Next.js in production environments;
- Strong architectural background in distributed systems, API design, scalability, and performance ;
- Hands‑on experience with AWS ;
- Proven track record of setting engineering standards, code review culture, and CI/CD practices ;
- Experience working directly with client stakeholders and translating business goals into technical plans;
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

NICE TO HAVES

- Familiarity with Databricks or data lake architectures;
- Exposure to CRO and A/B testing programs;
- Experience leading distributed or hybrid teams across multiple geographies;
- Background in manufacturing, industrial, or B2B SaaS domains.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

- Professional growth : Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation : USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
- Exciting projects : Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
- Flextime : Flexible schedule with remote and office options.

Meet Our Recruitment Process

Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.

If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.

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📌 Lead Full Stack Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 AgileEngine
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