We’re looking for a hands‑on, strategic VP of Engineering

to lead our engineering organization from our Madrid office. You will be responsible for defining the technical vision

and ensuring execution excellence

of our Edge Management Platform.

Why Barbara?

We’re not just another SaaS company. We operate at the intersection of Industrial Edge, AI, and Cybersecurity . With 9 years of stability and backing from industry leaders like Iberdrola

and Caixa , we provide the brains behind Industry 4.0.

You’ll be leading the evolution of our complete Edge Computing platform , spanning cloud SaaS, distributed microservices, edge agents, and embedded Linux systems — powering critical infrastructure where reliability, security, and scalability aren’t optional, they’re fundamental.

The Role

We’re looking for a hands‑on, strategic VP of Engineering

to lead our engineering organization from our Madrid office. You will be responsible for defining the technical vision

and ensuring execution excellence

of our Edge Management Platform.

This is a high‑impact leadership role . You will drive architecture, quality, delivery, and organizational growth while remaining technically involved. You’ll review designs, challenge architectural decisions, unblock teams, and contribute to code when necessary — while primarily focusing on leadership, execution excellence, and platform evolution.

What You’ll Do

Engineering, QA & Platform Leadership

Lead and coordinate all technical teams:

Frontend : Angular

Backend : TypeScript / Node.js, microservices architecture, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, MQTT

Agent : Golang

OS / Embedded : LFS, Yocto, Linux libraries, system‑level components

Quality Assurance : Testing strategy, automation frameworks, and quality processes

Own technical execution

across cloud, edge, and embedded environments.

Build a strong culture of quality , accountability , and operational ownership .

Delivery, Agile & Quality Processes

Own engineering

delivery in close partnership with Product.

Act as Agile/Scrum leader , ensuring effective sprint planning, execution,



and continuous improvement.

Define and evolve testing strategies

across unit, integration, system, and end‑to‑end testing.

Ensure predictable, high‑quality releases

across SaaS, microservices, agents, and OS components.

Balance speed of execution

with robustness , maintainability , and reliability .

Lead and contribute

to system and architecture design.

Ensure best practices

around microservices

architecture, service boundaries, and communication patterns.

Guide the use of Docker

and Kubernetes

for development, deployment, and operations.

Review technical designs , critical code paths, infrastructure‑related decisions, and testing approaches.

Be able to write and modify code

when necessary (prototypes, reviews, unblockers).

DevOps, Cloud & SaaS Operations

Work closely with DevOps to evolve CI/CD pipelines , container workflows, and Kubernetes‑based deployments.

Ensure strong quality gates, automated testing , and safe deployment strategies.

Oversee monitoring, reliability, and operational health

of the SaaS platform.

Drive improvements

in observability, scalability, performance, and incident response.

Promote DevOps , Platform Engineering, and SRE best practices across teams.

Product & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Act as the primary Engineering

counterpart to the Product team.

Support product discovery

with architectural, scalability, and feasibility insights.

Translate product requirements into execution plans , technical designs, and quality strategies.

Collaborate with leadership on company strategy , technical roadmap, and hiring plans.

Scale the engineering organization

thoughtfully as the company grows.





What You’ll Bring (The Essentials)

12+ year s of professional software engineering experience.

Proven experience leading engineering teams , including QA and quality ownership.

Strong background in backend

systems and distributed

architectures.

Solid experience with:

Microservices

architectures

Docker

and kubernetes

Node.js

/ TypeScript

ecosystems

Messaging systems (RabbitMQ , MQTT

or similar)

Linux‑based systems

and edge/embedded environments

Hands‑on leadership

mindset — comfortable reviewing and writing code when necessary.

Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum practices

and quality‑driven development.

Fluent English

and Spanish .

Experience in startup or scale‑up environments .

Experience scaling SaaS

platforms.

Nice to Have (Where you can shine)

Background in Edge Computing , IoT , or embedded systems.

Experience building or evolving QA automation frameworks .

Direct ownership of SaaS platforms

in production environments.

Exposure to cybersecurity

best practices in distributed systems.

Who you are (Soft Skills & Mindset)

Strategic Thinker : You connect architecture decisions with long‑term business impact.

Hands‑On Leader : You lead by example and are not afraid to dive into the code when needed.

Execution‑Oriented : You bring structure, clarity, and predictability to delivery.

Quality‑Driven : You believe reliability is a competitive advantage.

Builder at Heart : You are motivated by building teams, platforms, and culture — not just shipping features.

What’s in it for you

Competitive salary

depending on experience

Hybrid work

2–3 days remote, the rest in our Madrid office.

High‑impact

leadership role in a growing startup

Real influence

over architecture, platform, quality, and engineering culture

Cobee

for meals, transport, and training.

Wellhub

subscription for gyms and mental health.

Epic BBQs

on our terrace with a great team.

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