Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Head of Engineering

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Head of Engineering

Scaling company

Barcelona (hybrid)

Salary range: From 80k onwards depending on experience

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead and scale our engineering organization. This role is central to driving technical excellence, shaping long-term technology strategy, and ensuring seamless alignment with business objectives.

The CTO will oversee multiple teams, including Platform, Integrations, Security (CISO), and—on a dotted-line basis—the Data function (with potential for a direct reporting line). Working closely with Tech Leads and developers across Backend (.NET), iOS, Android, and SRE, the CTO will foster collaboration, innovation, and engineering best practices to build scalable, high-performing systems.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute a comprehensive technology strategy that directly supports business growth and innovation.

Lead and scale high-performing engineering teams, promoting professional development, wellbeing, and engagement.

Champion a strong culture of engineering excellence, software quality, and continuous improvement.

Oversee technical architecture to ensure systems are secure, scalable, and maintainable.

Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and business leadership to align roadmaps and priorities.

Introduce and drive the adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance productivity and innovation.

Ensure the security, reliability, and resilience of the organization’s technology infrastructure.

Define and track OKRs and performance metrics to measure engineering outcomes and impact.

Candidate Profile - Experience & Skills

8+ years of experience in software engineering, including 3+ years in leadership roles.

Proven success leading engineering organizations in agile environments.

Strong background in software architecture, distributed systems, and microservices.

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also valuable).

Proficiency in Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, and both relational and NoSQL databases.

Solid understanding of DevOps and SRE practices, including CI/CD and automation.

Familiarity with programming languages such as .NET, C#, Kotlin, or Swift.

Previous experience in high-traffic, cloud-native environments.

Skilled mentor with the ability to guide Tech Leads and developers and make strategic technical decisions under pressure.

Mindset & Abilities

Passion for innovation, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.

Comfortable working within Agile and DevOps cultures.

Fluent in English and proficient in Spanish.

Our Mission

We help global enterprises accelerate their digital transformation journeys by building scalable, high-impact products and infrastructures that redefine innovation, performance, and value.