Engineering Manager - Data Platform

N26 GmbH

Barcelona, Spain
Not specified; not specified; competitive benefits...
On-site
Leading high-impact engineering teams in platform context
Experience with public cloud providers like aws
Strong understanding of data platform architectures at scale
N26 GmbH is seeking an Engineering Manager for their Data Platform team in Barcelona, Spain. The role involves leading the transformation of the team into a product-oriented platform focused on automation, scalability, and developer enablement, while shaping long-term strategies and fostering a high-performing culture

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a fundamental transformation of the Data Platform team from a traditional service model to a product-oriented platform focused on automation and scalability.
  • You will be responsible for shaping long-term technical strategies that enable scalable ownership models allowing teams to safely leverage platform capabilities autonomously.
  • Benefits include access to a Premium N26 bank account subscription for you and your family members along with a competitive personal development budget.

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N26 GmbH is seeking an Engineering Manager for their Data Platform team in Barcelona, Spain. The role involves leading the transformation of the team into a product-oriented platform focused on automation, scalability, and developer enablement, while shaping long-term strategies and fostering a high-performing culture.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Competitive benefits including personal development budget and fitness discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leading high-impact engineering teams in Platform context
  • Experience with public cloud providers like AWS
  • Strong understanding of data platform architectures at scale
  • Familiarity with platform engineering principles and IaC
  • Proven track record in transforming teams and strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of regulatory constraints in complex environments
  • Ability to navigate balancing speed reliability and risk
  • Experience coaching engineers across data infrastructure domains
  • Influencing stakeholders without relying on formal authority
  • Value long-term sustainability over short-term fixes

Key Requirements

  • Full professional proficiency in English
  • Experience in regulated complex technical environments
  • Background in Platform Infrastructure SRE or DevOps

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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