Engineering Manager – Core Platform & APIs
- Barcelona
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Lead and mentor the engineers building our operational tools and APIs — including internal back-office apps, supplier and partner integrations.
- Build and evolve our API ecosystem, supporting internal tools, external partners and third-party services.
- Work closely with the Web Platforms team to ensure alignment on shared services and architecture decisions.
- Define and guide the transition to the new architecture or improvements in the current one, ensuring performance, modularity and maintainability.
- Collaborate with DevOps and CMAC’s engineering teams to build resilient, observable and scalable systems.
- Drive engineering best practices, technical decisions, and long-term platform thinking.
- Promote a culture of ownership, quality and continuous delivery.
We’re in the middle of a transformation while we keep growing our business, and you’ll be a key part of shaping what comes next. Today, we work with:
- Backend: PHP 7.x / 8.x, Yii 1, Symfony 2.x/4.x, NodeJS
- Frontend: Vanilla JS, web components, Angular 1.x (legacy projects)
- Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS
- Data & Messaging: MySQL, Redis
- Monitoring & Ops: New Relic, Sentry
- There are legacy projects that we want to move forward so we’re progressively moving to a composable, service-based architecture, with continuous delivery and improved observability.
- Proven experience leading backend or platform engineering teams.
- Strong technical background in PHP (Symfony) and ideally experience (or strong interest) in .NET.
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and scalable API design.
- Familiarity with MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch and large-scale integrations.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native infrastructure.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills — you’ll work with Product, DevOps, Web, Supply and external stakeholders.
- Flexible Work Setup. Hybrid work model with home and office days.
- Competitive Salary & Benefits. Including 25 days of paid holiday, plus your birthday off and Private Health Insurance.
- International & Collaborative Culture. Work in a young, multilingual team that values respect, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.
- Career Growth Opportunities. Suntransfers is part of CMAC Group and ComfortDelGro, one of the largest land transport companies in the world. This gives you the best of both worlds—the agility of a fast-growing team, with the stability and career opportunities of a larger, global group.
- Language Learning Support. Access to English and other European language classes, including German and French, to support your personal and professional growth.
- Work from Anywhere. Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks a year.
- Referral Program. We believe in the power of great teams and strong networks. The best people to work with are often those we’ve worked with and enjoyed collaborating with in the past. Help us grow our team by referring great talent to Suntransfers, and earn rewards for bringing in people who share our values.
- Personalized Video Response – You’ll receive a custom video from our Head of Product, made specifically for you, with a case study. In response, we ask for a 15-minute video sharing your thoughts.
- Cultural Fit Interview – A conversation with our People Team to assess alignment with our culture.
- Interview with the Head of Product – A deep dive into your experience and approach.
- 1-to-1 with the Growth Director and CMAC’s Development Team– Separate conversations to align on expectations and collaboration.