Tech Lead Engineer

Location: ESP - Barcelona, ESP - Bilbao

Remote Type: Hybrid (8 days/month)

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Join us at Wolters Kluwer and be part of a dynamic global technology company that makes a difference every day. We’re innovators with impact. We provide expert software and information solutions that the world’s leading professionals rely on, in the moments that matter most.

We are currently looking for a Tech Lead Engineer​ to join our team.

About the Role:

As a Technical Lead / Engineering Manager, you will combine a strong background in IT with a balanced hybrid role focused on people management, technical leadership, and hands-on execution. You will lead a specialized engineering team, drive critical technology projects, and ensure high-quality software delivery while aligning technical execution with broader business and engineering objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team, driving career development, performance reviews, and agile delivery.
• Balance technical oversight and architecture with team management, coordinating directly with stakeholders and other engineering verticals.
• Design and oversee robust backend applications and microservices using .NET Core.
• Define and optimize CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and modern infrastructure management via Terraform (IaC) and Kubernetes.
• Architect scalable cloud solutions leveraging Azure PaaS and core enterprise cloud services.
• Oversee rigorous software testing, code quality standards, and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Drive technical strategy, resolve architectural blockers, and manage cross-functional technical initiatives.

Skills & Requirements:

• Education & Foundation: Degree in Information Technology (Grado en IT) or equivalent technical background.
• Team & People Management: Proven experience leading technical teams, managing agile processes, mentoring engineers, and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Backend Architecture: Strong proficiency in .NET Core, microservices design patterns, and scalable application development.
• DevOps & Infrastructure: Solid hands-on or oversight experience with ADO Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Cloud Platform (Azure): Deep knowledge of Azure PaaS and core cloud ecosystem services.
• Complex Troubleshooting & Strategy: Ability to bridge high-level technical decisions with practical execution and advanced system optimization.
• Nice-to-Have: Familiarity with modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Data Lakes.

If you think that you have the needed requirements click on the apply button to join us and be the difference. If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with local regulations.

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Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.