SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SPECIALIST - SANTANDER DIGITAL SERVICES

Software Engineering Specialist - Santander Digital Services Country.
Spain Hello! Welcome to the place responsible for developing the technology that improves the lives of 160 million customers around the world! This job offer is an opportunity not only to join a great company but also to collaborate in projects that have a real impact on society.
We are looking for a Software Engineer based in one of our Hubs in Boadilla del Monte, Cantabria, Málaga y Portugal, with at least 5 years of experience in Banksphere, Agile Development, Systems Software Infrastructure, Software Engineering, Leading in the Digital Era, Transforming in a Simple Way, Planning.
Tactical, Strategic, Communicating for Impact, Cross-Team Integration, Innovation, Strategic Thinking Let’s get to know each other! We are undergoing one of the biggest transformations in our history and technology is at the heart of our strategy.
Join our team to play a part in one of the most important technological projects for the financial sector in the world.
One of our guiding principles is continuous innovation, working with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies and adopting all the leading market technology to work with the best tech stack.
We recently received Top Employer certification in Spain, Europe and globally for the sixth consecutive year and we are one of the World’s 25 Best Workplaces.
We are very proud to be an equal opportunities organisation and we are building a dynamic and proactive team.
All we ask from you is that you bring a positive attitude and share our values and a commitment to development of cutting-edge technology, no matter where you come from or where you end up.
Your role We are looking for a Software Engineer based in one of our Hubs in Boadilla del Monte, Cantabria, Málaga y Portugal office, a key team in our technology ecosystem.
‍Your main tasks will be.
Lead technical decision-making and collaborate with architects to design and implement scalable, secure solutions.
Oversee projects focused on infrastructure optimization, cost reduction, and automation.
Drive Agile project execution, ensuring successful delivery while aligning business and technical objectives.
Provide leadership and mentorship to cross-functional international teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Drive the technical vision, providing leadership across the program lifecycle, from initial planning to execution and delivery.
Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to meet project goals and improve overall system efficiency.
Remain attentive to innovations coming from the Group to be able to implement them more easily in Santander UK.
What you’ll bring You’re sure to fit in if you enjoy technology and are constantly learning about new developments, with a keen interest in the risks faced by the bank.
Beyond technical expertise, you should also focus on improving your soft skills and leadership abilities.
Key skills we’ll be looking for.
Extensive experience leading projects in Agile environments, particularly in the financial sector (banking/technology preferred).
Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Docker, Jenkins, OpenShift) and continuous integration/delivery pipelines.
Demonstrated leadership in large-scale software upgrades and infrastructure changes Experience managing technical programs aimed at cost reduction, infrastructure scaling, and automation.
Previous experience working with banking platforms such as Banksphere.
Fluent in both English and Spanish with strong communication skills.
The following would also be great...
AWS Practitioner certification or experience with cloud services.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certifications.
Deep understanding of JMS messaging with IBM MQ and integration of third-party services Expertise in system integration, including SSO and security protocols like SAML.
What is the Be Tech! experience like? Hybrid working model (working remotely some days and meeting with the team in the office on other days).
Flexible working hours.
Possibility of travelling to collaborate with teams in other countries.
Opportunities to develop your career in different overseas units and countries.
Continuous training in innovative technical fields so you are always up to date and have the tools you need to do your job.
Career plan to ensure your professional growth and that your efforts are duly rewarded.
Highly competitive salary and bonuses.
Financial benefits (special interest rates for loans, preferential banking terms, pension plan, life insurance, etc.) Social benefits (gym and medical centre on the premises, daily meal subsidy with a choice of seven restaurants, parking, shuttle service to the centre of Madrid, discounts and offers with different companies for Santander employees and much, much more that we will tell you all about when you arrive!) What now? If you like what you’ve read so far, you’ll like it even more once you’re on board...
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