Vice President Software Engineering - Group

Alpega Group is looking for a VP of Software Engineering for the group, reporting directly to the CEO, working across the product portfolio. This role will ideally be based in Barcelona (hybrid), with the option to be based across Europe.

WHO WE ARE

Alpega Group is a European leader in end-to-end transportation management solutions, bringing together modular SaaS products that enable shippers, carriers, and logistics partners to operate more efficiently and sustainably. Our portfolio includes cutting-edge Transport Management Systems and Europe’s leading Freight Exchange platforms. With 35+ years of industry expertise and over 40 nationalities working with us to drive success, we are committed to transforming logistics while contributing to a greener, more connected supply chain.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Alpega is building the digital backbone of European transport. We operate a multi-product SaaS platform connecting shippers, carriers, and logistics providers across Europe. We have scale, recurring revenue, and ambition. Now we need to elevate engineering to the next level.

This role is about transforming how we build, ship, scale, and operate software. Engineering must become a true growth engine for the company.

Core Responsibilities

• Platform Evolution: Modernize architecture toward cloud-native, scalable, API-first systems. Simplify complexity and raise technical standards and build a strong DevOps and automation backbone
• Delivery Velocity: Increase speed and predictability of execution, establish clear engineering KPIs and accountability and improve quality, reliability, and deployment frequency
• Engineering Culture: Build high-performing, product-focused engineering teams, raising the bar on architecture, code quality, and ownership. Developing and attracting top engineering talent.
• Innovation Enablement: Embed AI-assisted development and automation, enable data-driven engineering and scalable experimentation as well to partner tightly with Product to deliver meaningful customer value

What success looks like

• Faster releases.
• Fewer handoffs.
• Strong domain ownership.
• Measurable productivity gains.
• Engineering fully aligned to business impact.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU

• 15+ years in software engineering, with significant leadership experience
• Have led large (100+), distributed SaaS engineering organizations
• Have modernized complex systems and scaled platforms
• Strong in cloud architecture, distributed systems, APIs, DevOps
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels
• Clear thinker, direct communicator, high standards
• Builder mindset — not a caretaker

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A culture built on transparency, excellence, and personal development—where growth truly matter.
• A Competitive package
• A flexible working model
• Work in an international environment with 40+ nationalities and a dynamic, scaling SaaS business.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

With over 500 colleagues worldwide, the Alpega Group is a diverse, global community. We are committed to ensuring every employee feels included, supported, and empowered to grow. If you require any support during your application process, please reach directly to the talent partner handling this role.

We look forward to hearing from you and wish you the best of luck with your application!