Vice President Software Engineering - Group

Who Are We

Alpega is the trusted execution platform that shippers and carriers across Europe rely on to plan, procure, and execute road freight every day, at the speed the industry demands.

With over 450 people working in product, engineering, commercial, and partnership teams across European offices, we combine scale, recurring revenue, and ambition to build the digital backbone of European transport.

In 2026, Alpega was named a Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems and was highlighted in BCG’s State of AI in European Logistics report.

About The Role

We are looking for a VP of Software Engineering for the group, reporting directly to the CEO and working across the product portfolio. This role will ideally be based in Barcelona, Spain, with the option to be based across Europe (Amsterdam, Berlin, etc).

The position is focused on transforming how we build, ship, scale, and operate software, positioning engineering as a true growth engine for the company.

Core Responsibilities

• Platform Evolution: Modernise architecture toward cloud‑native, scalable, API‑first systems; simplify complexity, 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; improve quality, reliability, and deployment frequency.
• Engineering Culture: Build high‑performing, product‑focused engineering teams; raise the bar on architecture, code quality, and ownership; develop and attract top engineering talent.
• Innovation Enablement: Embed AI‑assisted development and automation; enable data‑driven engineering and scalable experimentation; 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.
• Led large (100+), distributed SaaS engineering organisations.
• Modernised complex systems and scaled platforms.
• Strong expertise in cloud architecture, distributed systems, APIs, and 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 matters.
• A competitive package.
• A flexible working model.
• Work in an international environment with 40+ nationalities and a dynamic, scaling SaaS business.

Alpega hires people from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and identities. What matters is the work, and that the people doing it have what they need to do it well.

If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, contact the Talent Acquisition specialist for this role and we will arrange it.