Vice President of Software Engineering

Who Are We Alpega is the trusted execution platform shippers and carriers across Europe rely on to plan, procure, and execute road freight - every day, at the speed the industry demands. We are 450+ people across European offices, working in product, engineering, commercial, and the teams that keep partners connected. In 2026, Alpega was named a Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems. Our work also features in BCG's State of AI in European Logistics — alongside the companies setting the pace for the industry. Find out more about us: About us | Alpega We are 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, Spain, with the option to be based across Europe (Netherlands, Germany, Austria & Belgium) 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: Modernise architecture toward cloud-native, scalable, API-first systems. Simplify complexity, raise technical standards, and build a strong DevOps and automation backboneDelivery Velocity: Increase speed and predictability of execution, establish clear engineering KPIs and accountability and improve quality, reliability, and deployment frequencyEngineering Culture: Build high-performing, product-focused engineering teams and raise 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 as 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 experienceHave led large (100+), distributed SaaS engineering organisationsHave modernised complex systems and scaled platformsStrong in cloud architecture, distributed systems, APIs, DevOpsComfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levelsClear thinker, direct communicator, high standardsBuilder mindset — not a caretaker What We Offer You A culture built on transparency, excellence, and personal development—where growth truly matters.A Competitive packageA flexible working modelWork in an international environment with 40+ nationalities and a dynamic, scaling SaaS business. Learn more about Life at Alpega OUR COMMITMENT 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'll arrange it. OUR PRIVACY POLICY