Engineering Director

Meet Unit4. With over 40 years of heritage, we’re an agile, fast growing, Cloud company that is on a mission to redefine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for mid-market people‑centric organizations. With our innovative, self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software, our customers can spend more time on meaningful high‑value work. At the heart of what we do lies a simple yet profound purpose: Improve how people work by focusing on what truly matters. A powerful statement that enables different priorities for different people. We’re shaping how work should feel, and we empower our people by providing them with the right tools to achieve the autonomy they need - it's what makes us unique. Job Description We are looking for a strategic and hands‑on Engineering Director to lead our distributed software development teams across four major development hubs. In this role, you will be responsible for several key areas within our ERP platform, applying our technical vision, driving the adoption of AI and automation for greater efficiency, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. You will ensure your teams delivers scalable, high‑quality cloud solutions that put the customer at the center, while working closely with cross‑functional partners to achieve business goals. Key Responsibilities Technical Strategy & Execution In close collaboration with other functions, shape, apply and communicate the engineering strategy and technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. Oversee architecture, design, and delivery of software products, championing simplicity, security, and operational excellence. Drive the adoption of AI, automation, and modern engineering practices and tools to improve productivity and deliver measurable results. Team Leadership & Development Provide strategic leadership and hands‑on coaching to engineering managers, fostering the growth of operational leaders and cultivating high‑performing, inclusive teams across multiple geographies. Champion a culture of continuous learning, psychological safety, and a growth mindset, while empowering teams to take ownership, embrace change, and pursue innovation and improvement. Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and career development for engineering staff. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Collaborate openly with other Engineering Directors and governance/supporting functions within the CTO‑organization, as well as Product Management and Operations to deliver end‑to‑end solutions and support go‑to‑market initiatives. Represent engineering for your area within the ERP platform, actively shaping strategic planning and business alignment to ensure customer‑centric decisions. Operational Excellence Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, using data and metrics to inform decisions. Promote best practices in software development, testing, and deployment. Promote diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, and act as a company ambassador across all hubs. Qualifications Proven experience in engineering leadership roles within software development organizations. Strong background in software engineering, architecture, and modern development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps). Demonstrated ability to lead and develop distributed, high‑performing teams. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with cloud‑native architectures and AI/automation technologies. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and promoting a positive team culture. Additional Information This role can be based remotely in Spain or Portugal. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Granada, Andalusia, ES

Posted Date: 11/17/2025