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Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.\nThis is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance fordriven professionalsto grow, learn, and make a real difference.\nOur mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.\nSantander Consumer Finance focuses on business development related to consumer finance products, sales channels and commercial agreements with dealers, vehicle manufacturers or retail distribution establishments, as well as commercial functions associated with direct sales (branches, call centersor digital channels) and indirect sales (through third parties) of consumer finance products.\nTHE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE\nSantander Auto Software is looking for a remote Engineering Manager for Data and Platform teams\nSantander Auto Software is a fully remote software team within the Auto-Finance Domain of Santander. Working with ownership and autonomy, we’ve built from scratch, astate-of-the-artglobal software platform and product suite that is being rolled out across Europe. The business is 100% enabled by modern software technology and the organisation iscomprisedof skilled software builders distributed across Europe.\nWe have been building out our fast-pacedculture withownership, autonomy andcollaboration at its heart. We have a bias for action, a curious mindset and all of this means we deliver high quality software with a large impact that every staff member gets to be a part of.\nJoin us if you are looking for an opportunity towork with a Techcompanymindset andsupportsoftware development. Buildingimpactful technology solutions that serve thousands of international customers.This role is likely to be a good fit if youare curious, passionate and enjoy a respectful and empowering culture wheresoftwareteams'partner with experienced product managers, technical programmanagersandsoftware leadership\nWe’reshaping the way we work throughinnovation, cutting-edgetechnology, collaborationand the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:\nBe responsible forthe overall development life cycle of the solution and manage complex projects with significant bottom line impact\n\nPartner with Product Managers in developing a road map to providecompelling capabilities that helps us succeed in our business goals\n\nWork with senior engineers to assess feasibility and develop the best technical design and approach for new product development\n\nInstillbest practices for software development and documentation, assure delivery meet requirements, and delivers the intended quality of work on tight schedules\n\nFacilitate growth and progression of direct reports\n\nMonitor and improve team performance using metrics, feedbackand continuous learning\n\nPartner with HR and technology peers to ensure our ways of working are aligned with the key needs of the wider Santander organisation.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL BRING\nOur people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’reenabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.\nThe following requirements representthe knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nProfessional Experience\nRunning agile and/or lean software delivery processes with consistency. 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