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Junior Front End Software Engineer

Santander is evolving from a global high impact brand to a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the center of this journey. Together, we are driving a transformation centered on the customer that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what is possible.

This is more than a strategic change. It is an opportunity for motivated professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to help more people and businesses thrive. We adopt a strong risk culture and expect all our professionals at all levels to adopt a proactive and responsible approach to risk management.

Santander Digital Services is the technology and operations team of Santander. We believe in the importance of technology that is aligned with business requirements and that our work not only adds value to users, people, and communities but also fosters individual creativity. Our team of over 10,000 people in 8 countries (Spain, Portugal, Poland, United Kingdom, USA, Mexico, Chile, and Brazil) develops and/or implements financial solutions across a wide spectrum of technologies (including Blockchain, Big Data, and Angular, among others) on all types of local and cloud-based platforms.

We are looking for a Junior Front End Software Engineer with at least 2 years of experience in developing technology projects for a key position in our technology ecosystem for our offices in Madrid (Edificio Luca de Tena).

Our work consists of designing and developing the software that serves the Banco Santander Business, understanding those technologies and the possible risks they have for our clients, society, and shareholders. We are a very proactive team, and that is why we work with and by technology. Here, manuals are not read, they are done, tested, and initiatives are proposed to problems. Your mission will be to interpret the technical and functional requirements for their development, certification, and eventual productive release. By doing so, you will apply the Group Santander strategies and computer patterns to carry out secure, reliable, sustainable, and effective solutions.

These will be your main tasks:

• Analyze if the infrastructure and systems are operating in accordance with the Group's policies and the technical standards of the IT sector.
• Technical expert reference: Act as a technical and functional expert in the area, performing the analysis, design, and implementation of new functionalities and initiatives, maintaining an updated view of the sector's trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Regulatory, normative compliance, and best practices: Ensure that technological developments and solutions meet the regulatory frameworks and internal policies in architecture, security, risk management, data, and quality (testing).
• Technology sustainability management: Ensure the maintenance and evolution of the technological capabilities of the area, actively managing technical debt and promoting long-term sustainable solutions.
• Impulse to value delivery: Foster an environment that favors the continuous delivery of technological value, as well as its correct measurement, follow-up, and reporting at the organizational level.
• Technical capacity management: Coordinate the availability and assignment of technical capabilities according to the delivery strategy established by the different technology chapters.
• Comprehensive project management: Elaborate detailed work plans, control the end-to-end execution of projects, and ensure the fulfillment of technical and functional milestones and deliverables.
• Risk management and conflict resolution: Identify, document, and manage risks and conflicts that may affect projects, including their communication and escalation when necessary.
• Management of interdependencies and coordination of stakeholders: Ensure that interdependencies between teams and projects are correctly identified and managed, effectively coordinating with internal and external stakeholders (corporate, factories, subsidiaries).
• Project tracking: Elaborate and present periodic reports on the status, risks, and progress of projects to the management committee and other key instances of the technology area.

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Our people are our greatest strength. Each individual brings unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We are allowing teams to go further by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

You will fit in the team if you like technology, want to understand the risks that the Bank faces, constantly learn from new technologies, and if in addition to developing your technical skills, you also care about improving your soft skills.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and competencies essential for success in this position. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience

• 2 years of experience executing SW development projects, with technical, functional, regulatory, legal, or financial components, preferably within the banking or financial sector (mandatory).
• Previous experience in the Santander Group, especially in initiatives related to corporate banking (preferred).

Education

• From a higher degree (computer science and communications; electricity and electronics) to an engineering degree (computer science, telecommunications, industrial, etc.), mathematics, or similar studies that allow you to have a base to build your development and contribute to your work (mandatory).
• Any specialization or solid experience in topics related to technological engineering (preferred).

Languages

• Intermediate English (mandatory).

Hard Skills

• Proven experience in executing projects and maintaining banking software platforms (mandatory).
• Professional knowledge and experience in databases such as Oracle, SQL, NoSQL, DB2 (mandatory).
• Knowledge of front-end programming languages such as Angular (mandatory).
• Knowledge of frameworks such as React, Spring, Spring boot (mandatory).
• Knowledge of DevOps such as Jira, Jenkins, Git, Github (mandatory).
• Knowledge of office tools such as Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) (mandatory).
• Knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and collaborative work environments (mandatory).

• Professional certifications in project management (PMP, Scrum Master, etc.) (preferred).
• Experience in:
• Monitoring of technological platforms (preferred).
• Planning tools, automation of processes, and microservices (preferred).
• Agile/Lean environments (preferred).
• Technical-functional knowledge in long-term financing products for companies, such as Leasing, Renting, Loans, or Mediation (preferred).
• Ability to work transversally with business, operations, and technology teams, maintaining a strong focus on results (preferred).

Soft Skills

• High orientation to results and experience in executing initiatives with follow-up through OKRs (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, proactivity, and ability to positively influence teams and stakeholders (influence management) (preferred).

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution is important and is recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you offer. But we know that rewards go beyond numbers.

• We allow our teams to go further through global opportunities and extensive career paths.
• Flexibility that works. Enjoy hybrid work models, some days remote, other days in-person with your team, along with flexible schedules.
• Lifelong learning. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com).
• Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to continue growing with us.
• Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking conditions, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global well-being program, we promote holistic well-being.
• We know that family is everything. That's why we offer support for childcare and family programs tailored to each life stage.
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