Head of Engineering

We are now looking for a Head of Engineering to lead the next phase of our team’s growth; not through code or architecture, but through people, structure, and leadership systems.

The Head of Engineering will be the driving force behind the development and performance of Fast Track’s engineering organisation. This role is not responsible for hands-on technical execution or product delivery. Instead, it focuses entirely on building a high-trust, high-performance engineering culture by supporting our Tech Leads, strengthening our leadership systems, and enabling team development.

As a senior leader, the Head of Engineering will work closely with the CTO, CPO, HR Business Partner, and wider HR team to co-design and operationalise talent strategies that reflect our values and scaling goals. This includes everything from implementing feedback frameworks to collaborating on talent planning, retention, and career development initiatives.

Your responsibilities as a Head of Engineering at Fast Track would include :

People Strategy and Performance Leadership

Own and execute the engineering people strategy in alignment with company objectives, Tech strategy, and HR’s people plan.

Define and roll out performance management systems, including feedback and promotion processes, in close collaboration with the HRBP and CPeO.

Co-design and implement engagement, recognition, and growth rituals that embed a culture of high performance, inclusion, and psychological safety.

Partner with the HRBP to align on employee relations matters, performance conversations, and growth plans across the engineering org.

Acts as a strategic partner to the HRBP and CTO, and Chief People Officer (CPeO) by sharing insights from the engineering team to shape people strategies and initiatives.

Participates in regular syncs with the HRBP to align on upcoming initiatives, review talent plans, and track engagement.

Collaborates on employee relations cases, coaching interventions, and complex team dynamics with support from the HRBP.

Works with the HR team to ensure engineering practices reflect the company’s commitment to equity, inclusion, learning, and performance excellence.

Tech Lead Enablement

Act as a mentor and coach to Tech Leads, helping them mature into strong people leaders.

Reduce management friction by introducing coaching tools, standardised leadership rituals, and structured development feedback loops.

Partner with the HRBP to ensure Tech Leads are equipped and supported in having constructive and fair performance conversations.

Career Progression and Talent Development

Design and drive the adoption of a clear engineering career framework with transparent levelling, expectations, and promotion criteria.

Coordinate closely with the HRBP to ensure development planning, succession strategies, and L&D offerings are effectively implemented and monitored.

Co-lead calibration, promotion, and development cycles with HR, ensuring objectivity, fairness, and alignment to organisational priorities.

Organisational Scaling and Structure

Evolve team structures and leadership models to support scalable growth.

Identify future engineering leaders and build internal talent pipelines.

Collaborate with HR on headcount planning, strategic hiring, onboarding design, and retention strategy.

Partner with the HRBP to ensure change management, structural shifts, and people-related initiatives land successfully across the tech organisation.

Culture and Engagement

Be a champion for feedback, trust, and inclusion within engineering.

Work with the HRBP and other HR representatives to track and act on engagement and culture signals (e.g., GPTW, pulse surveys, retention indicators).

Lead initiatives that support wellbeing, belonging, and career motivation among engineers.

Foster an open feedback culture by partnering with HR to facilitate listening mechanisms and team-level interventions.

Cross-Functional Alignment

Support Product, SRE, and Business leadership by ensuring engineering is structured, resourced, and led to deliver on cross-functional goals.

Maintain a strong partnership with the CPeO and HR team to align capacity planning, team development, and organisational health with the broader business and product roadmap.

Extensive experience leading software teams in high-growth environments, ideally 7+ years in engineering leadership.

Proven track record in coaching engineering leaders, building inclusive teams, and rolling out performance systems at scale.

Deep understanding of people-centric leadership : capable of resolving interpersonal challenges, guiding development plans, and building trust at all levels.

Experience collaborating with HRBPs and People and Culture teams on succession planning, organisational design, talent reviews, and DEIB efforts.

Strong organisational design and leadership capability with the ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguity.

Comfortable working across HR systems, engagement platforms, and performance frameworks to generate insight and action.

Excellent communicator with high emotional intelligence, capable of influencing across technical and non-technical teams.

Development at Fast Track

At Fast Track, we provide a dynamic environment for high-performance individuals who are ready to elevate their skills. Our tech stack is cutting-edge and constantly evolving. We utilise continuous integration and deployment with GitHub Actions, incorporating relevant workflows and approval processes. Our code runs on Docker with Kubernetes orchestration, and all our infrastructure is managed with Terraform, embracing infrastructure as code principles. We leverage Kafka and RabbitMQ for our queue systems and ClickHouse for data storage, complemented by advanced monitoring through Grafana. Our microservice architecture is designed for optimal performance and scalability. To further digitalise our development efforts and optimise efficiency, we have developed internal build servers and monitoring tools to ensure reliability and continuous improvement.

Working at Fast Track

Fast Track is a disruptive technology company, recognised as the iGaming industry CRM leader. Fast Track provides a new way of working, enabling teams to focus on innovation and growth. We are a tight unit with a strong culture and our leadership in tech and the product has attracted high-performance individuals. Fast Track works with hundreds of companies worldwide, with offices in Malta, Sweden, Spain, and the United States, and has been certified as a Great Place To Work®️

Perks and Benefits of Working at Fast Track in Barcelona, Spain

Great Place to Work® Certified – Officially recognised for our commitment to building an engaging high-trust culture.

Collaborative Onsite Work Environment – Be part of a dynamic, innovation-driven team in an open, inspiring workspace.

Central Barcelona Office – Work in the heart of the city, close to top attractions, culture, and Mediterranean beaches.

Be part of our yearly Growth Summit – Join our global team for an inspiring event to connect, collaborate, and celebrate together.

25 paid vacation days - Extra time off to disconnect and recharge

Wellbeing Benefit – We sponsor your well-being activities such as gym memberships or fitness classes to support your health.

Mental Wellbeing – 24 / 7 access to mental health support.

Private Health Insurance – Comprehensive coverage for you through AXA.

Top-of-the-line Equipment – Best-in-class MacBooks and all the tools you need to excel.

Breakfast Every Day – Start your morning with a complimentary, healthy breakfast at the office.