Carlos del Castillo

I'm Carlos del Castillo

Engineering Manager with 15+ years spanning software development, architecture, and consulting — building platforms and teams in fintech and regulated environments.

I bring together technical depth and organizational perspective to deliver systems that scale, and the teams that sustain them.

About Me.

Since 2009, I have worked across the full spectrum of software engineering: from hands-on development and architecture to technical consulting, development lead, and engineering management.

I combine technical depth with organizational leadership — designing scalable platforms, evolving engineering processes, and building high-performing teams in complex, regulated environments.

Throughout my career I have contributed at multiple layers of the engineering function, including enterprise consulting for financial clients and strategic input on technology direction, team structure, and product alignment.

Since 2009
Career in Software Engineering
6+ Years
Engineering Management
~30 people
Built & Scaled Teams
Agile Methodologies
Real-World Implementation
Scalable Architectures
Designed & Delivered
Distributed Systems
at Scale
Fintech & Banking
Domain Expertise
Multi-Country
Enterprise Consulting
Core Expertise

Architecture & Systems

Distributed SystemsPlatform ArchitectureEvent-Driven ArchitectureMicroservices at ScaleSystem DesignScalability & ResilienceDomain-Driven Design

Cloud Platform & DevOps

AWS Cloud ArchitectureKubernetesCI/CD AutomationDevOps CultureObservability

Engineering Leadership

Engineering StrategyOrganizational ScalingHigh-Performance TeamsTechnical RoadmappingFintech & Regulated SystemsEnterprise ConsultingAI-Augmented DevelopmentDeveloper Experience (DevEx)Agile Delivery
"

Simplicity is prerequisite for reliability.

— Edsger W. Dijkstra
"

Professional Experience

MyInvestor

Backend Engineering Manager

May 2019 - Present
MyInvestor

With a great team, leading the build-out of the digital neobank platform itself, powering both MyInvestor app and web experiences. Joined as the first in-house engineer, creating the backend architecture and engineering team from scratch. Drove the evolution of systems, processes, and integrations in a regulated banking environment to scale product, reliability, and delivery speed.

1 -> ~25 Engineers
Team Scaling
850K+ Clients
Users Served
15MM €
Total Business Volume

Key Technologies

JavaPythonReactSpring BootAWSMicroservicesKubernetesPostgreSQLOracleRabbitMQkafkaREST APIsEvent SourcingCQRS

Nfq Advisory

Software Development Lead

May 2018 - May 2019
Nfq Advisory

Led the creation of a multidisciplinary agile team while raising engineering, quality, and delivery standards. Contributed to the evolution of ALM products for integrated balance-sheet management, including liquidity, risk, and compliance (AML/CFT) initiatives for financial institutions.

40% Faster
Delivery
15+ Engineers
Team Size

Key Technologies

JavaPythonAngularSpringZeroMQAgileConsultingFintechALMRisk Management

Deyde Calidad de Datos

Software Development Lead

Nov. 2009 - May 2018
Deyde Calidad de Datos

Contributed to the evolution and international expansion of the MyDataQ suite, improving product capabilities, architecture, and integrations. Supported business growth across multiple countries alongside technical and business teams, adapting solutions to different market and client needs.

6 Countries
Expansion
10MM+ Records
Data Processed

Key Technologies

JavaOracleGISBig DataSparkAPIsConsultingSaaS

Education

Academic Background

Advanced Program in Project Management - PMI Methodology

Escuela de Organización Industrial

Advanced training in project management aligned with PMI standards and the PMBOK guide: knowledge areas, portfolio management, planning, monitoring, and control. Practical focus on leadership, negotiation, and financial tools for project execution, with PMP certification-oriented preparation.

2016 - 2017

Computer Engineering (Ingeniería Informática)

Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha

Computer engineering degree with a strong foundation in software architecture and development. Final grade: 7.9/10. Final Degree Project: "Uso de la cámara inteligente Matrox Iris P en vigilancia" (Highest Honors).

2005 - 2010

Get In Touch

Let's talk about backend architecture and fintech

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I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, and potential collaborations. Whether you're looking for technical leadership, architectural guidance, or want to explore how we can work together, I'd love to hear from you.

Madrid, Spain

Backend Engineering Manager & Software Architect. Building platforms and teams in fintech since 2009.

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