Digital Solution Architect, flexible working

Nextlane; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm in automotive is seeking a Solutions Architect to design and implement cloud-native platforms. You will define the technology strategy, ensure best practices, and interact with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 4-5 years of experience, expertise in .NET and PHP, and familiarity with container orchestration. This role offers flexibility with remote work and private medical insurance.

Servicios

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible remote work

Early finish on Fridays

Formación

• 4-5 years of experience as a Solutions Architect.
• Proven expertise in .NET and PHP-based applications.
• Experience with cloud-native tooling and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design and implementation of cloud-native automotive platform.
• Establish coding standards and processes to ensure software quality.
• Collaborate with Product Management on technical roadmaps.

Conocimientos

Solutions Architecture

DevOps

Container Orchestration

Microservices

Asynchronous Programming

Cross-Cultural Communication

Educación

AWS Solutions Architect – Professional certification

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Apache Kafka

Jenkins

Descripción del empleo

About Us At Nextlane, we don't just develop software solutions – we create the future of the automotive industry.

We are a company that combines advanced technology with a clear vision: simplifying and digitizing every step of the automotive customer journey, empowering manufacturers and dealerships to thrive in a constantly evolving market.

What does it mean to be a #Nextlaner?

Be committed to providing an environment where you can learn, grow, and collaborate on projects that make a global impact.

Our success is measured not just by results, but also by the growth and satisfaction of those who are part of our company.

We are seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of our next-generation cloud-native automotive platform. You will define the overarching technology strategy, ensure architectural best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams (both internal and external) to build and deploy microservices- and event-driven solutions at a global scale.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in modern software architecture patterns, distributed systems, and DevOps practices—coupled with the ability to navigate complex business requirements in a rapidly evolving automotive industry.

Key areas of expertise include container orchestration, serverless, streaming platforms, and more, aligning with Nextlane's strategic goals.

Establish coding standards, design patterns, and processes to ensure software quality, maintainability, and performance.

• Collaborate with global technical leads to ensure consistent Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) usage (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager).
• Work closely with Product Management to align technical roadmaps with business priorities, including connected car solutions, dealer management systems, and analytics.
• Engage with stakeholders across different regions, understanding local regulatory requirements (e.g., Performance & Reliability).
• Conduct regular architecture reviews and performance audits, guiding teams on optimizations for throughput, latency, and cost-efficiency.

Stay abreast of evolving cloud-native technologies and industry trends.

Spearhead proof-of-concept projects to assess emerging tools and methodologies for potential adoption within Nextlane.

Experience : 4-5 years of experience as a Solutions Architect.

English C1 (Interview will be conducted in English)

NET Development : NET-based applications, with expertise in ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework, LINQ, and Web API. Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, dependency injection, and unit testing frameworks such as xUnit and NUnit.

PHP Development : Proven expertise in building scalable and maintainable applications using PHP, including frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, and Zend. Experience with PHP-based CMSs (WordPress, Drupal) and optimizing performance for high-traffic applications.

Proven track record of designing and implementing service-oriented solutions at scale, with in-depth knowledge of RESTful APIs, gRPC, or GraphQL.

Experience with messaging systems (Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, RabbitMQ), plus a solid grasp of event sourcing and CQRS.

Cloud-Native Tooling : Hands-on with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions), and IaC frameworks (Terraform, CloudFormation).

Security & Compliance : Familiarity with IAM, secrets management, regulatory requirements (GDPR), and DevSecOps best practices.

Observability : Demonstrable experience with logging, metrics, and tracing frameworks (ELK / EFK, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).

AWS Solutions Architect – Professional certification

Automotive Industry Experience : Familiarity with vehicle telematics, connected car platforms, or automotive retail solutions (e.g., Data & Analytics : Exposure to data lake / warehouse solutions, real-time analytics, or ML pipeline architectures).

Work proficiency in any other European language is considered a plus (French, Spanish, German, Swedish).

Cross-Cultural Communication : Comfortable working with global teams and adapting communication styles to diverse cultural contexts.

40 minutes interview with the Chief Digital Officer.

Remote Work : Up to 3 days a week

Summer schedule on Fridays : Start early your weekends

Private Medical Insurance : Adeslas.