Integration Architect (Remote work possible within Spain)

Sopra Steria USA; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading European consulting firm in Barcelona is searching for an Integration Architect focused on Event-Driven Architecture. You will lead initiatives that enhance the EBS platform, provide architectural expertise, and guide customers in designing robust solutions. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience with Kafka and a deep understanding of Microservices. This role offers a full-time permanent contract, benefits for professional growth, and a supportive working environment.

Servicios

23 days annual leave

Continuous training

Flexible benefits program

Recreational spaces in offices

Formación

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with event-driven architectures.
• Deep understanding of Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture patterns.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define Event-Driven Architecture strategy.
• Lead architectural reviews for EBS customer projects.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership.

Conocimientos

Event-Driven Architecture

Kafka

API Management

Microservices

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Herramientas

Confluent Cloud

Azure

AWS

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

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We are renowned European world leader in consulting, digital services and software development with 56.000 employees in almost 30 countries and more than 4.000 employees in Spain. We focus on people; their growth and their professional development is what makes us grow and improve constantly.

We are passionate about the digital world and just like you we are looking for the greatest adventures. We want your day to be your source of inspiration. We want you to learn, to have fun, to grow and most importantly to enjoy to the fullest.

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Job Description

We are seeking an Integration Architect passionate about Event-Driven Architecture to lead initiatives that contribute to group-wide EDA strategy and enhance the capabilities of the EBS platform.

The ideal candidate will provide architectural expertise, technical leadership, and strategic guidance to EBS customers, enabling them to design and implement robust event-driven solutions.

As an Integration Architect, you will contribute to the evolution of the EBS platform by integrating cutting edge technologies, driving alignment with organizational goals, and promoting best practices.

Your work will have a lasting impact on the scalability, resilience, and adoption of EDA across the company.

The ideal candidate will draw upon exemplary analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit with a strong sense of ownership, urgency and drive.

A proven record of making institutional contributions in integration architecture practices and delivering lasting user experiences is necessary.

Key Responsibilities

EDA Strategy and Enablement:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine Event-Driven Architecture strategy.
• Provide technical guidance to entities in adopting EDA patterns, ensuring alignment with group standards and principles.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, helping them design event-driven solutions using Kafka, Confluent Cloud, and related technologies.

Platform Evolution and Innovation:

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the EBS platform by integrating new technologies, tools, and features.
• Work closely with engineering teams to enhance platform scalability, reliability, and usability.
• Drive the adoption of managed services such as Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, Flink, and other components of the Confluent ecosystem.

Architecture and Design:

• Develop and document architecture patterns, standards, and best practices for event‑driven solutions.
• Lead architectural reviews for EBS customer projects to ensure high‑quality design and alignment with EDA principles.
• Design reusable components and patterns to accelerate adoption and minimize redundant efforts across projects.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Partner with product teams, platform administrators, and developers to deliver impactful solutions. Provide mentorship and technical leadership, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Lead workshops, training, and knowledge‑sharing sessions to promote EDA awareness and capabilities across the company.

Qualifications

Technical Expertise:

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with event‑driven architectures, including Kafka and the Confluent ecosystem (Kafka Streams, Schema Registry, KSQLDB, etc.).ç
• Deep understanding of Microservices and Event‑Driven Architecture patterns.
• Strong experience with API design, API management, and integration technologies.
• Familiarity with managed cloud services, particularly Azure and AWS.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working in international, multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Advanced certifications in Conuent Kafka or cloud platforms are a plus.

Additional Information

What do we have for you?

• Full time permanent contract
• 23 days annual leave
• Continuous training: technical and transversal skills and languages. We provide access to several certifications and accreditations and learning programs with our main technological partners, online platforms and more.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Flexible benefits program (health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, mobility, and training)
• “Privilige Club” access, where you will find deals for several brands.
• Detailed and personalized onboarding. We’ll be with you in every step of the way so you can feel #soprano from the very beginning.
• Recreational spaces in our offices because work and fun go hand in hand.
• Companionship and great working environment because we know how important the power of togetherness is.

And most importantly you’ll have the opportunity to develop your professional career with us. Together we’ll create an individualized career development plan. We’ll establish goals and we’ll make sure we achieve them together. Your priorities will be ours.

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