Principal Architect

N-iX; Murcia; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to drive innovation and deliver exceptional business value. This pivotal role involves shaping the technology direction and consulting for enterprise clients, demanding extensive experience in architecture and consulting capabilities.

Servicios

Flexible working format - remote or office-based

Competitive salary and compensation package

Professional development tools

Active tech communities and knowledge sharing

Memorable anniversary presents

Corporate events and team buildings

Formación

• 10+ years in software engineering and solution architecture.
• Proven leadership in consultancy with global clients.
• Experience delivering solutions for large-scale distributed systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead architectural visioning and strategic initiatives.
• Translate technical requirements into scalable solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives.

Conocimientos

Consulting

Architecture

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure)

Descripción del empleo

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N-iX is an international company with Ukrainian roots that helps businesses across the globe develop successful software products. Founded in 2002, N-iX has come a long way and increased its presence in nine countries spanning Europe, the US, and Latin America. Today, we are a strong community of 2,000+ professionals and a reliable partner for global industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies.

At N-iX CTO Group, we harness the power of technology to drive innovation and deliver exceptional business value. We specialize in designing and executing industry-relevant inventions that redefine the standards in technology applications. Join us to be a part of a vibrant team committed to making a tangible impact on a global scale.

As a Principal Solutions Architect , you will play a key leadership role in shaping technology direction, guiding cross-functional initiatives, and enabling high-impact delivery. You’ll be responsible for leading complex solution engagements—from discovery and advisory to implementation—while mentoring architecture talent, strengthening practices, and contributing to company-wide strategic growth.

This role is ideal for a seasoned architect with strong consulting capabilities, a track record of hands-on project delivery, and the ability to scale architectural impact across multiple teams and accounts.

Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities :

• Lead architecture visioning and cross-cutting strategic initiatives across a portfolio of enterprise clients.
• Drive practice growth by establishing frameworks, methodologies, and reusable assets for solution delivery and consulting engagements.
• Build and mentor architecture and engineering teams, ensuring capability uplift and technical excellence across accounts.
• Act as a trusted advisor to client C-level executives and technology leaders, helping shape digital strategy and technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Delivery, Sales, and the CTO Group to define new services, shape go-to-market initiatives, and expand strategic partnerships.
• Govern architecture implementation across engagements to ensure alignment with best practices, maintainability, and long-term value.

Delivery & Consulting Responsibilities :

• Lead or guide discovery phases, assessments, technical workshops, and architecture audits.
• Translate complex business and technical requirements into scalable, sustainable architectural solutions.
• Own solution proposals during pre-sales and upsales, including technical vision, high-level design, risk management, and cost estimation.
• Kick off and support project execution, ensuring architecture is delivered according to vision, with appropriate governance and handover to teams.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, aligning client needs with forward-thinking architectural approaches.
• Represent N-iX in key architecture forums and thought leadership opportunities (e.g., conferences, meetups, publications).

Qualification :

• 10+ years of relevant experience in software engineering and solution architecture.
• 3+ years in an architecture leadership or principal-level role.
• Proven ability to lead complex, high-impact consultancy engagements with global enterprise clients.
• Demonstrated experience building solutions from scratch, preferably for large-scale distributed systems (team size 10+, duration 9+ months).
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture, with hands-on experience in at least two major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong background in microservices, APIs, integration patterns, and distributed system design.
• Track record of coaching, mentoring, and team enablement within a matrixed or consulting environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills—equally comfortable with engineers and executives.
• Fluent in modern delivery practices : Agile, DevOps, CI / CD, Infrastructure as Code, etc.
• English – Upper-Intermediate or Advanced.

Desirable Certifications :

• SEI Software Architecture Professional.
• TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certification
• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Assoiciate / Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
• Domain-specific expertise in areas such as data platforms, security, or enterprise integration is a plus

We offer

• Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
• A competitive salary and good compensation package
• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
• Memorable anniversary presents
• Corporate events and team buildings
• Other location-specific benefits
• not applicable for freelancers

Seniority level

• Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Industries Real Estate, Financial Services, and Capital Markets

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