Senior Databricks Lakehouse Architect

Lancesoft Europe; Madrid; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant tickets for every working/f

Job summary

Cognizant Spain is seeking a Pega Senior Architect / Tech Lead to drive end-to-end BPM/Java/Cloud delivery from a remote setting in Spain. You will mentor engineers, engage with senior stakeholders, and shape delivery strategy across distributed teams.

Requirements include 10+ years in IT delivery, strong Java/J2EE and cloud skills, and experience with Agile/Scrum practices. Proficiency in English is mandatory, Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT delivery with BPM/Java/Cloud experience.
• End-to-end delivery of large programs or multiple projects.
• Strong Java/J2EE, REST APIs & microservices background.
• Kubernetes, containers, and distributed systems experience.
• Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and full SDLC experience.
• Ability to engage with senior technical and business stakeholders.
• Leading global and distributed teams.
• Excellent English; Spanish a plus.
• Pega or BPM tools experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of BPM/Pega projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, including business and IT leadership.
• Drive solution design in collaboration with Enterprise and Solution Architects.
• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams across geographies.
• Oversee technical delivery across Java/J2EE, REST APIs, Cloud (Kubernetes), and BPM platforms (Pega preferred).
• Ensure Agile best practices (Scrum/Kanban) are followed and continuously improved.
• Govern project lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, execution, risk management, and delivery tracking.
• Monitor and ensure quality through reviews, testing strategies, and defect resolution coordination.
• Support pre-sales activities, RFPs, and practice growth initiatives in collaboration with global leadership.
• Drive adoption of AI & GenAI capabilities within BPM processes and enterprise workflows.
• Align delivery execution with business goals and ensure measurable value realization.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Java/J2EE

REST APIs & Microservices

Cloud & Kubernetes

Agile delivery

SDLC lifecycle

Mentoring engineers

English proficiency

Pega exposure

Tools

Java/J2EE

REST APIs

Kubernetes

Containers

Cloud

Job description

Pega Senior Architech / Tech Lead (remote from Spain)

Pega Senior Architect

English & Spanish Required / Remote from Spain

Are you one of those professionals who loves to lead high-performing teams, drive complex programs, and deliver impactful solutions using cutting-edge technologies? Do you enjoy mentoring talented engineers while engaging with senior stakeholders and shaping delivery strategy?

At Cognizant Spain we have got the Team that you'll want to be part of: great colleagues to count on, continuous training, and exciting transformation programs!

What will be your mission?

As a Pega Senior Architect you will lead end-to-end delivery of BPM/Java/Cloud programs while ensuring alignment between business objectives, technology solutions, and execution excellence.

What will make you successful in this position?

Mandatory

• 10+ years of experience in IT delivery, with strong exposure to BPM / Java / Cloud ecosystems
• Proven experience managing end-to-end delivery of large-scale programs or multiple projects
• Strong technical background in Java / J2EE, REST APIs & Microservices, Cloud technologies (Kubernetes, containers, distributed systems)
• Experience in Agile delivery models (Scrum/Kanban) and full SDLC lifecycle
• Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at senior levels
• Experience leading global and distributed teams
• Strong communication skills in English (mandatory) and Spanish (nice to have)

Desirable

• Experience with Pega platform or other BPM tools
• Background in banking or enterprise digital transformation programs
• Exposure to solution architecture and design governance
• Knowledge or experience in AI / GenAI integration in enterprise workflows
• Certifications (nice to have): Pega (CSA/CSSA/LSA), Scrum / Agile (Scrum Master, SAFe), Cloud certifications

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of BPM/Pega projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfaction
• Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, including business and IT leadership
• Drive solution design in collaboration with Enterprise and Solution Architects
• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams (developers, architects, analysts) across geographies
• Oversee technical delivery across Java/J2EE, REST APIs, Cloud (Kubernetes), and BPM platforms (Pega preferred)
• Ensure Agile best practices (Scrum/Kanban) are followed and continuously improved
• Govern project lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, execution, risk management, and delivery tracking
• Monitor and ensure quality through reviews, testing strategies, and defect resolution coordination
• Support pre-sales activities, RFPs, and practice growth initiatives in collaboration with global leadership
• Drive adoption of AI & GenAI capabilities within BPM processes and enterprise workflows
• Align delivery execution with business goals and ensure measurable value realization

Why choose us?

HIGH QUALITY PROJECT.

You will take ownership of complex international programs and lead delivery excellence. Show us what you're made of!

LATEST TECHNOLOGIES.

We know you are passionate about BPM and Pega ecosystems. You will work with the latest Pega platforms while shaping enterprise-grade solutions.

LEARNING.

Your current knowledge is never enough, is it? You'll have access to learning platforms to grow into leadership, architecture, and next-gen technologies like AI & GenAI in BPM.

TEAMWORK.

This team will always be there for you! You will lead talented teams, but also collaborate with global experts across delivery, architecture, and consulting.

INTERNATIONAL TEAM.

Use your communication skills to engage with distributed teams and stakeholders across Europe and beyond.

CAREER PLAN.

It is a fact-here you'll grow in every direction: vertically into senior leadership roles and horizontally into architecture, consulting, or practice leadership.

Other benefits that you'll find

• Restaurant tickets for every working day
• Permanent contract: you are here to grow with us!
• Referral program: bring your colleagues and get rewarded
• Salary and bonuses: open discussion based on your experience

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.