Software Architect

Open Assessment Technologies S.A.; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Software Architect to lead their system architecture efforts. This role entails designing, optimizing, and maintaining software architecture while guiding development teams to ensure alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly in architecting scalable systems. With a focus on cloud-native solutions, you'll have the opportunity to drive innovation in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values technical expertise and leadership skills, and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of technology.

Servicios

Access to conferences

Training and certifications

Work from home

Company events

International working environment

Formación

• 10+ years in software development, 5+ years in software architecture.
• Proven experience in designing scalable, reliable systems.

Responsabilidades

• Define and implement robust system architecture aligned with business goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.

Conocimientos

Software Architecture

Cloud Computing

Microservices Design

DevOps Practices

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Risk Management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Herramientas

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Architect to lead our system architecture efforts and ensure the alignment of technical solutions with business goals. The Software Architect will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining software architecture, while guiding development teams and working closely with stakeholders to ensure the architecture’s alignment with our strategic direction. This role demands a balance of deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities :

1. System Design & Architecture : Define and implement a robust system architecture in line with business requirements and technical constraints. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the architecture supports overall business strategy and goals.
2. Technology Strategy & Selection : Evaluate and recommend appropriate tools, frameworks, platforms, and technologies that enhance system architecture and performance. Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve architecture and maintain a competitive edge.
3. Technical Leadership : Provide technical direction and mentorship to development teams, ensuring clear understanding and effective implementation of the architecture. Foster a culture of best practices, coding standards, and consistency across teams.
4. Performance Optimization : Conduct ongoing performance reviews and optimizations, identifying bottlenecks within the architecture and collaborating with teams to address them efficiently.
5. Risk Management : Proactively identify and address technical risks, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize system vulnerabilities. Enforce compliance with security protocols and regulatory standards to safeguard the integrity of the architecture.
6. Documentation & Blueprinting : Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation, including diagrams, technical specifications, and usage guidelines. Ensure documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to development teams and stakeholders, including for RFPs (Requests for Proposals).
7. Quality Assurance & Compliance : Ensure system architecture complies with industry standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements. Lead code and architecture reviews, maintaining high standards of quality, system integrity, and design consistency.

Qualifications :

1. Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred) or equivalent experience.

Experience :

1. 10+ years of software development experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a software architecture role focused on designing, implementing and documenting complex, distributed systems. Proven experience in designing and architecting systems with an emphasis on scalability, performance, and reliability, preferably within large-scale enterprise environments.

Technical Expertise :

1. Extensive knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and / or Amazon Web Services (AWS) services.
2. Strong understanding of messaging systems and asynchronous communication patterns.
3. Proficiency in designing and implementing pub / sub architectures to enable real-time data processing and decoupled micro-services.
4. Proficient in designing and implementing micro-services architectures, including service decomposition, API design, and inter-service communication protocols (e.g., gRPC, REST).
5. DevOps & CI / CD : Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI / CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent.
6. Databases : Deep understanding of both relational and NoSQL databases. Experience with data modeling and optimization for performance.
7. Security & Compliance : Knowledge of security best practices and regulatory standards as they relate to software architecture and data handling. Proficiency in implementing secure design patterns and access controls.
8. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor development teams, effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
9. Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to risk management and a focus on delivering high-quality, resilient solutions.
10. Soft Skills : Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills. Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while maintaining high attention to detail. A continuous learning mindset and openness to feedback.

If you have a passion for architecting high-impact, cloud-native systems and excel in both technical and leadership roles, we invite you to apply and contribute to our innovative projects.

Company Benefits :

1. Access to conferences, training, certifications, etc.
2. The possibility to work from home.
3. Company and team events.
4. International and multicultural working environment.

Location : Spain (fully remote)

Department : Software Engineering

Employment Type : Full-time Employee