Solutions Architect

Sanoma; Madrid, Barcelona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work model

Job summary

Sanoma Learning is looking for a Solutions Architect to shape digital learning platforms across Europe. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure architectures, guiding engineering teams and aligning with reference architectures.

Lead cross-functional workshops, define interoperability standards, and contribute to strategic roadmaps while thriving in a fast-paced, international environment. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in solution architecture or software design.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solutions for digital learning platforms.
• Provide architectural guidance to engineering delivery teams.
• Collaborate with product, tech, and business units to ensure coherence.
• Evaluate frameworks, tools, and best practices for scalability.

Skills

Cloud-native architectures

APIs

Agile

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Datadog

OAuth2/SSO

Job description

## Solutions ArchitectApplyremote type: Remotelocations: Madrid, Sanoma Educacion: Home Office Poland: Barcelona, Sanoma Educaciontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR-1593## About the RoleWe are seeking a strategic and technically proficient Solutions Architect to join Sanoma Learning and help shape the future of our digital learning platforms. This role is pivotal in translating business needs into scalable, secure, and interoperable architectural solutions that support our mission to deliver high-quality educational experiences across Europe. As a Solutions Architect, you will work closely with product teams, Tech leads, developers, and fellow architects to design robust solutions aligned with our reference architecture and strategic goals. You will play a key role in ensuring that our platforms are future-proof, well-integrated, and capable of supporting diverse educational markets.## Key Responsibilities### **Strategic & Technical Leadership*** Design end-to-end solutions for digital learning platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business requirements.* Provide architectural guidance and support to engineering delivery teams throughout the development lifecycle.* Evaluate and introduce modern architectural frameworks, tools, and best practices.* Analyse dependencies and integration points across systems and products to ensure interoperability and scalability.* Contribute to solution documentation, gap analysis, and technical feasibility assessments.### **Cross-Domain Collaboration*** Collaborate with international architecture peers to define and evolve reference architectures.* Work closely with product, engineering, and business teams to ensure coherence and reuse across domains.* Support strategic planning and roadmap development for platform evolution and shared services.* Facilitate architectural walkthroughs and technical workshops across business units.* Act as a key contributor in enterprise-wide architecture forums.### Governance & Operational Oversight* Support the Architecture Competence in scoping and reviewing solution designs, guidelines, and ways of working.* Ensure architectural consistency and adherence to Sanoma Learning’s strategic technology direction.* Maintain a clear overview of solution components and their alignment with enterprise standards.### Talent Development & Thought Leadership* Promote architectural excellence, innovation, and knowledge sharing across teams.* Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical leadership.* Participate in architecture-related events and communities within Sanoma Learning.## Must-Have Technical Skills Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in solution architecture or software design Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures, APIs, and integration patterns Experience working in agile environments Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical problem solving Excellent collaboration and communication skills Fluent in English## Expertise & Behaviours Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment Passionate about education technology and digital transformation Committed to continuous learning and knowledge sharing## Nice-to-Have Skills Experience with educational platforms and interoperability standards Familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, and observability tools like Datadog Knowledge of OAuth2, SSO, and identity management systems Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures Background in data architecture and analytics platforms Proficiency in other European languages## What We Offer A key role shaping the architecture of Sanoma Learning’s digital platforms A collaborative, learning-oriented work environment Opportunities to work with modern technologies and impactful projects Strong support for your professional growth and technical development Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits Flexible hybrid work model## About Sanoma LearningHow do you prepare students for the world, engage their curiosity and inspire them to grow? That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning, it has always been our mission to help to find and develop best-in-class answers to this question. If you join us, it means that you embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of learning for primary, secondary and vocational education. We believe that your journey is our success as a company. Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company, operating in 12 countries. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content, as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education, we want to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. With over 3000 employees, we help shape the future of education for 25+ million students. Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.**About Sanoma Learning**How do you prepare students for the world, engage their curiosity and inspire them to grow? That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning, it has always been our mission to help to find and develop best-in-class answers to this question. If you join us, it means that you embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of learning for primary, secondary and vocational education. We believe that your journey is our success as a company. Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company, operating in 12 countries. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content, as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education, we want to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. With over 3000 employees, we help shape the future of education for 25+ million of students. So, are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers to support all students to reach their potential? *Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity, ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.*