Software Architect & Team Lead

LanguageWire; Spain (TX); On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

International environment

Remote work option

Job summary

LanguageWire is seeking a Senior Software Architect to set technical direction, lead through influence, and drive architecture decisions across the company. This role sits at the intersection of technology strategy, architecture excellence, and engineering leadership.

You will work with senior engineers and engineering leaders across multiple teams and locations, shaping how we design, build, and evolve our platform.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing complex software solutions and delivering high-quality software systems, preferably SaaS services.
• Proven track record of re-architecting existing systems in a successful way.
• Excellent knowledge of modern programming languages like C#, Python, Java.
• Deep experience with REST APIs and documentation of REST endpoints.
• Experience with Cloud Native development and microservices architectures.
• DevOps experience: CI / CD, automated pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization, Kubernetes.
• Ability to drive change and influence without authority.
• Excellent presentation and data visualization skills, reporting to senior leadership and development teams.
• Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the company-wide architecture and technology vision.
• Establish architectural principles, standards, and reusable building blocks.
• Drive adoption of standards across teams through collaboration.
• Act as a key contributor to global reference architecture initiatives.
• Guide and mentor 50+ engineers across multiple teams and tribes.
• Support senior developers and tech leads in making sound architectural trade-offs.
• Act as a trusted advisor for complex, cross-team initiatives.
• Influence change without formal authority.
• Ensure successful execution of large, cross-team technical initiatives.
• Improve platform scalability, stability, and maintainability.

Skills

C#

Python

Java

REST APIs

Cloud Native

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Architecture leadership

Tools

CI/CD tools

Docker

Terraform

Job description

The role you'll play

We are looking for a senior Software Architect who canset technical direction, lead through influence, and drive architecture decisions across the entire company.

This role sits at the intersection of technology strategy, architecture excellence, and engineering leadership. You will work with senior engineers and engineering leaders across multiple teams and locations, shaping how we design, build, and evolve our platform.

The team you'll be a part of

You will be part of ourTechnical Enablement Teamand will work very closely with ourDirector ofEngineering who is also defining a global reference architecture.

TheTechnical Enablement Teamwill take part in all the strategicallyimportant changesand initiatives across our engineering group. This includes a mix of hands‑on work when implementing new features, technologies or similar while keeping the strategic focus and aligning this acrossteams. You will work with highly skilled and top of the class engineers and we expect you to be one aswell!.

If you want to make a difference, make it with us by...

Owning architecture & technology direction

• Define and evolve the company-wide architecture and technology vision
• Establish clear architectural principles, standards, and reusable building blocks
• Drive adoption of these standards across teams through collaboration—not mandate
• Act as a key contributor to global reference architecture initiatives

Leading and influencing at scale

• Guide and mentor50+ engineersacross multiple teams and tribes
• Support senior developers and tech leads in making sound architectural trade-offs
• Act as a trusted advisor for complex, cross-team initiatives
• Influence change without formal authority
• Ensure successful execution of large, cross-team technical initiatives
• Improve platformscalability, stability, and maintainability
• Define pragmatic governance where needed, without slowing teams down

Growing people and capabilities

• Assess technical and leadership skills of senior engineers
• Advise on learning, development, and training needs
• Support hiring of senior technical roles in collaboration with People & Culture

In one year, you'll know you were successful if...

• The team has understood the value of architecture analysis and has adopted a pragmatic architecture documentation framework
• Team can make autonomous architectural decisions that move our system forward
• All the major platform services have a comprehensive and consistent set of documentation
• Your consultancy knowledge is valuable for the rest of the teams
• You have contributed to a positive and enjoyable work atmosphere in the team

Desired experience and competencies

What does it take to work for LanguageWire?

What you'll need to bring

• Proven experience developing complex software solutions and delivering high-quality software systems, preferably SaaS services
• Proventrack recordof re-architecting existing systems in a successful way
• Excellent knowledge of modern programming languages like C#, Python, Java
• Deep experience with REST APIs and documentation of REST endpoints
• Experience with Cloud Native development and microservices architectures
• DevOpsexperience: CI / CD,automatedpipelines, Infrastructure as Code,Containerization,Kubernetes.
• Ability to drive change and influence without authority
• Excellent presentation and data visualization skills.You'recomfortable reporting and presenting to senior leadership as well as to development teams.
• Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking)

This will make you stand out

• Very goodknowledge of cloud platforms like Azure & GCP
• Experience with the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework is a plus
• Experience with AI-enabled development

Your colleagues say you

• Stand out as a trusted and respected mentor in your team. When your colleagues are wrestling with a difficult architecture issue, they come to you.
• Your approach is pragmatic, to the point. Your experience has made you sceptical of over-architecting.
• Have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Have a deep understanding of the dynamics of cross-functional teams and the "You build it, you run it" paradigm
  
• Enjoy flat hierarchies, responsibility and freedom, direct feedback, and room to stand up for your own ideas
• Internal development opportunities, ongoing support from your People Partner, and an inclusive and fun company culture
• International company with 300 employees. Offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Stockholm, Varberg, London, Leuven, Lille, Paris, Munich, Hamburg, Sophia Antipolis, Atlanta, Finland and Valencia
• For this role, we have a full-time FlexiWire@home option for remote work. Of course, you are always welcome at the office to collaborate and connect with your colleagues.
• We take care of our people and initiate many social get-togethers from Friday Bars a to Summer or Christmas parties. We have fun!
• 140 great colleagues in the Valencia office belonging to different business departments
• Excellent location in cool and modern offices in the city center, with a great rooftop terrace and a view over the Town Hall Square
• Private health insurance
• Working in an international environment—more than 20 different nationalities
• A dog friendly atmosphere
• Big kitchen with access to organic fruits, nuts and biscuits and coffee.
• Social area and game room (foosball table, darts, and board games)
• Bike and car parking

About LanguageWire

At LanguageWire, we want to wire the world together with language. Why? Because we want to help people & businesses simplify communication. We are fueled by the most advanced technology (AI) and our goal is to make customer's lives easier by simplifying their communication with any audience across the globe.

We are curious. We are trustworthy. We are caring. We are ambitious.

At LanguageWire, we are curious and intrigued by what we don't understand. We believe relationships are based on honesty and responsibility, and being trustworthy reinforces an open, humble, and honest way of communicating. We are caring and respect each other personally and professionally. We encourage authentic collaboration, invite feedback and a positive social environment. Our desire to learn, build, and share knowledge is a natural part of our corporate culture.

Working at LanguageWire — why we like it:

"What I enjoy the most about being a QA Engineer at LanguageWire is testing the products we provide to our customers. It feels rewarding to assure the quality and reliability of our designs. I also enjoy the teamwork involved in my job since I collaborate with many people, ranging from developers to product managers and linguists. In this way, I play a role in ensuring our projects' success, which is incredibly gratifying. I love knowing my work influences the outcome of our production of high-quality products for our customers. I also have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies adds an exciting challenge to my role."

"As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, I am most engaged when tasked with designing and developing scalable solutions, integrating new technologies, and optimizing system performance. I enjoy delivering high-quality software products that meet the needs of our end users. Working on challenging tasks that push the boundaries of my skills and knowledge keeps me motivated and driven in my role."

Yes, to diversity, equity & inclusion

In LanguageWire, we believe diversity in gender, age, background, and culture is essential for our growth. Therefore, we are committed to creating a culture that incorporates diverse perspectives and expertise in our everyday work.

LanguageWire's recruitment process is designed to be transparent and fair for all candidates. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, and we ensure that candidates are provided with an equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills.