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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 10+ years




Visa options
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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Required Knowledge and Experience: Architecture and Development
- More than 10 years of experience in software development and architecture.
- Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem.
- Distributed architectures.
- Microservices.
- Hexagonal Architecture and Event-driven Architectures.
- Domain Driven Design (DDD).
- API design and management.
- Kafka and messaging platforms.
- Application integration, ESB, and integration flows.
- Docker, Kubernetes, and containers.
- Deployment automation
- DevOps and DevSecOps.
- Governance of development platforms.
Nice to have
- Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
- Agentic AI Architectures.
- RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation).
- Enterprise AI governance and adoption.
- Tokenization and digital assets.
- Enterprise Architecture.
- Platform Engineering.
Languages
- English level: C1 or higher.
The role
At Atos, we are looking for a profile with a solid track record in software architecture, technological modernization, and leadership of transformation programs in complex enterprise environments. You will be responsible for defining and driving the technological evolution of applications, platforms, and teams. Your mission will be to accelerate technological modernization, promote new digital capabilities, and ensure that architecture and technology decisions contribute effectively to the organization's strategic objectives. We are looking for a person with a global vision, capacity for influence, and technical leadership.
What you'll do
- Define and maintain the technological vision and target architectures of the solutions.
- Translate business needs into viable and sustainable technological solutions.
- Design and validate application, integration, and data architectures.
- Lead technological modernization and transformation initiatives.
- Define technological evolution roadmaps aligned with the business strategy.
- Drive the adoption of new technologies, methodologies, and best practices.
- Support development, architecture, and operations teams in the implementation of solutions.
- Facilitate the transition from legacy environments toward modern and cloud-native architectures.
- Participate in architecture and technology governance bodies.
- Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and innovation.
- Collaborate with business, architecture, security, and operations managers to ensure an integrated vision of transformation.
- Act as a technical reference for clients, partners, and internal teams.
- Drive the evolution of technical capabilities and team training.
Personal competencies
- Leadership and influence.
- Strategic thinking.
- Orientation toward change and innovation.
- Ability to connect business and technology.
- Executive communication.
- Facilitation and negotiation skills.
- Ability to generate consensus among multidisciplinary teams.
- Results orientation.
- Decision-making capacity in complex environments.
Hiring process
Search and apply
Screening · With a recruiter
Online assessments
Online test · Not every role
You may be asked to complete online assessments.
Interview
Interviews vary by role and location; they cover your expertise, how you approach problems and alignment with company values.
Offer and onboarding
- You hear back by phone or email at every stage; your recruiter shares timing updates.
- The online application takes no more than about ten minutes.
About Atos
Atos is a global IT services and consulting company headquartered in Bezons, France, with a workforce of around 100,000 employees across more than 60 countries. The company provides digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and managed infrastructure services to large enterprises and public sector organizations. Atos is known for its work in critical systems, including supercomputing and cybersecurity for government and defense clients, and operates through two main business lines: Eviden (digital, cloud, and security) and Tech Foundations (managed infrastructure and operations).
In Spain, Atos has a strong presence with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and other cities, employing thousands of professionals. The Spanish operations are a key delivery hub for global projects, particularly in cybersecurity, SAP consulting, and infrastructure management. The company actively hires international talent, offering roles in areas such as identity and access management, cloud architecture, and AI. Work culture is project-based and client-focused, with opportunities to collaborate on large-scale European and global initiatives. For international professionals, Atos provides a multicultural environment and the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies, though the company's ongoing restructuring may bring some organizational uncertainty.
- Industry
- IT Consulting
- Founded
- 1997
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Bezons, France
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- Atos has a significant presence in Spain with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering a wide range of technical and consulting roles.
- The company is a major player in cybersecurity and high-performance computing, providing opportunities to work on critical European projects.
- Atos operates in a multicultural environment, with English often used as the working language for international teams.
- The company is undergoing a restructuring, with the separation of its Eviden and Tech Foundations businesses, which may affect future organizational structure.
- Spain is a key delivery center for Atos, meaning many roles involve working on global projects from Spanish offices.
In their own words
About the company & team
Atos is a leader in digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud, and high-performance computing. With a global presence and a firm commitment to innovation and sustainability, we offer technology solutions that drive the digital future. With more than 67,000 professionals in 61 countries, we work to design a secure and sustainable information space, supporting scientific and technological development worldwide.
Additional information
At Atos, we value diversity and inclusion. We foster an environment where everyone can develop and contribute their talent, regardless of origin, condition, or identity. Join Atos and develop your career in a flexible, stable, and innovation-driven environment.
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