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Solution Architect (Search Platform)

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

El Corte Ingles

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior level
Benefits
Life insurance, flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Solid experience in backend development with Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem.
  • Experience in designing distributed architectures and microservices-based solutions.
  • Knowledge and experience with search engines such as Elasticsearch or equivalent technologies.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
  • Knowledge of orchestration, deployment, and operation systems for cloud-native applications.
  • Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Knowledge of networking, inter-system communication, and cybersecurity fundamentals applied to platform development and operations.
  • Ability to work in complex technological environments, providing a cross-cutting perspective across different technologies and domains.
  • Experience technically leading initiatives or engineering teams, acting as a technical reference and facilitating decision-making.
  • Ability to balance strategic vision with technical execution, maintaining an active role in development.

Nice to have

  • Experience with high-traffic e-commerce platforms.
  • Participation in search engine migration or evolution projects.
  • Knowledge of search solutions, relevance, ranking, personalization, or semantic search.
  • Experience in cloud environments and event-driven architectures.
  • Knowledge of observability, monitoring, performance, and reliability of distributed platforms.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer a range of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Ongoing training for professional development.

- Study aid for employees' children.

- Own medical service.

- Flexible compensation plan.

If this position interests you, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. In our company, all people are welcome.

The role

Are you looking to develop your talent and a place where your effort is recognized? We offer you a dynamic, close-knit environment with a future. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team, where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project waiting for you.

We are looking for a Solution Architect to technically lead the evolution of our e-commerce search platform. This is a senior position with a highly technical focus, combining approximately 50% direct development contribution and 50% technical leadership and solution design.

You will work in a distributed systems environment, driving the transformation of our search ecosystem and guiding the evolution from current technologies based on Elasticsearch toward new solutions built on Google search technologies. We are looking for a broad technical vision, with the ability to connect different technical disciplines and deliver scalable, resilient, secure solutions aligned with business objectives.

Main duties and requirements.

What you'll do

The selected candidate will act as the technical reference for the team, participating in architecture definition, strategic decision-making, and the technological evolution of the platform, without taking on people management responsibilities.

  • Act as the technical reference for the team, leading the definition of architectures, standards, and development best practices.
  • Translate business and product needs into scalable, maintainable technical solutions aligned with the technology strategy.
  • Design and develop high-availability backend services in microservices-based environments.
  • Actively participate in software development, contributing directly to the design and implementation of solutions.
  • Drive the evolution of the search platform, bringing expertise in search engines and information retrieval and relevance technologies.
  • Collaborate on the transition and adoption of new search capabilities based on Google Search technologies.
  • Define and review technical designs, ensuring their quality, scalability, performance, and long-term sustainability.
  • Work with containerization and orchestration platforms, ensuring the proper operation of services in production.
  • Ensure the application of security, observability, resilience, and reliability principles in the solutions developed.
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams in agile environments.
  • Provide technical mentorship and support to other engineers on the team in resolving complex challenges.

We offer you the evolution of a strategic business platform, working with large-scale technological challenges and having a direct impact on both the architecture and the technical direction of the solution

We offer you the opportunity to participate in the evolution of a strategically important platform for the business, working on large-scale technological challenges and having a direct impact on both the architecture and the technical direction of the solution.

About El Corte Ingles

El Corte Inglés is Spain's largest department store group and one of the country's most iconic retail companies. Founded in 1940, it operates a vast network of department stores, hypermarkets (Hipercor), supermarkets (Supercor), and an extensive online retail platform. The company also has significant operations in travel agencies, insurance, and financial services, employing tens of thousands of people across Spain and internationally.

With its headquarters in Madrid, El Corte Inglés has a strong presence throughout Spain, with stores and offices in nearly every major city. The company is known for its traditional, customer-centric retail culture and offers a wide range of roles, from sales and logistics to technology, data analysis, and corporate functions. For international professionals, El Corte Inglés provides opportunities to work in a major Spanish company, though Spanish language proficiency is typically essential for most positions.

Industry
Retail
Founded
1940
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 17 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • El Corte Inglés is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is a Spanish-founded company.
  • The company operates across all major Spanish cities, offering opportunities in retail, logistics, and corporate roles.
  • Spanish language proficiency is generally required for most positions, especially customer-facing roles.
  • The company offers a wide range of roles, from sales and operations to technology and data analytics, suitable for various professional backgrounds.
  • As a large, established employer, El Corte Inglés provides stable employment and opportunities for internal mobility.
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