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Solutions Architect

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 1 month ago

Frontiers

15 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Frontiers doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 7+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

• We prioritise office presence and emphasise in-person collaboration, but also offer appropriate adjustments where needed, in line with company policy. 2 days of work at home, with the possibility of working fully remote 3 months per year.

• 29 days of holidays.

• Pension plan and private medical insurance paid by the company.

• Up to 3 paid volunteering days each year.

• Flexible schedule.

• 7 hours per day work during August.

• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, legal & financial support).

• Learning & development support via the Frontiers Learning Hub.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering and at least 2+ years of experience in solution architecture.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.

• Expertise in system architecture and cloud computing.

• Expertise in software engineering and DevOps practices.

• Proficiency in AI and generative AI technologies, applied across the software development lifecycle.

• Proficiency in data architecture, AI security, and responsible AI principles.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking, with a deep understanding of the entire software engineering lifecycle.

• Deep understanding of, and alignment with, the company's core business principles, goals and strategy.

Nice to have

• Experience mentoring engineers at multiple levels of seniority.

• Experience contributing to organization-wide architecture standards or governance frameworks.

• Background working in multinational, cross-functional engineering organisations.

The role

We are looking for a Solutions Architect to design, deliver, and maintain complete technical solutions that address specific business needs, with our product strategy and organisational standards.

Reporting to the Principal Architect, you will own the architectural direction for an assigned stream of value, working closely with its Head of Stream and engineering leaders across multiple teams. You will own the full lifecycle of your solution designs - from selecting the right technologies and platforms to owning the non-functional requirements that keep them scalable, secure, and reliable in production. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, driving decisions through to implementation while keeping the relevant stakeholders aligned.

You will contribute directly to technical strategy, championing standards across engineering, and mentoring Software Engineering Team Leads and Engineers across your portfolio.

We have fully embraced AI-based spec-driven design, implementing AI throughout the entire software development lifecycle. From specification to implementation, AI tooling shapes how we architect, build, and iterate - making us faster, more deliberate, and focused on what matters most. This isn't an experiment. It's how we work.

What you'll do

• Provide and maintain scalable, feasible and flexible solution designs in alignment with business requirements.

• Select key technologies, platforms and frameworks in line with technical standards and best practices.

• Own the solution-wide non-functional requirements - performance, security, scalability and reliability.

• Contribute to, and advocate for, technical strategy and technical standards across the organisation.

• Mentor and guide Software Engineering Team Leads and Engineers of all levels.

• Convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Drive a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.

About Frontiers

Frontiers is a leading open-access academic publisher based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializing in peer-reviewed scientific journals across a wide range of disciplines including health, life sciences, and environmental sciences. The company operates a digital publishing platform that connects researchers, editors, and reviewers globally, with a portfolio of over 200 journals and a strong reputation for rigorous peer review and rapid publication times.

Frontiers has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid, and is actively expanding its technology and publishing operations there. The company's culture is international and collaborative, with English as the working language, making it an attractive option for international professionals. They offer roles in software engineering, research integrity, and publishing development, providing a dynamic environment for those looking to contribute to the future of scientific communication.

Industry
Science Publishing
Founded
2007
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Lausanne, Switzerland
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Frontiers operates with English as its working language, so international professionals can integrate without needing Spanish fluency.
  • The company has a strong remote-work culture, with many roles offering flexible or fully remote arrangements.
  • Spain is a key growth hub for Frontiers, with a dedicated office in Madrid and a significant number of open roles there.
  • The company offers a modern, digital-first environment with opportunities to work on products used by millions of researchers worldwide.
  • Frontiers provides a structured career path in a fast-growing, international company, with roles spanning engineering, product, and publishing operations.

In their own words

Additional information

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination - including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.

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