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Software Architect

Hybrid in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 29 Oct)

knowmad mood

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Hours: Jornada intensiva on Fridays and in summer
Payments: 12 or 14 salary payments a year
Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Permanent
Experience: 5+ years
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Consolidated experience in technical architecture roles
Familiarity with the hybrid technological environment: cloud, on-prem, and its integration with legacy systems.
Ability to incorporate non-functional requirements into the design: performance, scalability, resilience, and security.
Design of the data layer of the solutions: modeling, persistence, and information flows.
Design of APIs and integration strategies between systems.
Knowledge of architecture patterns: microservices, event-driven, API-first, CQRS, saga.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract
Flexible hours ⏰: flexible schedule with entry at 8:30 AM and exit at 6:00 PM, with intensive working hours on Fridays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and intensive working hours in summer (July and August) from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Vacation 🌴: 22 vacation days + 2 personal days, plus December 24 and 31 off.
Permanent contract 📄: From day one, with the option of 12 or 14 payments.
Flexible compensation 💳: Restaurant card, childcare voucher, health insurance, training, and other benefits with tax advantages.
Benefits club 🎁: Discounts on technology, leisure, and training.
Continuous training 📚: Access to Udemy Business, language courses, official certifications, and technical training.
Career plan 🚀: Support to grow, specialize, or take on new challenges.
Comprehensive well-being 💚: Nutrition, physical activity, and emotional balance programs.
Work-life balance +LIFE 👨 👩 👧 👦: Personal and family support 24/7.
Inclusive environment 🌍: Diverse and multicultural setting.
Social events 🎮: Activities to connect with the team.

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The role

Currently at knowmad mood, we are looking for a Software Architect with a minimum of 5 years in architecture and extensive knowledge of Java to work in our architecture community.

This will be a project where you will work with different business verticals, leading a team of developers working with different Cloud (Azure and AWS) and On-Premise architectures.

How you'll work

Work will be carried out on a hybrid project with 4 days of remote work and one day attending the client's offices in the city of Madrid. Therefore, it will be necessary to reside in Madrid or the surrounding areas.

About knowmad mood

knowmad mood is an IT consulting and technology services company based in Madrid, Spain, specializing in digital transformation, cloud infrastructure, data engineering, cybersecurity, and enterprise software development. With a strong focus on emerging technologies like AI, automation, and DevOps, the company serves clients across sectors including insurance, retail, and manufacturing, offering both project-based consulting and managed services. They operate with a distributed team model, supporting remote and hybrid work across Spain.

For international professionals, knowmad mood offers a dynamic and flexible work environment with many roles available as 100% remote or hybrid positions across Spain, including in Madrid, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca. The company emphasizes continuous learning and innovation, making it an attractive option for tech talent looking to work on modern stacks like Java, Kubernetes, Azure, GCP, and AI platforms. While the company is Spanish-founded, its client base and project scope often require English proficiency, providing opportunities for non-Spanish speakers to integrate.

Industry: IT Consulting
Founded: 2010
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca

Good to know if you are moving

Many roles are offered as 100% remote within Spain, providing flexibility for international hires to live anywhere in the country.
The company has offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca, offering options for hybrid work in major Spanish cities.
English proficiency is required for many positions, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
knowmad mood focuses on modern technologies like Java, Kubernetes, Azure, GCP, and AI, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects.
The company supports professional development with a strong emphasis on certifications and continuous learning.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are knowmad mood!

We are a leading company in digital transformation, constantly evolving and at the forefront of technology.

Made up of more than 3,000 creative, digital, and innovative people connected by a shared purpose and capable of building connections with people around the world. A responsible, flexible team with a high capacity to adapt to the needs of our clients and the market, while delivering value, vision, creativity, expertise, professionalism, and passion for technology in every project.

The values that guide our path and lead us toward excellence are collaboration, innovation, commitment, fun, and trust.

Additional information

At knowmad mood, we are committed to equal opportunities and respect for diversity. We apply our Equality Plan and the principle of non-discrimination in all our recruitment processes.

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