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Head of Architecture & Innovation AI

Remote, Madrid·Added today (last checked 4 Nov)

knowmad mood

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Our summary

Hours
Jornada intensiva in summer
Work mode
Remote (Madrid)
Contract
Permanent
English
Required
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

  • 10 years of experience as a Software Architect and/or 5 as a Solutions Architect.

  • Demonstrable experience in the design, estimation, risk management, and implementation of enterprise solutions.

  • Track record leading technical teams and highly complex technological projects.

  • Experience in agile methodologies and technological transformation environments.

  • Participation in pre-sales activities, preparation, and defense of technical proposals to clients.

  • Governance and conceptualization of enterprise architectures.

  • Microservices architectures and reactive architectures.

  • Definition of digital transformation roadmaps.

  • Security, observability, and DevSecOps practices

  • Service Mesh and cloud-native architectures.

  • Technological evaluation, innovation, and definition of technology adoption strategies.

Languages

  • English B2.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

✅In-house training and access to certifications ♻Check out our calendar here:

https://www.knowmadmood.com/es/talento/formacion

✅Flexible compensation plan (health insurance, transport, childcare vouchers, restaurant cards)

✅Brand ambassador program through our referral plan

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✅Events, meetups, techdays, talks... and much more!

✅ 26 days of annual leave (22 vacation days, 2 personal days, and 24 and 31 December as company holidays by default)

The role

Join a multidisciplinary team with a key role in defining the technological strategy and the evolution of the company's technical capabilities. We are looking for a person with a solid track record in software architecture, technical leadership, and innovation, capable of combining strategic vision, technological excellence, and business orientation.

This will be a position with a strong transversal impact, collaborating closely with technology communities, delivery teams, pre-sales, and business development to drive the organization's technological value proposition.

What you'll do

  • Define and evolve the company's global technological strategy in collaboration with the Technology Communities.

  • Drive innovation as a differentiating element, identifying and promoting new technologies, architectures, and ways of working.

  • Technically lead business development initiatives by:

    • Directing proofs of concept (PoCs).

    • Reviewing technical proposals and project bases.

    • Technical evaluation of partners and technological solutions.

  • Participate in high-value pre-sales, leading the definition and defense of complex and multidisciplinary solutions.

  • Accompany clients and teams in the definition of enterprise architectures and digital transformation strategies.

  • Provide technical leadership in critical services, collaborating with highly specialized profiles.

  • Promote best practices in architecture, quality, security, and observability.

  • Support communication, training, technical marketing, and brand positioning initiatives.

How you'll work

✅Permanent contract

✅ 100% REMOTE

✅ Working hours: 8:30 to 18:00 (Monday to Thursday) and 8:00 to 15:00 on Fridays, with an intensive summer schedule from July to August from 8:00 to 15:00.

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. We were born to drive real change through innovation and sustainable development, with the mission of delivering value to our clients and empowering our talent.

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.

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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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