knowmad mood is a leading Spanish technology consulting firm specializing in digital transformation, software development, and IT strategy. With a workforce of over 2,500 professionals, the company provides high-impact services across various sectors including banking, insurance, and retail, helping organizations navigate complex technological shifts through innovation and agile methodologies.

Headquartered in Madrid, the company maintains a significant presence across Spain with multiple regional hubs and a strong culture of remote work. For international professionals, knowmad mood is an attractive employer due to its involvement in large-scale international projects, frequent requirements for English-speaking talent, and a flexible "work from anywhere" policy for many of its technical roles.

Founded in 1994 as atSistemas, the company rebranded to knowmad mood in 2023 to reflect its international expansion and digital transformation focus. It is currently listed on the BME Growth market and continues to grow through both organic development and strategic acquisitions.

For international professionals

Offers a high volume of 100% remote roles, allowing employees to live anywhere in Spain.
Many positions specifically require high English proficiency (C1 level), making it accessible for international talent.
Publicly traded on the BME Growth market, indicating financial stability and corporate transparency.
Operates multiple physical offices in major Spanish cities including Madrid, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca for those preferring hybrid work.
Actively hires for modern tech stacks including AI, Cloud (AWS/Azure), and DevOps.

This job was published 3 months ago

IT Enterprise Architect (Alcobendas)

knowmad mood

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

We are knowmad mood!

We are a leading company in digital transformation, constantly evolving and at the forefront of technology. We were born to provoke real change through innovation and sustainable development, with the mission of adding value to clients and boosting our talent.

Comprised of more than 3,000 creative, digital, and innovative people connected to a purpose and capable of generating connections with people all over the world. A responsible, flexible team with a high capacity to adapt to the needs of our clients and the market, while providing value, vision, creativity, expertise, professionalism, and a passion for technology in every project.

What are we looking for?

For our client in the Automotive sector, we are looking for an IT Enterprise Architect to join a strategic project for the company, actively participating in the definition and evolution of the corporate IT architecture. The selected person will play a key role in the alignment between technology and business, driving digital transformation through a solid vision of Enterprise Architecture.

The role combines strategic vision, analytical capacity, and technical leadership, collaborating closely with business, IT, and global architecture teams to ensure scalable, aligned, and sustainable solutions.

A B2 level of English is required for this position
The work modality will be Hybrid, as the person will need to be in Alcobendas two days a week.

Responsibilities and functions
• Participate in the definition of the global IT architecture strategy, with a strong vision of Enterprise Architecture.
• Support the creation and evolution of the Reference Architecture, the Operating Model, and the application roadmap.
• Ensure the alignment of the IT architecture with the client's business strategy and objectives.
• Analyze internal business functions, development strategies, and IT processes, proposing improvements and optimizations.
• Translate business requirements into functional and architectural specifications that guarantee the correct deployment of systems and services.
• Create and maintain Business Architecture models aligned with the client's strategy and vision.
• Collaborate with the Global Architect Director in the implementation of the IT architecture strategy (infrastructure, applications, data, and security).
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to project teams, ensuring compliance with architectural standards and principles.
• Support and document the client's Cloud First strategy through the design and management of the cloud architecture.
• Define and maintain best practices, standards, and guides for the design and delivery of solutions and services.
• Design application architecture solutions based on the analysis of business requirements.
• Review User Stories, identifying existing initiatives or applications that may cover similar needs.
• Support the design of integration services under an API First approach, providing technical supervision and guidelines.
• Identify and manage IT architecture risks and issues.
• Support IS/IT teams and the business in internal and external audits.

Requirements
• Solid experience in Enterprise Architecture or IT Architecture roles.
• Ability to align IT strategy and business objectives.
• Knowledge of application, integration, cloud architectures, and IT governance.
• Analytical, communication, and technical leadership skills.
• Experience working with multiple technical and business stakeholders.

What do we offer?

Permanent contract.
Vacations 🌴: 22 vacation days + 2 flexible days, in addition to December 24th and 31st off.
Permanent contract 📄: From day one, with an option of 12 or 14 payments.
Flexible compensation 💳: Restaurant card, nursery vouchers, 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.
Integral wellbeing 💚: Nutrition, physical activity, and emotional balance programs.
Conciliation +VIDA 👨 👩 👧 👦: 24/7 personal and family assistance.
Inclusive environment 🌍: Diverse and multicultural environment.
Social events 🎮: Activities to connect with the team.

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We are knowmad mood!

Somos una compañía líder en transformación digital, en constante evolución y a la vanguardia de la tecnología. Nacimos para provocar un cambio real a través de la innovación y el desarrollo sostenible, con la misión de aportar valor a los clientes e impulsar nuestro talento.

Formado por más de 3.000 personas creativas, digitales e innovadoras conectadas a un propósito y capaces de generar conexiones con personas de todo el mundo. Un equipo responsable, flexible y con alta capacidad de adaptación a las necesidades de nuestros clientes y del mercado, a la vez que proporciona valor, visión, creatividad, expertise, profesionalidad y pasión por la tecnología en cada proyecto.

¿Qué buscamos?

Para nuestro cliente del sector Automotive, buscamos un/a IT Enterprise Architect para incorporarse a un proyecto estratégico para la compañia participando activamente en la definición y evolución de la arquitectura IT corporativa. La persona seleccionada tendrá un papel clave en la alineación entre tecnología y negocio, impulsando la transformación digital a través de una visión sólida de Enterprise Architecture.

El rol combina visión estratégica, capacidad de análisis y liderazgo técnico, colaborando estrechamente con equipos de negocio, IT y arquitectura global para garantizar soluciones escalables, alineadas y sostenibles.

Para la posición se requiere un Nivel de inglés B2
La modalidad de trabajo sera Hibrida, en cuanto la persona tendrá que garantir en Alcobendas, dos dias de presencialidad a la semana.

Responsabilidades y funciones
• Participar en la definición de la estrategia global de arquitectura IT, con una fuerte visión de Enterprise Architecture.
• Apoyar la creación y evolución de la Reference Architecture, el Operating Model y la hoja de ruta de aplicaciones.
• Asegurar la alineación de la arquitectura IT con la estrategia y los objetivos de negocio del cliente.
• Analizar funciones internas de negocio, estrategias de desarrollo y procesos IT, proponiendo mejoras y optimizaciones.
• Traducir requisitos de negocio en especificaciones funcionales y arquitectónicas que garanticen el correcto despliegue de sistemas y servicios.
• Crear y mantener modelos de Business Architecture alineados con la estrategia y visión del cliente
• Colaborar con el Global Architect Director en la implementación de la estrategia de arquitectura IT (infraestructura, aplicaciones, datos y seguridad).
• Proporcionar guía técnica y supervisión a los equipos de proyecto, asegurando el cumplimiento de estándares y principios arquitectónicos.
• Apoyar y documentar la estrategia Cloud First del cliente mediante el diseño y gestión de la arquitectura cloud.
• Definir y mantener buenas prácticas, estándares y guías para el diseño y entrega de soluciones y servicios.
• Diseñar soluciones de arquitectura de aplicaciones basadas en el análisis de requisitos de negocio.
• Revisar User Stories, identificando iniciativas o aplicaciones existentes que puedan cubrir necesidades similares.
• Apoyar el diseño de servicios de integración bajo un enfoque API First, proporcionando supervisión técnica y lineamientos.
• Identificar y gestionar riesgos y problemas de arquitectura IT.
• Dar soporte a los equipos IS/IT y al negocio en auditorías internas y externas.

Requisitos
• Experiencia sólida en roles de Enterprise Architecture o IT Architecture.
• Capacidad para alinear estrategia IT y objetivos de negocio.
• Conocimiento de arquitecturas de aplicaciones, integración, cloud y gobierno IT.
• Habilidades analíticas, de comunicación y de liderazgo técnico.
• Experiencia trabajando con múltiples stakeholders técnicos y de negocio.

¿Qué ofrecemos?

Contrato indefinido.
Vacaciones 🌴: 22 días de vacaciones + 2 días de libre disposición, además de los días 24 y 31 de diciembre libres.
Contrato indefinido 📄: Desde el primer día, con opción de 12 o 14 pagas.
Retribución flexible 💳: Tarjeta restaurante, cheque guardería, seguro médico, formación y otros beneficios con ventajas fiscales.
Club de ventajas 🎁: Descuentos en tecnología, ocio y formación.
Formación continua 📚: Acceso a Udemy Business, cursos de idiomas, certificaciones oficiales y formación técnica.
Plan de carrera 🚀: Acompañamiento para crecer, especializarte o asumir nuevos retos.
Bienestar integral 💚: Programas de nutrición, actividad física y equilibrio emocional.
Conciliación +VIDA 👨 👩 👧 👦: Asistencia personal y familiar 24/7.
Ambiente inclusivo 🌍: Entorno diverso y multicultural
Eventos sociales 🎮: Actividades para conectar con el equipo.

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En knowmad mood nos comprometemos con la igualdad de oportunidades y el respeto a la diversidad. Aplicamos nuestro Plan de Igualdad y el principio de no discriminación en todos nuestros procesos de selección.