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Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Barcelona
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, flexible pay plan
Visa options
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Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
What you bring
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
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More than 5 years of experience in the relevant area of expertise. Ideally 3-5 years as a developer and 2-3 years as a software architect.
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Hands-on experience developing eCommerce solutions based on commercetools.
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Previous experience in code inspection, review and code quality checks.
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Experience resolving technical issues, including those involving third parties.
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Ability to communicate effectively in English at different levels of the organization.
Nice to have
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Have a deep understanding of agile methods and processes
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Have experience working in a global environment and with virtual teams
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Can see both the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of a situation
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Have successfully led technical evaluations
Languages
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Work Language: Fluent Business English
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
We offer you
We offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.
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Great benefits: a competitive salary and a comprehensive social benefits package. We offer one of the most competitive pension plans on the market, plus flexible remuneration with tax advantages: health insurance, restaurant card, mobility plan and more.
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Personal and professional growth: ongoing training and constant career opportunities, because we believe people are our most important asset.
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Hybrid working with a flexible working scheme: our state-of-the-art campus is dog friendly and has a medical center, a canteen and spaces to co-create, network and chill.
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Recreation activities: yoga, Zumba and more, plus a wide range of volunteering activities.
The role
Help shape the online experience behind Nespresso. We are looking for a Software Architect to join our Nestlé Nespresso Digital and Tech Team in Barcelona.
Position Snapshot
The role
As a Software Architect, you will join the engineering team powering Nespresso Digital Commerce. This is a direct-to-customer business with significant volumes of traffic and a very rich feature offering, so the decisions you make will have a direct, visible impact on our online business. You will be part of a large development organization, working on a platform used every day by our customers.
You will be a central voice in our software engineering community, bringing deep technical expertise to the development team and working side by side with our design and product teams. You will guide how we use process and technology to deliver business requirements in a cost-effective way within your area of expertise.
What you'll do
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Partner with the Product Owner and the Lead Designer, advising on the best technology solutions and turning the business vision into a clear technical vision.
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Estimate development effort for new projects and report on progress to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Lead the design and documentation of software solutions, using commercetools as our composable commerce platform.
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Work with the development team to ensure the quality of what we build and its alignment with the Nespresso strategy.
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Recommend, set up and champion development best practices within the software development teams, and make sure they are adopted.
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Contribute to the availability and evolution of our Continuous Integration solution, including quality and security checks, in collaboration with the teams running the service.
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Help others solve complex technical problems, investigate root causes and recommend SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely) solutions.
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Own the security and compliance of the solutions in your technology area, in line with internal standards and external regulations.
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Take part in peer reviews and carry out formal and informal reviews of technical designs, standards, documentation and implementations.
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Be an active part of the Nespresso software architecture community.
How you'll work
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Location: Nespresso Headquarters, Barcelona. Spain.
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Type of Contract: Permanent.
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Type of work: Hybrid (2 days per week in office)
Hiring process
4 steps3 interviewsa task to do
Application
CV screening
Initial interview
With a recruiter
A conversation about your interests, experience and motivation, with more detail on the role.
Interview with the People Manager
With a hiring manager
A competency interview, virtual or in person, exploring your fit with the department and the role.
Evaluation
Certified tools on cognitive abilities and learning preferences; a case study or practical test may be requested.
Final interview
With stakeholders and possibly the future team
Different stakeholders take part; you may meet the team you would work with.
Offer
- The evaluation is explained to you beforehand.
- Nestlé keeps you updated on your application status and gives feedback after interviews.
- Interviews may be by phone, video or in person; the recruiter explains the steps.
Hiring process
How we will proceed:
You send us your CV → We contact relevant applicants → Interviews → Feedback → Job Offer communication to the Finalist → First working day
About Nestlé
Nestlé is the world's largest food and beverage company, headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. The company operates across nearly 190 countries, offering a vast portfolio of brands ranging from baby food and coffee to petcare, confectionery, and nutrition products. With over 270,000 employees and more than 2,000 brands, Nestlé is a true global leader in the food industry, with a strong focus on nutrition, health, and wellness.
In Spain, Nestlé has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, operating across multiple business units including Purina PetCare, Waters, and the Iberian shared services center. The Spanish offices host a wide range of roles, from factory operations and technical maintenance to IT, finance, and HR internships, making it a relevant destination for international professionals. Nestlé's culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and internal mobility, and they actively recruit international talent through structured internship and youth programs, offering a multicultural environment and global career opportunities.
- Industry
- Food and Beverages
- Founded
- 1866
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Headquarters
- Vevey, Switzerland
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Madrid
Good to know if you are moving
- Nestlé offers structured internship programs in Spain (e.g., Finance, HR, IT, Operations) that are open to international students, providing a gateway into a global company.
- The company's Spanish offices in Barcelona and Madrid are part of a large global network, offering opportunities for cross-border mobility and international career paths.
- Nestlé is a highly diverse employer with a strong focus on inclusion and internal mobility, making it attractive for professionals relocating to Spain.
- The Spanish operations include well-known factories such as Nestlé Purina in Castellbisbal, offering technical and engineering roles.
- Nestlé's global scale and brand recognition provide strong CV value for international professionals.
In their own words
About the company & team
About Nestlé
We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company in the world, with a presence in more than 185 countries. With net sales of CHF 94.4 billion in 2022, the company has over 291,000 employees and 418 factories in 85 countries. Our values are based on respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity, and respect for our future. Nestlé is dedicated to offering high-quality food and beverage products and services that contribute to the nutrition, health, and well-being of people, pets, and the planet. Additionally, it is committed to being a leading company in sustainability and achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Want to learn more? Visit us at: www.nestle.com
About Nespresso
The Nespresso story began with a simple but revolutionary idea: enable anyone to create the perfect cup of espresso coffee.
Since 1986, Nespresso has redefined and revolutionized the way millions of people enjoy their coffee.
We are committed to tackling climate change. We aim to achieve carbon neutrality as soon as possible and net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 at the latest.
In 2019 we created the digital hub in Barcelona to offer the best customer experience and innovation to B2C and B2B channels.
We encourage the diversity of applicants across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief and disability.
People are at the heart of our success - all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow and thrive together
Step outside your comfort zone; share your ideas, way of thinking and working to make a difference to the world, every single day. You own a piece of the action - make it count.
Join Nestlé #beaforceforgood
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