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Junior Technical Architect

Hybrid in Boadilla del Monte·Added over 4 years ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Santander

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Work mode: Hybrid, Boadilla del Monte
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Fluent in both English and Spanish (written and spoken)

The role

JUNIOR Technical Architect - SANTANDER TECHNOLOGY & OPERATIONSBoadilla del Monte, Spain

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

SANTANDER TECHNOLOGY & OPERATIONS is looking for a TECHNICAL ARCHITECT, based mainly in MADRID

Definition and evolution of cloud reference technical architectures in the domains of Event Driven Architectures, Microservices Architectures and Serverless Architectures. Definition of technical architecture blueprints, patterns and best practices.
Definition and design of architectural solutions that facilitate the development of robust, scalable, secure and observable applications and cover the entire development cycle from the point of view of Software Engineering best practices.
Definition and design of technical solutions for projects and cloud platforms based on the previously defined technical reference architectures.
Execution of proofs of concept, product certification and benchmarking, technology observatory in technical domains as microservices, event driven architectures, and serverless architectures.

If you want to know more about us, follow us on https://es.linkedin.com/company/banco-santander

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

At Santander, you can be part of one of the largest transformations the World is experiencing in the past several decades. The emergence of disruptive platforms as a business model has reshaped other industries and is poised to do the same in financial services. To do so, we are transforming our Technology function, with 500+ new hires planned for this 2022.

We are looking for professionals like you, with the skills and competencies required for the development of digital solutions for the creation, implementation and evolution of the new Global Platforms required for Santander Group all over the world.

And on top of a meaningful job, we care about you. At Santander, this means creating a workplace that respects your individuality and supports you to enjoy life outside work. You will enjoy flexible working conditions, a global well-being program, BeHealthy, and will be entitled to spend a certain number of hours each month volunteering.

EDUCATION

Technical University Degree
Post-graduate studies will be a plus

EXPERIENCE

Experience with some of the major native cloud application design patterns: Communication patterns, Connectivity patterns, Data Management patterns, Event-Driven Architecture patterns, Stream-Processing patterns, API Management and consumptions patterns.
Background in enterprise & technical architecture design.
Data Storage Fundamentals
Networking Essentials
Security Essentials
Monitoring Essentials

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge in technologies related to Microservices Architecture: Docker, Kubernetes, Service Mesh,...
Knowledge in technologies related to Event Architecture: Apache Kafka, Rabbit MQ, Confluent, Azure Event Hub,...
Knowledge in technologies related to Serverless Architecture: Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, KNative,...
Good Knowledge in different Cloud platforms: Azure and AWS.
Good Knowledge and experience in CICD technologies: GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, Sonar,...
Good Knowledge in development frameworks such as Spring Boot/Node.js
Hands on Technical experienced and with a good understanding of common technology platforms and security technologies
Understanding of Scrum or Agile development and Devops team initiatives.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

Application
CV screening · With recruitment team
Phone call
With People & Culture team · Phone call · 20 min
A short call about your motivation and the details of the role.
Interviews
Virtual or in-person conversations about your experience, expectations and the value you could bring.
Background check
Offer

Santander suggests exploring the company on its website and LinkedIn before applying.
The Spanish version of the page lists the same eight steps.

About Santander

Banco Santander is a global financial services group headquartered in Boadilla del Monte, Spain, and one of the largest banks in the eurozone by market value. It operates across retail and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking (through its CIB division, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking), with a strong focus on digital transformation and fintech innovation. The group serves over 160 million customers worldwide and employs more than 200,000 people, with a significant technology and operations hub in Spain.

In Spain, Santander is a dominant financial institution and a major employer of tech, data, and business talent, with its main technology and operations center in Boadilla del Monte (Madrid area) and additional offices in cities like Barcelona and Santander. The company is actively investing in AI, cybersecurity, and digital product development, making it a relevant destination for international professionals seeking roles in banking, engineering, and data. Its global scale and English-friendly corporate environment, especially in CIB and technology teams, offer strong opportunities for relocators.

Industry: Banking and Fintech
Founded: 1857
Employees: 100,000–500,000
Headquarters: Boadilla del Monte, Spain
In Spain: Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Santander is headquartered in Boadilla del Monte, near Madrid, and offers a large, international work environment with English commonly used in tech and CIB roles.
The company has a strong commitment to digital transformation, with significant investment in AI, cybersecurity, and data engineering, creating opportunities for tech professionals.
Santander provides relocation support and has a diverse workforce, with employees from many nationalities, especially in its technology and operations centers.
The bank's global presence means opportunities for international mobility and career growth across its many subsidiaries.
Working at Santander in Spain offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and professional development programs.

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