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Solutions Architect - Banking Sector - Madrid

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 6 Nov)

Sopra Steria

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Benefits: Private health insurance, life insurance, flexible pay plan

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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, typically from 5 years onwards in their domain of specialization.
Demonstrated and deep experience in solution design in at least one relevant technical domain: integration, data, applications, cloud, or Mainframe.
Knowledge of architecture patterns: microservices, event-driven, API-first, CQRS, saga.
API design and integration strategies between systems.
Design of the solutions' data layer: modeling, persistence, and information flows.
Ability to incorporate non-functional requirements into the design: performance, scalability, resilience, and security.
Familiarity with the hybrid technological environment: cloud, on-prem, and its integration with legacy systems.
Architecture design and documentation.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems.
Direct involvement in the construction phase: technical decision-making in a real context, problem-solving during implementation, and responsibility for the consistency between the design and what is built.
Clear technical communication with all technology teams.
Understanding of the banking regulatory environment as it applies to their domain.
Ability to evaluate technological options and justify decisions with technical and business criteria.
End-to-end vision: understands the impact of their decisions on the overall solution.
Flexibility to work in different business domains depending on the assigned vertical.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What do we have for you?

Permanent contract and full-time schedule
23 vacation days
Continuous training: technical, transversal, and language skills. We have access to certifications, training from major Technology Partners, online platforms, and much more!
Life and accident insurance
Possibility of joining our flexible compensation (medical insurance, nursery vouchers, transportation, meals, and training)
Access to Privilege Club, where you will find interesting discounts from major brands
Personalized and detailed onboarding. We accompany you every step of the way so that you feel #soprano from the very beginning.
Office with spaces reserved for leisure. Work and fun combined!
Camaraderie and good atmosphere, we keep the power of unity in mind.

And most importantly…You have the opportunity to develop your professional career with us: We will create a personalized career plan together. You will be trained, we will set goals, and we will follow up to ensure that we achieve them together. We listen to your priorities and fight for them.

The role

We are looking for a Solutions Architecture profile with high-level English to perform the end-to-end design of technological solutions that respond to the requirements of business verticals, ensuring they are consistent with corporate standards and viable within the entity's ecosystem.

The work is situated at the intersection of business and technology, considers all components of the solution (applications, integration, data, infrastructure, and security), and participates in the architectural governance of projects. The role encompasses both the design and the support of the solution during its construction, ensuring that what is implemented responds to the design.

How you'll work

Location: 60/40 hybrid model in Madrid

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do

Application review
Preliminary call
With a recruiter · Phone call
A first call about your career plan, availability and mobility to check expectations match on both sides.
First formal interview
A discussion of your motivation with details of the project context.
Technical and personality tests
Not every role
Offered depending on your profile.

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The Spanish recruiting team reviews applications weekly and informs candidates of progress.
Feedback is shared after the interview stage.

About Sopra Steria

Sopra Steria is a European leader in IT consulting, digital transformation, and software development, headquartered in Paris, France. With over 50,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the company provides end-to-end services including consulting, systems integration, infrastructure management, and business process services. Its industry focus spans financial services, public sector, aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing, delivering both technical expertise and strategic advisory to large enterprises and public institutions.

In Spain, Sopra Steria operates with a strong presence in Madrid and Barcelona, offering a wide range of roles from junior developers to senior architects and project managers. The company is known for its multicultural environment, with many positions requiring French or English, making it an attractive destination for international professionals. Sopra Steria emphasizes career development, continuous learning, and a collaborative culture, and it actively supports relocation and integration for foreign talent, particularly in its European delivery centers.

Industry: IT Consulting
Founded: 1968
Employees: 50,000+
Headquarters: Paris, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Sopra Steria has a significant presence in Spain with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering a wide range of IT roles.
Many positions require French or English, making it accessible for international professionals with language skills.
The company offers hybrid and remote work options, including some fully remote roles within Spain.
Sopra Steria provides career development programs and training opportunities, particularly in cloud, cybersecurity, and data.
As a global company, there are opportunities for cross-border projects and mobility within its international network.

In their own words

About the company & team

Because working at Sopra Steria is also about feeling Sopra Steria.

We are a recognized European leader in consulting, digital services, and software development, with nearly 56,000 employees in almost 30 countries and more than 4,000 in Spain.
We focus on people, their training, and professional development, which drives us to grow and constantly improve.

We are passionate about digital, and just like you, we seek the best adventure. We want your day-to-day to become your greatest inspiration. That you learn, contribute, have fun, grow, and above all, enjoy to the fullest.

If you want to be part of a “Great Place to Work” team, keep reading!

Additional information

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At Sopra Steria, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, evaluating each candidacy objectively, based on their competencies and experience. We firmly believe that the diversity of experiences and perspectives is what drives our innovation.

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