Talgo is a leading Spanish manufacturer of high-speed and intercity passenger trains, globally recognized for its unique articulated train technology and lightweight designs. The company operates on an international scale, exporting its specialized rolling stock and maintenance services to countries including Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.

In Spain, Talgo maintains a significant presence with its corporate headquarters in Madrid and major manufacturing and maintenance facilities in Las Matas and Rivabellosa. For international professionals, the company offers a wide range of opportunities in high-tech engineering, digital transformation, and project management, providing a gateway into the global railway industry within a highly innovative environment.

Founded in 1942 by Alejandro Goicoechea and José Luis Oriol, Talgo revolutionized rail transport with its patented articulated train system. Over the decades, it has evolved from a local innovator into a premier global supplier of high-speed rolling stock.

For international professionals

Global leader in high-speed rail technology with major international projects in Europe and the Middle East.
Main manufacturing and R&D hubs are located in Madrid (Las Matas) and Rivabellosa (Álava).
Offers a diverse range of roles from specialized mechanical engineering to advanced IT positions like Cloud Architecture and SAP Consultancy.
The company is a key player in sustainable mobility, focusing on energy-efficient and lightweight train designs.
English is frequently used in corporate and engineering departments due to the global nature of their client base.

Google Cloud Architect

Talgo

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

Job Description

At Talgo, we are dedicated to revolutionizing rail transport with innovative products ranging from very high-speed trains to regional and commuter solutions.

Our trains are characterized by being sustainable, safe, and of high quality. This versatility allows our trains to cross the Saudi Arabian desert at 300 km/h or traverse countries with extreme temperatures as low as -45º in Kazakhstan.

What will your job consist of?

You will join the Information Systems Management area at our center located in Majadahonda.
Your mission will be to lead the architecture in Google Cloud and the management of strategic technological projects for Talgo.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Designing architectures in Google Cloud and acting as a technical expert on the GCP platform.
Supervising the maintenance and operation of Cloud systems, proposing improvements and modernization.
Implementing data pipelines and analytical solutions with services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, and Pub/Sub.
Leading the integration of IoT data and its analysis to optimize processes.
Driving AI and Machine Learning projects with Vertex AI for relevant business cases, using the GCP Vertex AI stack.
Comprehensive management of IT Projects and vendor management, as well as budget preparation and billing and cost control.

What we are looking for in you:

Official degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or similar.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Cloud architecture or data engineering.
Official certification in Google Cloud and/or deep knowledge of GCP.
Experience in the maintenance and operation of production Cloud environments.
Experience in Internet of Things architectures and use cases.
English level B2 or higher.

At Talgo, we offer you:

Permanent contract directly with Talgo. ✍🏽
Remuneration package consisting of fixed salary, variable, and a pension plan.
Flexible schedule (start 7:30 am-9:00 am and finish 4:30 pm-6:00 pm) with intensive working hours in summer. Remote work.
For Talgo, health is a priority, and therefore we offer health insurance that both you and your family can enjoy.
Because for Talgo, well-being drives success: 26 working vacation days in our 2026 labor calendar and 6 company-fixed long weekends, to make the most of your Community's calendar. 🌞
Career plan designed for your professional profile and continuous training opportunities. 🏅
Language school.

We believe in talent and diversity, and therefore, at Talgo we work to maintain an environment based on equal opportunities and non-discrimination, fostering that diversity within our teams.

If you are interested in a new professional challenge, don't let this train pass you by! 🚄

Your work will have a real impact on the mobility of millions of people worldwide!

View original advert (Spanish)

En Talgo, nos dedicamos a revolucionar el transporte ferroviario con productos innovadores que abarcan desde trenes de muy alta velocidad hasta soluciones regionales y de cercanías.

Nuestros trenes se caracterizan por ser sostenibles, seguros y de calidad. Esta versatilidad permite que nuestros trenes puedan cruzar el desierto de Arabia Saudí a 300 km/h o atravesar países con temperaturas extremas de hasta -45º en Kazajistán.

¿En qué consistirá tu trabajo?

Te integrarás en el área de Dirección de Sistemas de Información de nuestro centro ubicado en Majadahonda.
Tu misión será liderar la arquitectura en Google Cloud y la gestión de proyectos tecnológicos estratégicos para Talgo.

Y para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Diseñar arquitecturas en Google Cloud y actuar como experto técnico en la plataforma GCP.
Supervisar el mantenimiento y operación de sistemas Cloud, proponiendo mejoras y modernización.
Implementar pipelines de datos y soluciones analíticas con servicios como BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Storage y Pub/Sub.
Liderar la integración de datos IoT y su análisis para optimizar procesos.
Impulsar proyectos de IA y Machine Learning con Vertex AI para casos de negocio relevantes, mediante el stack de Vertex AI de GCP.
Gestión integral de Proyectos IT y gestión de proveedores, así como la elaboración de presupuesto y control de facturación y costes

Lo que buscamos en ti:

Titulación oficial en Ingeniería Informática, Telecomunicaciones o similar.
Mínimo 3 años de experiencia en arquitectura Cloud o ingeniería de datos.
Certificación oficial en Google Cloud y/o conocimiento profundo de GCP.
Experiencia en mantenimiento y operación de entornos Cloud de producción.
Experiencia en arquitecturas y caso de usos de Internet of Things
Inglés nivel B2 o superior.

En Talgo, te ofrecemos:

Contrato indefinido directamente con Talgo. ✍🏽
Paquete retributivo compuesto por salario fijo, variable y plan de pensiones.
Horario flexible (entrada de 7:30 h-9:00 h y salida de 16:30 h-18:00 h) con jornada intensiva en verano. Teletrabajo.
Para Talgo la salud es una prioridad, y por ello te ofrecemos seguro médico que podrás disfrutar tanto tú, como tu familia.
Porque para Talgo el bienestar impulsa el éxito: 26 días de vacaciones laborales en nuestro calendario laboral de 2026 y 6 puentes fijados por la empresa, para sacar el máximo provecho del calendario de tu Comunidad. 🌞
Plan de carrera diseñado para tu perfil profesional y oportunidades de formación continua. 🏅
Escuela de idiomas.

Creemos en el talento y la diversidad, y por ello, en Talgo trabajamos por mantener un entorno basado en la igualdad de oportunidades y la no discriminación, fomentando esa diversidad en nuestros equipos.