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AI & Data Solutions Architect – Banking Sector

Remote, Barcelona & Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 31 Oct)

Tecdata Engineering

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Work mode
Remote (Barcelona & Madrid)
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • More than 5 years of experience in the field of information technologies, with a track record in AI and Data solutions architecture or in critical development projects.

  • Experience in the design, definition, and review of data and artificial intelligence architectures.

  • Knowledge of banking business domains and architecture frameworks such as BIAN and TOGAF.

  • Experience or knowledge in Artificial Intelligence solutions, including:

    • RAG architectures.

    • Multi-agent systems and agent architectures.

    • Frameworks such as LangChain.

    • Cognitive and document management solutions.

  • Knowledge of event-driven architectures and their development patterns.

  • Experience or knowledge in Near Real Time and Batch Processing technologies.

  • Knowledge of data modeling, Data Lineage, and Data Governance.

  • Knowledge of data encryption, protection, and anonymization techniques.

  • Knowledge of Machine Learning.

  • Experience in API definition and design, including OpenAPI.

  • Knowledge of Cloud Computing and microservices-based architectures.

  • Ability to evaluate technical designs and guarantee their adequacy to corporate standards.

Nice to have

  • Senior profile with proven experience in AI and Data solutions architecture.

  • Experience leading solutions teams or participating in high-criticality development projects.

  • Experience in project management and coordination, deadline planning, and delivery monitoring.

  • Ability to work transversally with different technological domains and business areas.

  • Experience in banking or financial environments will be especially valued.

Education & certifications

  • Higher Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or equivalent technical degree.

Languages

  • Intermediate level of English.

The role

We are looking for an AI & Data Solutions Architect to join the AI and Data Architecture domain of a major banking entity.

The selected person will be responsible for defining, reviewing, and governing data architecture and artificial intelligence solutions in the bank's strategic projects, ensuring their alignment with the technological strategy, corporate standards, and business needs.

They will act as a technical reference in AI and Data solutions, collaborating with other architecture domains, development and engineering teams, and business areas to design robust, scalable, secure, and reusable solutions.

What you'll do

  • Act as a reference for AI and Data solutions architecture within the organization.

  • Design and review solution architectures for strategic projects and critical developments of the bank.

  • Evaluate technical proposals from development teams, guaranteeing their adequacy to architectural principles and standards.

  • Identify technical and implementation risks, proposing alternatives and mitigation measures.

  • Define, drive, and govern architecture, integration, and development patterns that favor the standardization and reuse of solutions.

  • Ensure the alignment of solutions with the technological strategy, platform capabilities, and business objectives.

  • Identify opportunities for resource optimization, component reuse, and cost improvement.

  • Collaborate with architects from other domains—systems and infrastructure—in the integral design of solutions.

  • Coordinate with requesting areas, technical teams, and stakeholders to define needs and ensure the correct evolution of solutions.

  • Detect new capabilities and evolution needs for the AI and Data architecture platform.

  • Analyze technological trends and evaluate their impact and applicability in the banking environment.

  • Participate in project planning and monitoring, coordinating teams, deadlines, and deliveries when necessary.

How you'll work

Location: Madrid / Barcelona
Modality: Remote, with possible occasional office visits
Level: Senior Expert
Sector: Banking

Personal competencies

  • Global vision and architectural design capability.

  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving orientation.

  • Ability to communicate with technical and functional profiles.

  • Technical leadership and team coordination.

  • Decision-making ability and priority management.

  • Orientation toward quality, standardization, and continuous improvement.

  • Adaptability to new technologies and business needs.

About Tecdata Engineering

Tecdata Engineering (TECDATA ENGINEERING) is a technology consulting and services provider specialized in global technology projects, with a portfolio covering custom software development, legacy modernization, managed services, cloud infrastructure, Salesforce, cybersecurity (including SOC, pentesting and NIS2 compliance), and data & AI services, alongside IT talent services such as headhunting and staff augmentation. The company reports being founded in 2012 with around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and 5M in billing, and forms part of a broader technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants across 5 countries. It states it is present in major economic sectors including banking, telecommunications, and insurance.

In Spain, Tecdata Engineering hires across multiple locations including Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with a significant share of openings marked "Completamente remoto" (fully remote) or hybrid. Its careers portal organizes vacancies into departments such as Desarrollo y QA, Ciberseguridad, Cloud, DevOps, Sistemas y Producción, Gestión de Proyectos, Comercial, and RRHH, and current openings range from COBOL and mainframe-adjacent banking roles to data engineering, Salesforce, SAP, cybersecurity, and air traffic management QA. For international professionals considering a move to Spain, the volume of remote-eligible roles across the country is notable, though the company's careers and website content is published in Spanish.

Industry
IT Services
Founded
2012
Employees
500

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  • Hiring activity in Spain includes Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with hybrid and on-site arrangements depending on the role.
  • The company reports around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and was founded in 2012.
  • It is part of a technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants operating in 5 countries.
  • Its client sectors include banking, telecommunications, and insurance, so many roles involve regulated, enterprise-grade environments.
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