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Head of Technological Architecture

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 3 days ago (last checked 11 Nov)

Tecdata Engineering

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: 12+ years

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

📍 Location: Spain
💼 Experience: +12 years in technology

More than 12 years of experience in the technology field.
At least 5 years leading architecture teams.
Previous experience as a developer or technical architect.
Demonstrable experience working with real production systems.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple vendors.
Ability to communicate with management and influence strategic decision-making.
Cross-functional vision of architecture in Applications, Cloud, Integration, and Data.
Experience in Cloud architectures, preferably on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Demonstrable experience in the modernization of applications and legacy systems.
Knowledge of enterprise architectures, systems integration, and the evolution of technological platforms.
Practical experience in the use of Artificial Intelligence applied to software development, modernization, and technical team productivity.
Professional level of Spanish and English, both spoken and written.
Experience working with different technology vendors.

Nice to have

Experience in the retail and distribution sectors.
Knowledge of SAP environments.
Experience in multinational organizations and complex technological ecosystems.

The role

At Tecdata Engineering, we are looking for a TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE DIRECTOR!

At Tecdata Engineering, we are looking for a Technology Architecture Director to lead the strategy, evolution, and modernization of an organization's technological ecosystem.

We are looking for a profile with a solid technical foundation, strategic vision, and real experience in production systems, capable of leading architecture teams and coordinating different technological areas: Applications, Cloud, Integration, and Data.

A person who combines decision-making ability at a management level with deep technical knowledge and practical experience in transforming complex technological environments.

We are looking for a technological leader with strategic vision, but also with a solid technical track record. Someone capable of connecting business and technology, driving the transformation of complex systems, and building an architecture prepared for the future challenges of the organization.

What you'll do

Define and lead the organization's technological architecture strategy and vision.
Direct the Applications, Cloud, Integration, and Data areas, ensuring their alignment with business objectives.
Design and implement the technological architecture governance model.
Define architectural standards, patterns, principles, and best practices.
Lead modernization programs and the transformation of legacy applications.
Drive the rationalization, optimization, and evolution of the technology estate.
Architecturally evaluate solutions, technologies, and vendors, ensuring their technical and strategic suitability.
Collaborate closely with CTO, Product, Cybersecurity, Data, and IT.
Lead and develop teams of Technical Leads and specialized architects.
Drive the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence into the software development lifecycle and technological modernization processes.
Guarantee the scalability, sustainability, security, and efficiency of technological solutions.

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

Good to know if you are moving

Many openings are advertised as fully remote within Spain, e.g. "Senior Data Scientist – GCP Madrid · Completamente remoto" and "ML ENGINEER Madrid · Completamente remoto".
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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