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Senior Software Architect

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 2 days ago

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Overview

Job details

12 or 14 salary payments a year
Your pick, per the ad: the same annual pay either way.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
UST doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.
University degree
“Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

23 days of Annual Leave plus the 24th and 31st of December as discretionary days!
Numerous benefits (Health Care Plan, Internet Connectivity, Life and Accident Insurances).
Retribución Flexible Program (Meals, Kindergarten, Transport, Online English Lessons, Health Care Plan...).
Free access to several training platforms.
Professional stability and career plans.
UST also compensates referrals from which you could benefit when you refer professionals.
The option to pick between 12 or 14 payments along the year.
Real Work-Life Balance measures (flexibility, WFH or remote work policy, compacted hours during summertime...).
UST Club Platform discounts and gym access discounts.

If you would like to know more, do not hesitate to apply and we'll get in touch to provide further details. UST is waiting for you!

Requirements

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Hands-on experience supporting Front Office and/or Middle Office banking applications.
Strong understanding of application support, application ownership, and service management.
Experience with:
Application monitoring and observability tools.
Integration technologies such as web services, messaging systems, and file transfer solutions.
Database design, SQL development, query optimization, and log analysis.
Git and source control management.
Jira or similar ticketing platforms.
Practical knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and secure design practices.
Hands-on experience with Java technologies and software development lifecycle processes.
Experience using IDEs for development, troubleshooting, and debugging.
Strong Oracle Database and SQL expertise.
Experience working with the Actico platform in operational or support environments.
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Ability to solve complex problems while maintaining an end-to-end business perspective.

Nice to have

Experience within Compliance, Regulatory, or Financial Crime domains.
Knowledge of Wealth Management or Private Banking environments.
Actico Rules or Visual Rules certifications/training.
Experience with cloud migration initiatives and modern API architectures.
Exposure to observability, logging, and enterprise integration platforms.

The role

We are still looking for the very Top Talent...and we would be delighted if you were to join our team!

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Architect to join our banking team and work on strategic Wealth Management platforms for a leading international financial institution.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end ownership of business-critical applications, ensuring operational excellence while contributing to architecture evolution, modernization initiatives, and cloud transformation programs.

What you'll do

Assume end-to-end ownership of the assigned application, ensuring availability, stability, performance, and lifecycle management.
Act as the main point of contact for operational, technical, and functional stakeholders.
Coordinate incident management, problem resolution, application upgrades, and production support activities.
Conduct application health checks, performance analysis, and capacity planning.
Assess and govern application changes through risk and impact analysis.
Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and architecture teams to deliver enhancements and resolve defects.
Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and application inventories.
Drive application rationalization and decommissioning initiatives when appropriate.
Ensure compliance with technical requirements, quality standards, security controls, and non-functional requirements.
Partner with Enterprise Architects to evaluate solution enhancements and future architectural evolution.
Support target-state architecture initiatives including modularization, API strategies, observability, and cloud migration.
Identify technical debt, scalability challenges, and technology obsolescence risks proactively.
Promote the adoption of reusable shared services and enterprise standards.

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews1–2 weeks in all

Learning about who you are
With recruitment team
Conversation about your background and experience; for some roles, a sense of your technical proficiency.
Understanding what makes you tick
What motivates you, your working style and personality, and whether you would thrive in UST and client team dynamics.
Final interview
With future peers, sometimes leadership or the client
Informal chat with your future peers about team fit; depending on the role, members of the leadership team or the client may join.

UST replies within 24 hours of the final interview.
Timing depends on everyone's availability.

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation and IT services company headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, USA. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, UST partners with major corporations across industries such as banking, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing to deliver technology solutions, including cloud, data analytics, and application development. The company has a strong global footprint with delivery centers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

In Spain, UST has a significant presence in Málaga, where it operates a technology and innovation hub. The Málaga office is a key delivery center for European clients, offering roles in software engineering, data, and digital services. UST is known for its collaborative culture and investment in employee development, making it an attractive option for international professionals seeking to work in Spain's growing tech ecosystem.

Industry: Technology
Founded: 1999
Employees: 30,000
Headquarters: Alameda, USA
In Spain: Málaga
Website: ust.com

Good to know if you are moving

UST's Málaga office is part of a growing tech hub in southern Spain, offering a Mediterranean lifestyle with lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
The company provides visa and relocation support for international hires, as part of its global mobility programs.
UST emphasizes continuous learning and offers certifications and training in cloud, data, and engineering.
Málaga has a growing international community and is well-connected by air to major European cities, making it easy for expats to travel.
UST has a diverse workforce with employees from many nationalities, and English is commonly used in the Málaga office.

In their own words

About the company & team

More in detail, UST is a multinational company based in North America, certified as a Top Employer and Great Place to Work company with over 35,000 employees all over the world and presence in more than 35 countries. We are leaders in digital technology services, delivering large-scale technological solutions to top-tier companies across multiple industries.

Additional information

At UST, we are committed to equal opportunities in our selection processes and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or nationality. We have a special commitment to Disability & Inclusion, so we encourage applications from candidates with a disability certificate.

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