Senior Solution Architect (AWS Cloud)

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We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect with a strong focus on AWS Cloud to design and guide enterprise-grade cloud solutions. This role emphasizes architecture, patterns, product assessments, proofs of concept, and defining best practices. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted advisor, influencing technical direction and ensuring architectural consistency across the organization.

Key Highlights
Design and guide enterprise-grade cloud solutions
Emphasize architecture, patterns, product assessments, proofs of concept, and defining best practices
Act as a trusted advisor, influencing technical direction and ensuring architectural consistency
Key Responsibilities
Define and design cloud architectures and solution patterns
Lead product and service assessments
Drive the creation of proofs of concept
Establish and maintain cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best-practice documentation
Technical Skills Required
AWS services Cloud-native architectures Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles Event-driven architectures (EDA) Docker Kubernetes OpenShift Terraform AWS CDK CloudFormation Apache Kafka
Benefits & Perks
Full-time contract
Smart Office Pack
Training and career development
Benefits and perks such as private medical insurance, life insurance
Nice to Have
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Hands-on knowledge of event-driven platforms such as AWS EventBridge, SNS, SQS, or Apache Kafka

Job Description



Talan – Positive Innovation

Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.

Talan at a Glance

Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year.

Our Core Areas of Expertise


  • Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.



  • Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.



  • Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.





We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.

Job Description


We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect with a strong focus on AWS Cloud to design and guide enterprise-grade cloud solutions. This role emphasizes architecture, patterns, product assessments, proofs of concept, and defining best practices. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted advisor, influencing technical direction and ensuring architectural consistency across the organization.

Key Responsibilities


  • Define and design cloud architectures and solution patterns that address complex business and technical requirements, ensuring scalability, resilience, security, and cost-efficiency.
  • Produce high-level and detailed architectural specifications of cloud-based components, tiers, and interfaces using AWS services and products.
  • Lead product and service assessments to evaluate technologies, AWS offerings, and third-party tools, delivering recommendations aligned with business and enterprise strategy.
  • Drive the creation of proofs of concept (PoCs) to validate approaches and demonstrate feasibility of innovative solutions.
  • Establish and maintain cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best-practice documentation to be adopted across teams and projects.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring, guiding teams during solution design and architecture reviews.
  • Partner with stakeholders across business, technology, and infrastructure domains to align architectural decisions with strategic objectives.
  • Contribute to cloud migration and modernization strategies, designing target architectures and roadmaps for adoption.
  • Stay current with AWS innovations and industry trends, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
  • Act as an advocate for cloud-native architectures, influencing stakeholders and promoting architectural excellence.


Qualifications

Experience


  • 5+ years of experience in Cloud Architecture, Technical Application Architecture, or related fields.
  • Proven track record of leading cloud architecture initiatives, preferably on AWS.
  • Strong background in solution design across infrastructure, applications, and integration domains.
  • Fluency in English (Spanish is a plus).


Education


  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.


Skills & Knowledge


  • Expertise in AWS services and cloud-native architectures.
  • Experience defining enterprise-level architectures, hybrid cloud, and migration strategies.
  • Deep understanding of systems design, networking, security, and distributed architectures.
  • Strong knowledge of application integration, APIs, and microservices design.
  • Experience with event-driven architectures (EDA), including messaging, streaming, and pub/sub patterns.
  • Understanding and application of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles in solution architecture.
  • Proven experience with containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with governance, compliance frameworks, and cloud security principles.
  • Experience producing architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical standards.
  • Ability to evaluate, compare, and recommend technologies and services.


Nice to Have


  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or other advanced AWS certifications).
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation).
  • Hands-on knowledge of event-driven platforms such as AWS EventBridge, SNS, SQS, or Apache Kafka.
  • Practical experience applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) in complex distributed systems.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD processes.
  • Exposure to observability and monitoring frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).


Additional Information

What do we offer you?


  • Full-time contract.
  • Smart Office Pack so that you can work comfortably from home.
  • Training and career development.
  • Benefits and perks such as private medical insurance, life insurance.
  • Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.
  • This is a hybrid position based in Málaga, Spain
  • Possibility to manage work-permits.


If you are passionate about development & tech, we want to meet you!



Talan Spain’s commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company’s "Equality Plan" and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019).



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