IT Architect

About the RoleWe are seeking a strategic and technically proficient Regional Architect for the Spain & Italy region to lead architectural initiatives and ensure alignment with Sanoma Learnings enterprise architecture.This role combines architectural leadership cross‑functional collaboration and regional platform oversight.As Regional Architect you will act as the primary architectural liaison for the Spain & Italy region translating local business needs into scalable secure and interoperable solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the regional technology landscape supporting the development of integrated and future‑ready educational platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Technical LeadershipLead architectural design for regional platforms and applications ensuring integration with central Sanoma Learning solutions.Maintain a clear overview of the regional application portfolio and define roles and responsibilities for development and maintenance.Collaborate with product engineering and central architecture teams to ensure alignment and reuse.Act as a regional voice in enterprise‑wide architecture forums and contribute to roadmap planning.Support walkthroughs and technical workshops for key Sanoma Learning initiatives.Regional Architecture ManagementTranslate regional business needs into scalable and secure architectural solutions.Ensure architectural consistency and interoperability across platforms.Define and enforce architecture standards and best practices.Align regional architecture with enterprise‑wide strategic goals.Cross‑Functional CollaborationWork closely with product owners, engineering teams and central architecture to ensure cohesive platform development.Facilitate knowledge sharing and architectural alignment across regions.Provide expert consultation on integration and legacy system transitions.Operational OversightMaintain architectural documentation and application portfolio overview.Support budgeting and resource planning for regional architecture initiatives.Ensure operational integrity and scalability of regional platforms.Must‑Have Technical SkillsBachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering or a related fieldMinimum of 7 years of experience in solution or enterprise architectureStrong understanding of educational platforms and regional market needsExperience with integration, interoperability and legacy system transitionsFluent in Spanish or Italian preferred; English requiredProven ability to lead architectural initiatives and collaborate across teamsFamiliarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and toolsExpertise & BehavioursStrategic thinker with a focus on innovation and scalabilitySkilled in translating business needs into technical solutionsStrong communication skills for conveying complex architectural conceptsExperienced in cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder engagementAbility to maintain architectural consistency and promote best practicesCommitted to continuous learning and professional developmentProactive in contributing to enterprise‑wide architectural forumsNice‑to‑Have SkillsExperience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure)Knowledge of microservices and API managementFamiliarity with educational technology standards and complianceExperience with agile methodologies and DevOps practicesUnderstanding of data privacy and security regulations in educationWhat We OfferA key architectural role shaping regional and enterprise‑wide technology strategyA collaborative innovation‑driven work environmentOpportunities to work on impactful educational platformsStrong support for professional growth and technical developmentCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefitsFlexible hybrid work modelAbout Sanoma LearningHow do you prepare students for the world, engage their curiosity and inspire them to grow? That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning it has always been our mission to help to find and develop best‑in‑class answers to this question. If you join us it means that you embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of learning for primary, secondary and vocational education. We believe that your journey is our success as a company.Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company operating in 12 countries. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education we want to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. With over 3,000 employees we help shape the future of education for 25 million students.Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity and ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristics.Key SkillsIT ExperienceApache HiveAPIsSpring.NETSolution ArchitectureJ2EEJavaMicroservicesAzureProject ImplementationOracleEmployment Type : Full‑TimeExperience : yearsVacancy : 1#J-18808-Ljbffr