Senior Solutions Architect

Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. 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. 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. 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. Leadproduct and service assessments to evaluate technologies, AWS offerings, and third-party tools, delivering recommendations aligned with business and enterprise strategy. Establish and maintain cloud architecture standards, patterns, andbest-practice documentation to be adopted across teams and projects. 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. 5+ years of experience in Cloud Architecture, Technical Application Architecture, or related fields. ~ Proven track record of leading cloud architecture initiatives, preferably on AWS. ~ Fluency in English (Spanish is a plus). Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Expertise in AWS services and cloud-native architectures. Experience definingenterprise-level architectures, hybrid cloud, and migration strategies. Deep understanding of systems design, networking, security, and distributed architectures. Proven experience with containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift or equivalent). Familiarity with governance, compliance frameworks, and cloud security principles. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or other advanced AWS certifications). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation). Hands-on knowledge ofevent-driven platforms such asAWS EventBridge, SNS, SQS, or Apache Kafka. Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD processes. Exposure to observability and monitoring frameworks. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence). 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. 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). #