AWS Solutions Architect

AWS Solutions Architect (Relocation to Spain)AWS Solutions Architect (Relocation to Spain)Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultantsin 21 countriesand a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.Talan at a GlanceHeadquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowermentto 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 revenuethis year.Our Core Areas of ExpertiseData & 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 initiativesthrough 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 DescriptionWe are looking for aSenior Solution Architectwith 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 ResponsibilitiesDefine 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 assessmentsto evaluate technologies, AWS offerings, and third-party tools, delivering recommendations aligned with business and enterprise strategy.Drive the creation ofproofs of concept (PoCs)to validate approaches and demonstrate feasibility of innovative solutions.Establish and maintain cloud architecture standards, patterns, andbest-practice documentationto be adopted across teams and projects.Providetechnical leadershipand 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 tocloud 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.QualificationsExperience5+ years of experiencein 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).EducationBachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.Skills & KnowledgeExpertise 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.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 producingarchitecture documentation, diagrams, and technical standards.Ability to evaluate, compare, and recommend technologies and services.Nice to HaveAWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or other advanced AWS certifications).Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation).Hands-on knowledge ofevent-driven platformssuch asAWS EventBridge, SNS, SQS, or Apache Kafka.Practical experience applyingDomain-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 InformationWhat 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,SpainPossibility to manage work-permits.If you are passionate about development & tech, we want to meet youTalan 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). #J-18808-Ljbffr