Head of Solution Architecture

**Company Description**:

- Work smart, have fun and make an impact_

**Our purpose is to guide all companies toward a sustainable world.**
EcoVadis is the leading provider of business sustainability ratings. Our solutions are backed by an international team of experts and powerful technology. We analyze data and build sustainability scorecards that give companies actionable insights into their environmental, social and ethical risks.

Learn more about our team and culture on EcoVadis careers page.

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainability ratings and cultivate a team of architectural masters? We're searching for a Head of Solution Architecture who embodies both bold vision and an unwavering commitment to empowering others. This pivotal role is for a leader who can not only foresee the next technological frontier but also guide and inspire our engineers to reach it.

Our Technology and Platform Services department designs and secures the platform that underpins all of our offerings, achieving scalability and continuous improvement through innovation and collaboration. You will be the guiding force, shaping our technical landscape while fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

**What You'll Do**:

- ** Define the Future**: Directly contribute to the conceptual envisioning, design & development of a unique, software platform that has defined and drives the overall direction of the sustainability ratings sector - pushing boundaries and exploring uncharted technological territories.
- ** Strategic Innovation**: Lead the charge in investigating the latest technologies and building quick Proof of Concept functionalities to proactively address future business needs and keep us at the forefront of innovation. Define and maintain a bold architecture roadmap, crafting technical solutions for new and existing functionality that anticipate market shifts and future possibilities.
- ** Empower and Coach**: In a highly collaborative environment, you'll not just participate in brainstorming new ideas, but actively mentor and guide your team through prototyping & continuously validating them against ever-changing market reality - empowering them to drive platform evolution in completely new ways that couldn’t have been predicted up-front.
- ** Architectural Guidance & Mentorship**: Deliver exceptional architectural services, including providing clear guidance and conceptual design, while also acting as a trusted advisor and coach to developers, helping them to generate and maintain code according to agreed standards and best practices.
- ** Business Partnership**: Serve as a visionary liaison, proactively engaging with business stakeholders to translate their evolving requirements into groundbreaking, efficient architectural solutions that pave the way for future success.
- ** Continuous Improvement Champion**: Champion continuous improvement by preparing, improving, and introducing new approaches, methodologies, tools, and techniques, coaching the department through adoption and integration. Lead architectural reviews not just for compliance, but as a coaching opportunity, providing constructive feedback and fostering a culture of excellence in software technical blueprints.

**Qualifications**
- At least 5 years of experience as a Senior Architect or Lead/Chief Architect role.
- Excellent knowledge of all aspects of the software engineering process, including Coding, Testing, Deployment, Scalability, Security, Maintainability.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft stack (.Net,.Net Core, Web API, SQL Server, Azure).
- Proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining microservices architectures, with a deep understanding of best practices, design patterns, and principles for highly decoupled and scalable systems, and a commitment to mentoring and upskilling teams in these areas.
- Very good knowledge in NoSQL such as CosmosDB, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, ElasticSearch, for either data persistence and/or caching.
- Vast experience in API Management (routing, gateways, versioning) with profound understanding of API Development aspects.
- Extensive experience in Front-End, including frameworks (Angular, React/Redux etc.), patterns (MV*), understanding the client's point of view on performance aspects.
- Experience in working with global and regional projects, virtual expert teams, appreciating local differences and adapting to differences in cultures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in English.

**Location**: Hybrid in Barcelona (4 times a month in the office) / Remote from Spain

**In return for your expertise, we offer**:

- Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment
- Flexible working hours
- Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing
- Access to professional mental health support
- Referral bonus policy
- Learning and development
- Sustainability events and community involvement
- Peer recognition program
- Employee-led resource groups