IT Architect

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient Regional Architect for the Spain & Italy region to lead architectural initiatives and ensure alignment with Sanoma Learning's 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 Leadership

• Lead 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 Management

• Translate 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 Collaboration

• Work 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 Oversight

• Maintain 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 Skills

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in solution or enterprise architecture
Strong understanding of educational platforms and regional market needs
Experience with integration, interoperability, and legacy system transitions
Fluent in Spanish or Italian preferred; English required
Proven ability to lead architectural initiatives and collaborate across teams
Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and tools

Expertise & Behaviours

Strategic thinker with a focus on innovation and scalability
Skilled in translating business needs into technical solutions
Strong communication skills for conveying complex architectural concepts
Experienced in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Ability to maintain architectural consistency and promote best practices
Committed to continuous learning and professional development
Proactive in contributing to enterprise-wide architectural forums

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Knowledge of microservices and API management
Familiarity with educational technology standards and compliance
Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices
Understanding of data privacy and security regulations in education

What We Offer

A key architectural role shaping regional and enterprise-wide technology strategy
A collaborative, innovation-driven work environment
Opportunities to work on impactful educational platforms
Strong support for professional growth and technical development
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Flexible hybrid work model

About Sanoma Learning

How 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 3000 employees, we help shape the future of education for 25+ million of students.

So, are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers to support all students to reach their potential?

Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity, ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.

About Sanoma Learning

How 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 3000 employees, we help shape the future of education for 25+ million of students.

So, are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers to support all students to reach their potential?

Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity, ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.

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