Software Architect

We are looking for a Software Architect to be part of our Nestlé Nespresso Digital and Tech Team. At Nespresso, our Digital & Tech teams are at the heart of our innovation journey, a space where we continue to invest, evolve, and grow.

Position Snapshot

•    Location: Nespresso Headquarters, Barcelona. Spain.

•    Type of Contract: Permanent. 

•    Type of work: Hybrid.

•    Work Language: Fluent Business English.

The role 

As a Software Architect, you will join the engineering team powering Nespresso Digital Commerce business. You will work in a direct-to-customer context with significant volumes and traffic and a very rich feature offering, being part a of large development organization with direct impact to the online business.

As a central part of the software engineering community, you will bring deep technical expertise and knowledge to the development team, working very close to design and product teams. You will guide and promote optimal use of process and technology to support the cost-effective delivery of business requirements within the area of expertise.

As technical expert part of the software engineering team, you will contribute at the architecture and design level but also at the code level, through Proof of Concept or initial module version development or to the existing code base when required.

In This Role, You Will:  

• Work closely with the Product Owner and the Lead designer to provide technical expertise, advising on best technology solutions, translating the business vision into technical vision.
• Estimate development effort for new projects and report progress of developments, to both technical and non-technical communities.
• Lead the design and documentation of software solutions, using commercetools as a composable commerce platform. 
• Work with the development team to ensure the quality of the and its alignment to the Nespresso strategy.
• Recommend, setup and follow development best practices inside the software development teams and ensure their adoption.
• Contribute to the availability and evolution of the Continuous Integration solution (including quality and Security checks) in collaboration with the teams running the service.
• Assist others in resolving complex technical problems and investigating the root cause of problems and recommend smart (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely) solutions.
• Responsible for ensuring that all solutions within their technology area are delivered and maintained secure and compliant with internal standards and external regulations.
• Participate in peer reviews of deliverables and carry out formal and informal reviews of technical designs, standards, documentation and/or implementations.
• Participate in the Nespresso software architecture community.
• Contribute to the code base and quality and maintainability by ensuring coding best practices standards are respected (Design Patterns, Clean Code, SOLID).

What We're Looking For:  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.  
• More than 5 years of experience in the relevant area of expertise. Ideal experience of 3-5 years as a developer, 2-3 years as a software architect.
• Hand on experience working in the development of eCommerce solutions based on commercetools.
• Previous experience in code inspection, review, and code quality check.  
• Experience with System and Application Design.
• Strong experience in front-end technologies like Angular, React, Typescript. 
• Strong experience in API technologies.
• Experience of resolving technical issues, including those involving 3rd parties. 
• Strong experience applying Software Programming principles (SOLID, GRASP, Design Patterns).
• Effectively communicates in English at different levels in the organization.

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:  

• Have a deep understanding of agile methods and processes
• Have experiences working in a global environment and with virtual teams
• Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations.
• Experience of successfully leading technical evaluations. 

We offer you 
We offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.

•    Great benefits including competitive salary and a comprehensive social benefits package. We have one of the most competitive pension plans on the market, as well as flexible remuneration with tax advantages: health insurance, restaurant card, mobility plan, etc.

•    Personal and professional growth through ongoing training and constant career opportunities reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset.

•    Hybrid working environment with flexible working scheme. Our state-of-the-art campus is dog friendly and equipped with a medical center, canteen and areas to co-create network and chill

•    Recreation activities such as yoga, Zumba, etc. and a wide range of volunteering activities.

The Hiring Process: 

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2. Your Application: Submit your application and Talent Acquisition will review it (make sure your CV is in English as the hiring team is international).   

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2. Interviews: Engage in three stages of interviews (Talent Acquisition, Hiring Manager, and Stakeholder Interview).  

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2. Feedback: After interviews, we provide feedback to all candidates. 

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2. Job Offer: Successful candidates will receive a formal offer. 

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2. Onboarding: Prepare your onboarding journey and welcome you on your first day at Nespresso 

About Nespresso  

The Nespresso story began with a simple but revolutionary idea: enable anyone to create the perfect cup of espresso coffee.

Since 1986, Nespresso has redefined and revolutionized the way millions of people enjoy their coffee.

We are a Company committed with the Climate change and we aim to achieve carbon neutrality as soon as possible and net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 at the latest.
In 2019 we created the digital hub in Barcelona to offer the best customer experience and innovation to B2C and B2B channels. 

We encourage the diversity of applicants across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief and disability.

People are at the heart of our success – all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow and thrive together

Step outside your comfort zone; share your ideas, way of thinking and working to make a difference to the world, every single day. You own a piece of the action – make it count. 

Join Nestlé #beaforceforgood