Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain Employment

GFT Technologies SE is hiring a Solution Architect

About the Role

GFT Technologies SE is looking for a Solution Architect to provide technical vision and expertise in backend architectures, system integration, and scalable solution design. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build robust, modern solutions aligned with client technology standards.

What You'll Do

  • Define and design Java-based solution architectures, ensuring scalability, quality, and maintainability.
  • Lead technical decisions, acting as a technological reference within the development team.
  • Design and implement event-driven integrations and architectures using Kafka and MQ queues (IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ).
  • Participate in the definition and evolution of solutions operating on Oracle Database and related enterprise ecosystems.
  • Collaborate in the design and implementation of solutions deployed on OpenShift platforms and containerized environments.
  • Work in a coordinated manner with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams, ensuring deliverables aligned with project requirements.
  • Apply best practices for architecture, documentation, technical review, and software quality.
  • Provide strategic vision in modernization processes, migrations, or adoption of new technologies and patterns.

What We're Looking For

  • University degree in Computer Engineering (or equivalent), or Higher/Intermediate Vocational Training in Computer Science.
  • At least 5 years of prior experience in architecture or advanced development with Java.
  • Experience in designing and implementing Java-based solutions (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Microservices).
  • Solid knowledge of Kafka and event-oriented architectures.
  • Experience working with MQ queues (RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ).
  • Experience with Oracle (database, integration, or associated components).
  • Experience in deploying and operating solutions on OpenShift (Kubernetes, Docker).
  • Ability to design scalable, resilient, and secure technical architectures.

Nice to Have

  • High level of English (conversational).

Technical Stack

  • Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Microservices
  • Kafka, IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ
  • Oracle Database
  • OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker

Team & Environment

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.

GFT promotes an inclusive work environment based on cooperation and mutual respect, offering equal opportunities for all. The company has a registered Equality Plan outlining measures to achieve equal treatment and opportunities.

Required Skills
JavaSpring BootSpring CloudMicroservicesKafkaIBM MQRabbitMQActiveMQOracle DatabaseOpenShiftEvent-Oriented ArchitectureSolution Design
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About company
GFT Technologies SE

GFT Technologies SE, founded in 1987, is a global team of approximately 12,000 employees. The company drives digital transformation in the financial services sector, consulting for major global financial institutions and developing custom IT solutions. Its innovation team develops new business models focusing on blockchain, cloud engineering, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things.

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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category backend
Posted 14 days ago