Enterprise Architect

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Remote locations:
Home Office Spain:
Barcelona, Sanoma Educaciontime type:
Full time posted on:
2 dagen geleden geplaatstjob requisition :
JR-1582
** About the Role
** We are seeking a visionary and strategic Enterprise Architect to join Sanoma Learning and lead the architectural evolution of our educational technology ecosystem. This role serves as a critical bridge between business strategy and technology execution, ensuring that our investments in platforms, infrastructure, and shared services deliver long-term value across diverse educational markets. You will harmonize architectural principles, promote cross-domain interoperability, and guide the development of scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Strategic & Technical Leadership
*** Define and maintain enterprise-wide architecture principles, standards, and governance frameworks (e.g., security, integration, data models).
* Align technology initiatives with business strategy, regulatory obligations, and Sanoma’s long-term vision.
* Lead cross-domain integration efforts across educational products, content platforms, analytics, and third-party systems.
* Evaluate and introduce modern architectural frameworks, tools, and best practices.
* Represent the Enterprise Architecture team in strategic taskforces and transformation programmes.
** Cross-Domain Collaboration
*** Collaborate with regional, solutions, and domain architects to ensure coherence and reuse across domains.
* Support strategic planning and roadmap development for platform evolution and shared services.
* Facilitate architectural walkthroughs and technical workshops across business units.
* Act as a central voice in enterprise-wide architecture forums and contribute to roadmap planning.
** Governance & Operational Oversight
*** Establish and enforce architectural governance processes and compliance standards.
* Maintain a clear overview of the enterprise application portfolio and define roles and responsibilities for development and maintenance.
* Provide expert consultation on complex architectural challenges and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
** Talent Development & Thought Leadership
*** Mentor architects and technical leads across domains.
* Promote architectural excellence, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
* Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical leadership.
* Organize and participate in architecture-related events and communities.
** Must-Have Technical Skills
** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or strategic technology roles Proven ability to lead architecture in complex, multi-country organizations Strong understanding of educational platforms, SaaS ecosystems, and interoperability standards

Experience with integration, legacy system transitions, and cloud-native architectures TOGAF or equivalent certification preferred Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Fluent in English
** Expertise & Behaviors
** Strategic thinker with a strong innovation mindset Skilled in developing performance-improving architectural methods Ability to promote architectural standards and best practices organization-wide Experience in hiring, mentoring, and assessing technical staff Strong mediation and conflict resolution skills Proven ability to build and maintain high-performing, engaged teams Passionate about architecture and proactive in organizing related events Open to new ideas and committed to continuous learning Fosters a culture of ownership, learning, and feedback
** Nice-to-Have Skills
** Experience with educational standards and regulatory compliance Familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, and observability tools like Datadog Knowledge of OAuth2, SSO, and identity management systems

Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures Background in data architecture and analytics platforms Proficiency in other European languages
** What We Offer
** A key leadership role shaping enterprise architecture and technology strategy A collaborative, learning-oriented…