Solutions Architect - Digital Platforms

Giesecke+devrient
El Prat de Llobregat, Spain
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
€ 36K

Job location

Remote
El Prat de Llobregat, Spain

Tech stack

Computing Platforms
Cloud Computing
Information Systems
Fault Tolerance
Interoperability
Network Segmentation
Open Source Technology
Ansible
Zero Trust Network Access
Systems Integration
Web Platforms
Pulumi
Load Balancing
IT Architecture
Containerization
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Terraform

Job description

Si le interesa solicitar este empleo, por favor, asegúrese de cumplir los siguientes requisitos que se enumeran a continuación. At G+D, we are looking for a Solutions Architect - Digital Platforms to lead the design and implementation of modern datacenter solutions, guiding the transformation from traditional IT architectures towards a Zero Trust-based digital platform model. This role requires a strong security mindset and close collaboration with colleagues across Spain, Germany, India, and Canada, working at the intersection of infrastructure, security, and platform architecture., * Design and evolve datacenter architectures based on Zero Trust principles, including identity-centric access, least privilege enforcement, east-west controls, and micro-segmentation.

  • Architect and implement scalable, resilient datacenter solutions across on-premises and hybrid environments.
  • Define intermediate architecture steps to transition from traditional IT infrastructure to modern Zero Trust-oriented platforms.
  • Drive automation of provisioning, configuration, and security controls using infrastructure-as-code and orchestration frameworks.
  • Evaluate, integrate, and operationalize open-source technologies to improve flexibility, interoperability, and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate across Corporate Security, Connectivity, Cloud, and Application teams to define architectural standards, reference architectures, and implementation patterns.
  • Ensure solutions comply with corporate security requirements and regulatory compliance frameworks.
  • Act as an architectural authority, guiding design decisions and trade-offs across complex, mixed workloads.
  • Support transformation initiatives by promoting automation, platform thinking, and Zero Trust adoption.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience in infrastructure or solution architecture roles.
  • Strong expertise in Zero Trust datacenter architecture, including identity-based access, least privilege enforcement, east-west traffic controls, and micro-segmentation across mixed workloads.
  • Proven experience designing resilient on-premises and hybrid datacenters.
  • Solid knowledge of networking and routing, load balancing, high-availability and fault-tolerant design.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container platforms, including cluster architecture, networking and ingress/egress, and securing containerised workloads.
  • Strong automation and Infrastructure-as-Code skills, using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi, and Helm.
  • Experience evaluating and integrating open-source technologies in enterprise environments.
  • Clear and structured architectural communication skills; able to explain complex designs to diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong collaboration and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Analytical problem-solving mindset, translating high-level requirements into secure, efficient architectures.
  • Experience driving architectural change and transformation.
  • Strong ownership and accountability for delivering secure, reliable, and scalable solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus).

Benefits & conditions

  • Culture and Diversity: A people-oriented environment with different nationalities, flat hierarchies, and a great team spirit.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer and LGBT+ friendly.
  • Global Collaboration: Agile/SCRUM teams and stakeholders around the globe.
  • Open working space with best-in-class equipment.
  • Innovative Products: Design and develop business processes and IT solutions for innovative products and digital solutions.
  • Career Development: Continuous training and coaching, talent programme.
  • Social Benefits: Flexible compensation (transport tickets, childcare vouchers, training, private insurance) and in-house parking.
  • Adaptable work time and remote work: M-Th 8.30-17.30 and Fri8.30-15.30, hybrid model.

About the company

Giesecke+Devrient is a global company that offers security technologies, both in the physical and digital world. Every day, billions of people benefit from G+D innovations in their personal and business lives. With around 14,000 employees across 41 countries, we develop, manufacture, and distribute products and solutions for the safeguarding of payment processes, identities, connectivity, and data.

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