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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal, Software Architect - **Company:** Schneider Electric - **Location:** Barcelona, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Quartz (Graphics Layer), DevOps, Middleware, Monitoring of Systems, Apache JMeter, Load Testing, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Release Management, Cloud Services, Akamai, Reverse Proxy, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Platforms, Web Usability, Link Control Protocol, ReactJS, Caching, Reliability of Systems, Technical Debt, Backend, Togaf, AngularJS, Enterprise Integration, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Api Gateway, Dynatrace, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://es.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=79f8891c4620807a ## About the Role The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in large-scale web platforms, including non-logged-in and logged-in B2C, B2B, and eCommerce customer journeys, and the ability to translate these into robust, scalable technical solutions. A strong inclination to deep dive into code and platform internals (frontend and backend) is essential., Strong experience in enterprise web platform architecture across frontend, backend, and integration layers Deep understanding of B2C, B2B, and eCommerce customer journeys (logged-in and non-logged-in) Hands-on expertise in: * SvelteKit, React, Angular, headless UI, SSR/CSR hybrid rendering, Reusable components (eg: Quartz) * Node.js / Java / serverless architectures (e.g., Lambda), middleware aggregation, server-side rendering (SSR) * Third party integrations for search, personalization, content indexing APIs, microservices, and integration patterns with REST / GraphQL services * Caching strategies (CDN, Akamai, edge caching), reverse proxy routing & traffic handling * CMS and composable platforms (e.g., Builder.io, Spryker) Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), Cloud service containers (Amplify, K8), API gateways, messaging Strong understanding of scalability, performance engineering, resilience patterns, and security best practices, using Dynatrace, telemetry and load testing tools such as JMeter, tracking Core web vitals (LCP, CLS, INP) Exposure to CI/CD, DevOps practices, observability, and monitoring tools (Nx or monorepo-based setups preferred) Ability to own the complete solution lifecycle, from architecture through execution alignment Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a decisive, problem-solving mindset, * 12-18+ years in software engineering * 5+ years in architect-level roles leading large-scale web platforms General * Proven experience in platform transformation initiatives and multi-team ecosystems * Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Architect Success Metrics * Improved platform stability, uptime, and Core Web Vitals performance * Reduction in production incidents and recurring defects * Delivery of scalable, resilient, and maintainable architectures * Adoption of architecture standards and governance frameworks across teams ## Description * We are your Energy Technology Partner. We electrify, automate, and digitalize every industry, business, and home, driving efficiency and sustainability for all., * Define, design, and govern end-to-end architecture across frontend, middleware, APIs, backend, and integration layers, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, security, scalability, and performance requirements * Drive technology strategy and architectural roadmap for web platforms (B2C, B2B, eCommerce), including cross-platform dependencies and integrations * Lead platform-level initiatives focused on performance optimization, scalability, caching strategies (CDN/edge), and operational resilience Identify and address systemic gaps, bottlenecks, and technical debt across the platform * Establish observability frameworks, SLOs, and reliability metrics (e.g., Core Web Vitals), and lead RCA with durable fixes Technical Leadership & Solutioning * Act as the technical authority for complex system design, architecture decisions, and critical delivery milestones * Provide hands-on guidance in architecture reviews, solution design, and key code areas; mentor engineering teams to improve engineering quality and maturity * Translate business requirements into scalable, implementation-ready solutions, ensuring feasibility and alignment with platform strategy * Guide adoption of modern architecture patterns including modular/monorepo architectures, microservices, API-first and event-driven designs * Enforce engineering best practices in secure coding, performance optimization, and system reliability Governance, Quality & Delivery Assurance * Lead architecture governance, design reviews, and technical audits, ensuring adherence to standards, performance benchmarks, and regulatory requirements * Ensure strong decision gates and quality checkpoints across the delivery lifecycle General * Partner closely with QA, DevOps, and Release Management to ensure robust CI/CD, release governance, and production readiness * Oversee impact analysis of changes across frontend, backend, APIs, caching layers, and integrations to ensure minimal risk and high release confidence Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership * Clearly communicate architecture vision, trade-offs, and risk positions to both technical and non technical stakeholders * Collaborate with Product, Engineering, QA, and Business teams to align customer experience with platform capabilities Innovation & Continuous Improvement * Drive adoption of modern web and platform engineering practices (API-first, cloud-native, headless CMS, composable architectures) * Introduce tools, frameworks, and practices to improve developer productivity, platform performance, and delivery efficiency * Stay current with evolving technologies across frontend ecosystems, CMS, and digital commerce platforms ## Related Videos - [What the Heck is Edge Computing Anyway?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/593-what-the-heck-is-edge-computing-anyway) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Empowering Thousands of Developers: Our Journey to an Internal Developer Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1519-empowering-thousands-of-developers-our-journey-to-an-internal-developer-platform) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)