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# Principal, Software Architect

- **Company:** Schneider Electric
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Middleware, Apache JMeter, Routing, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Reverse Proxy, Secure Coding, Systems Integration, Web Platforms, Web Usability, ReactJS, Layered Systems, Caching, Reliability of Systems, Technical Debt, Backend, Togaf, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Api Gateway, Dynatrace, Serverless Computing, Monolithic Repository, Microservices
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/principal-software-architect-en-barcelona-ID-372146670

## About the Role

Requisitos principalesExtensive experience in enterprise web platform architecture (frontend, backend, integration)
Strong understanding of B2C, B2B, and eCommerce journeys (logged-in and non-logged-in)
Hands-on expertise: SvelteKit, React, Angular; SSR/CSR; reusable components
Node.js/Java/serverless architectures; middleware aggregation; SSR
Experience with REST/GraphQL, microservices, and integration patterns
Caching, CDN/edge strategies; reverse proxy routing and traffic handling
CMS and composable platforms (e.g., Builder.io, Spryker)
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP); containers (Amplify, Kubernetes); API gateways
Observability and performance tooling (Dynatrace, JMeter); Core Web Vitals
CI/CD, DevOps practices, monorepo setups (Nx preferred); security and reliability focus
Full solution lifecycle ownership; strong stakeholder management and problem-solving mindset
*****+ years in software; 5+ years in architect-level roles; platform transformation experience
Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Architect
strong communication
stakeholder management
decisive problem-solving
SvelteKit
React
Angular

## Description

OverviewLead the end-to-end architecture of a unified web platform, driving scalability, performance, and reliability across multi-layered systems.Provide hands-on technical leadership to multiple teams while shaping platform strategy for B2C, B2B, and eCommerce journeys.Translate complex requirements into robust, scalable solutions and governance.Collaborate across Product, Engineering, QA, and Business to deliver a resilient, modern web platform.Join Schneider Digital to accelerate the company's digital transformation and sustainability goals.Compensaciones / Beneficiosflexible schedulehybrid workSabbatical Pack (up to 2 months unpaid leave)Floating HolidaysWellbeing programs (Wellwo, Wellhub)Life insurance and medical service at workplaceResponsabilidadesDefine and govern end-to-end architecture across frontend, middleware, APIs, backend, and integrationsDrive technology strategy and architectural roadmap for web platforms including cross-platform dependenciesLead performance optimization, scalability, caching, and operational resilience initiativesIdentify bottlenecks and technical debt; establish observability, SLOs, and reliability metricsAct as the technical authority for system design and critical delivery milestones; mentor teamsTranslate business requirements into scalable solutions aligned with platform strategyAdopt modern architecture patterns (modular/monorepo, microservices, API-first, event-driven)Enforce secure coding, performance best practices, and system reliabilityLead architecture governance, design reviews, and audits; ensure regulatory and quality adherenceEnsure robust CI/CD, release governance, and production readiness in collaboration with QA/DevOpsOversee impact analysis of changes to minimize risk and maximize release confidenceCommunicate architecture vision and risk to technical and non-technical stakeholdersCollaborate with Product, Engineering, QA, and Business teams to align customer experience with platform capabilitiesDrive adoption of cloud-native, headless CMS, and composable architectures; promote developer productivityRequisitos principalesExtensive experience in enterprise web platform architecture (frontend, backend, integration)Strong understanding of B2C, B2B, and eCommerce journeys (logged-in and non-logged-in)Hands-on expertise: SvelteKit, React, Angular; SSR/CSR; reusable componentsNode.js/Java/serverless architectures; middleware aggregation; SSRExperience with REST/GraphQL, microservices, and integration patternsCaching, CDN/edge strategies; reverse proxy routing and traffic handlingCMS and composable platforms (e.g., Builder.io, Spryker)Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP); containers (Amplify, Kubernetes); API gatewaysObservability and performance tooling (Dynatrace, JMeter); Core Web VitalsCI/CD, DevOps practices, monorepo setups (Nx preferred); security and reliability focusFull solution lifecycle ownership; strong stakeholder management and problem-solving mindset*****+ years in software; 5+ years in architect-level roles; platform transformation experienceCertifications such as TOGAF, AWS Architectstrong communicationstakeholder managementdecisive problem-solvingSvelteKitReactAngular


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