Job OverviewWe are looking for an exceptional System Architect to lead the design and evolution of our platform architecture. This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise in building secure, scalable, and cost-efficient systems. You will be responsible for critical architectural decisions affecting system performance, security, reliability, and modularity across our entire platform.In this role, you will also be responsible to:Architecture & DesignDesign microservices and platform features from concept to production-ready specificationsCreate technical designs for complex system components and develop proof-of-concepts in GolangArchitect secure, fault-tolerant systems with automated failover, circuit breakers, and end-to-end encryptionAnalyze existing system architecture to understand current implementations and plan gradual replacement of legacy componentsPlan implementation phases, migration strategies,



and feature deprecation timelinesArchitectural Governance & CollaborationReview and approve architectural designs from engineering teams with detailed feedbackLead architecture review sessions and facilitate technical decision-making across teamsPartner with Product Managers, Dev Leads, Security, SRE and Infrastructure teams to establish platform-wide standardsLead threat modelling exercises and drive technical consensus for platform-wide initiativesMentor engineers on architectural best practices and resolve complex technical challengesDocumentation & PlanningWrite comprehensive technical documentation including ADRs, design documents, runbooks, and API specificationsCreate visual system diagrams and research technical solutions from diverse sourcesDesign zero-downtime migration strategies and define acceptance criteria for architectural changesRequirementsQualifications / Experience / Technical Skills8+ years building scalable distributed systems, with 3+ years in System/Platform Architect rolesProven experience architecting both large microservice

📌 Principal Software Engineer (Barcelona)
🏢 Workato
📍 Barcelona