Overview

As Principal Architect, you will design and implement scalable architectures for next-generation products, working closely with the VP of Engineering. This hands-on, creative role spans from early proofs of concept to production-ready systems, balancing legacy with new development. You’ll collaborate across product and engineering teams to deliver impactful, high-availability platforms, with a clear focus on performance, scalability, and long-term vision.

Join a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment that values AI exploration and modernizing systems.

Compensaciones / Beneficioshigh-impact role with leadership visibilityfreedom to innovate and shape the technology roadmapHybrid work model with at least one day onsite in Barcelonacompetitive salary plus benefits

ResponsabilidadesCollaborate with the VP of Engineering to design architecture for new products and servicesPartner with product and engineering teams to translate business needs into technical solutionsExplore and validate new technologies,



including AI applications and interactive contentDevelop and maintain proofs of concept (POCs) for ideasServe as a technical reference for complex architectural challengesContribute to modernization efforts and propose forward-looking solutionsWork autonomously with DevOps support and technology choice freedom when justified

Requisitos principalesExperience designing and building scalable, high-traffic systemsBackend and frontend expertiseComfort with balancing legacy systems and new product developmentStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExcellent English (written and spoken)Experience with AWS (essential)Startup experience or building platforms from zero is valuedAbility to work autonomously and with freedom to choose technologies (Python, Go, etc.) when justifiedcuriosityproactivityhands-on mindsetAWSPythonGo

📌 Principal Architect - barcelona
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📍 Barcelona