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 / Ventajas * high-impact role with leadership visibility * freedom to innovate and shape the technology roadmap * Hybrid work model with at least one day onsite in Barcelona * competitive salary plus benefits Responsabilidades * Collaborate with the VP of Engineering to design architecture for new products and services * Partner with product and engineering teams to translate business needs into technical solutions * Explore and validate new technologies,



including AI applications and interactive content * Develop and maintain proofs of concept (POCs) for ideas * Serve as a technical reference for complex architectural challenges * Contribute to modernization efforts and propose forward-looking solutions * Work autonomously with DevOps support and technology choice freedom when justified Requisitos principales * Experience designing and building scalable, high-traffic systems * Backend and frontend expertise * Comfort with balancing legacy systems and new product development * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills * Excellent English (written and spoken) * Experience with AWS (essential) * Startup experience or building platforms from zero is valued * Ability to work autonomously and with freedom to choose technologies (Python, Go, etc.) when justified * curiosity * proactivity * hands-on mindset * AWS * Python * Go

📌 Principal Architect (Barcelona)
🏢 Akuaro
📍 Barcelona