Job DescriptionCiklum is looking for a Technical Solution Architect to join our team full-time in Spain.Si le interesa solicitar este empleo, por favor, asegúrese de cumplir los siguientes requisitos que se enumeran a continuación.We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges.
With a integral team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.About The RoleAs a Technical Solution Architect, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.Our client is a leading global payments platform that connects businesses and consumers across 260 payment types in over 40 countries.
With over 20 years of experience and an annual transaction volume exceeding $150 billion, it is a powerhouse in digital wallets, eCash solutions, and merchant acquiring.In ****, our client is undergoing a massive AI transformation.
You will be joining the Intelligent Automation & AI Engineering initiative with the goal of replacing manual decision-making workflows with reliable, auditable AI-assisted systems.You will work in an automation COE, collaborating with a centralised AI Platform team, IT, Dev Ops etc.ResponsibilitiesDesign end-to-end AI-powered solutions, defining architecture, technology choices, integrations, and deployment approachesBuild prototypes, AI agents, automations, and production-ready solutions using modern AI technologiesDesign and improve AI-assisted development workflows, develop reusable agent skills, engineering standards, and automation frameworksDesign, deploy, and optimize Azure infrastructure for AI applications, ensuring scalability, security, and cost efficiencyTransform business ideas into working prototypes, validate assumptions, and iterate quickly based on feedbackConnect AI solutions with enterprise platforms, internal APIs, databases, and business systemsOwn technical decisions and proactively identify challenges, driving solutions from concept through deliveryWork directly with business stakeholders, understand business challenges, and translate requirements into practical technical solutionsEstablish reusable architecture patterns, security guardrails, and engineering best practicesResearch emerging AI technologies, evaluate new tools, and identify opportunities to accelerate engineering and business processesMentor engineers, document reusable solutions, and help teams adopt AI-assisted development practicesTake responsibility for technical outcomes, troubleshoot blockers,
and proactively coordinate across teams to ensure deliveryRequirementsStrong experience designing end-to-end enterprise solutions, including integrations, APIs, authentication, data flows, and cloud infrastructureHands-on experience with Azure Functions, App Services, Storage, Key Vault, Entra ID, networking, and identity managementPractical experience building LLM-powered applications, AI agents, tool calling, RAG, and multi-step workflowsStrong experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude Code, including agent instructions, skills, and automated development workflowsStrong development background in at least one programming language: Python, C#, or TypeScript, and experience building production-ready applicationsExperience connecting enterprise systems using REST APIs, MCP, webhooks, and workflow automationAbility to turn ambiguous business requirements into working prototypes quickly, validate assumptions, and iterate based on feedbackUnderstanding of enterprise security, RBAC, managed identities, secrets management, and secure AI solution designAbility to independently drive technical initiatives from discovery through implementation and deploymentStrong English communication skills, comfortable working directly with business stakeholders and explaining technical decisionsExperience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and Microsoft Graph APIFamiliarity with Semantic Kernel, LangGraph, AutoGen, or similar agent orchestration frameworksExperience designing reusable AI agent skills, custom instructions, MCP servers, and agentic SDLC workflowsExperience with Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, and automated cloud provisioningExperience with GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Docker, and automated deployment pipelinesExperience integrating SharePoint, Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and other enterprise platformsKnowledge of LLM evaluation, prompt optimization, tracing, monitoring, and cost managementExperience working in regulated industries such as financial services, with security, compliance, and governance constraintsExperience mentoring engineers, creating reusable engineering standards, and enabling teams to adopt new technologiesExperience exploring emerging AI technologies, running technical experiments, and turning successful prototypes into reusable solutionsHighly proactive and initiative-driven, takes initiative, challenges existing approaches,
and proactively identifies opportunities for improvementComfortable with ambiguity, thrives in a fast-paced R&D; environment with evolving requirements and uncertaintyStrong builder mentality, prefers experimenting, prototyping, and validating ideas rather than spending excessive time on theoretical discussionsPassionate about AI, actively explores emerging AI tools and technologies and applies them in real-world scenariosIndependent and accountable, makes technical decisions and takes ownership without requiring constant guidanceScalability-oriented, thinks beyond individual tasks and focuses on creating scalable, reusable solutions that benefit multiple teamsPragmatic engineering mindset, balances speed of delivery with engineering quality, security, and maintainabilityCollaborative, enjoys working with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersWhat's in it for you?
Care: your mental and physical health is our priority.
We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance and 4 additional undocumented sick leave daysTailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy license, language courses and company-paid certificationsGrowth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globallyFlexibility: Own your schedule - you are the one to decide when to start your working day.
Just don't miss your regular team stand-up.
We are there to support your work-life balance and provide 23 vacation days.Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them.
Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfill your potentialGlobal impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clientsWelcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building eventsAbout UsAt Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter.
With us, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.Based in Málaga, our team thrives in one of Andalusia's leading tech hubs.
Enjoy a hybrid work setup, the sunny Mediterranean vibe, and endless opportunities to grow your skills on global-scale projects.Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!
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📌 Technical Solution Architect (Málaga)
🏢 Ciklum
📍 Málaga