We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IT ADI stream in Barcelona

Please, submit your CV in English!

Position Snapshot:

• Function and Stream: IT – ADI
• Type of Contract: Permanent
• Type of Work: Hybrid
• Work Language: Fluent Business English
• Work Location: Barcelona IT Hub

The Role:
As a Solution Architect you will provide the necessary leadership, analysis and design tasks related to the development of a product or a set of products within a product group working closely with DevOps / development teams and suppliers to secure that the value planned will be delivered in the most optimal way according to the product strategy and the overall value for money objectives linked to the IT strategy. 

You will also be accountable for supervising the design as well as the integration execution within the scope of their product / product group / platform, collaborating with the integration platform team owning the solution architecture specification. 

What You’ll Do:
As a Solution Architect, you will have an impact on the following areas:

Strategy Development 

• Manage and develop the architecture for a broader scope of products / platforms, working closely with application architects that manage and design architecture for a single product or product group 

• Deliver the architectural design for products or product groups and inputs to the roadmap by utilizing knowledge of defined reference architectures, technology trends, and implementation experience in order to translate a business need into a solution blueprint that represents an end-to-end technical solution 

• Facilitate the evaluation and selection of software product standards and services, as well as the design of standard and custom software configurations 

• Define the guidelines, standards and solution patterns to ensure product-based decisions are aligned with the enterprise's future-state architecture vision"    

Integration:

• Deliver the integration of solutions within the product / product group / platform and implements the integration strategy for cross-product group purposes

• Lead the implementation and integration of technical architecture across a product group based on enterprise business strategy, business capabilities and business requirements 

Risk management

• Identify the organizational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the solution architecture

Operational effectiveness and efficiency:

• Monitor the current-state solution portfolio to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies used by the application, or misalignment with business requirements
• Define and documents the guidelines, standards and solution architecture to ensure product-based decisions are aligned with the enterprise's future-state architecture vision
• Design and directs the governance activities associated with ensuring product architecture assurance and compliance 

 
Stakeholder engagement:

• Engage with Tech Leads, BAs, Product Managers and EA within (and across) the product groups to ensure alignment with the overall enterprise architecture" 

We Offer You:
We offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.

• Great benefits including salary and a comprehensive social benefits package. We have one of the best pension plans on the market, as well as flexible remuneration with tax advantages: health insurance, restaurant card, mobility plan, etc.
• Personal and professional growth through ongoing training and constant career opportunities reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset
• Hybrid working environment with a flexible working scheme. Our state-of-the-art campus is dog-friendly and equipped with a medical center, canteen, and areas to co-create, network, and chill!
• Recreation activities such as yoga, Zumba, etc., and a wide range of volunteering activities.

Join our global team of IT professionals at Nestlé, driving daily innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address digital opportunities. Grow professionally in a dynamic and impactful environment, collaborating with business partners worldwide to deliver integrated technology solutions!

What Will Make You a Great Fit:

• Bachelor's degree in business or computer science, systems analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as an IT Solution Architect within a large corporate environment
• 2+ years of experience in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, including MLOps and Generative AI 
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and processes, and capability of supporting agile project teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt
• Knowledge of and adherence to compliance standards and regulations relevant to the industry, ensuring that all IT solutions meet legal and organizational requirements
• Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations
• Effectively communicates in English at different levels in the organisation
• Experiences working in a global environment and with virtual teams
• Familiar with advanced cloud-based data solutions and scalable machine learning frameworks (Databricks, AzureML, AWS SageMaker, Snowflake Snowpark, Google Vertex) 

Not a 100% match? No worries! Nestlé supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

What You Can Expect in Your Application Journey:
1. Hit apply and enter our job portal.
2. Submit your application with your CV.
3. We will contact relevant applicants.
4. Interviews (HR, Hiring team, and stakeholders).
5. Feedback.
6. We make an offer.
7. Location-dependent checks and pre-onboarding.
8. First working day.

About the IT Hub  
At Nestlé IT, we are a diverse, global team of IT professionals in the biggest health, nutrition and wellness company of the world. We strive to create an environment where people are valued for who they are. We innovate every day through future ready technologies to create opportunities for Nestlé to delight consumers, customers and employees alike.  We collaborate with partners around the world to deliver tangible value at global scale. We continuously work to develop our people to be future ready.

About Nestlé:
We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company with brands including KitKat, Nescafé, Maggi, Purina, among many others. We are approximately 275,000 employees strong, motivated by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity, and respect for our future. With more than CHF 94.4 billion in sales in 2022, we have an expansive presence, with 344 factories in 77 countries. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.

At Nestlé, we are strongly committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals. We value diversity in age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex characteristics, social origin, religion or belief, and disability.