Java Solutions Architect

About the role

Vortech is seeking a Java Solutions Architect to join a long-term international project focused on the evolution of the corporate Front Office platform of a confidential European agency.

The role involves direct coordination with teams in Brussels and other European locations. The successful candidate will act as a technical reference for the project, with significant autonomy in architectural decisions and responsibility for solving complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the architecture of an enterprise Front Office platform built with Java and modern architectural approaches.
• Lead the technical analysis required to deploy the system across regional and national offices in different countries.
• Define how the platform will integrate with local infrastructures and external corporate environments.
• Work on the platform's core community version and its integration with front-end and web solutions.
• Produce high-quality architecture documentation, including High-Level Architecture documents, design documents and other technical artefacts.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders and external development units.
• Act as the main technical reference for the project.
• Make architectural and technical decisions autonomously.
• Resolve complex technical problems in resource-constrained environments.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience as a Solutions Architect.
• Strong previous experience in Java backend development.
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex solutions in enterprise environments.
• Experience producing formal architecture documentation, including High-Level Architecture documents, design documents and technical design artefacts.
• C1 level of English, as English is the day-to-day working language of the project. 
• Fluent in Spanish
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of technical decisions.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Confidence acting as the technical reference in discussions with the client and other stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Previous experience working on projects for European institutions or international public-sector organisations.
• Experience integrating solutions based on open-source or community-edition platforms.
• Experience coordinating external or geographically distributed development teams.

Working conditions

• Stable, long-term international project for a confidential European agency.
• Fully remote working model within Spain.
• Direct collaboration with teams in Brussels and across the European Union.
• Architecture position with a high level of autonomy and visibility among international stakeholders.
• Competitive salary based on experience.