Software Engineering Solutions Architect - Santander Digital Services

Hello! Welcome to the place responsible for developing the technology that improves the lives of 160 million customers around the world!  

This job offer is an opportunity not only to join a great company but also to collaborate in projects that have a real impact on society. 

We are looking for a Software Engineering Solution Architect based in our Boadilla, Málaga or Cantabria offices, with at least 2 years of experience in APIs, BIAN framework, BaaS...

Let’s get to know each other! 

We are undergoing one of the biggest transformations in our history and technology is at the heart of our strategy. Join our team to play a part in one of the most important technological projects for the financial sector in the world. 

One of our guiding principles is continuous innovation, working with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies and adopting all the leading market technology to work with the best tech stack.  

We recently received Top Employer certification in Spain, Europe and globally for the sixth consecutive year and we are one of the World’s 25 Best Workplaces. We are very proud to be an equal opportunities organisation and we are building a dynamic and proactive team. All we ask from you is that you bring a positive attitude and share our values and a commitment to development of cutting-edge technology, no matter where you come from or where you end up.  

Your role:

We are looking for a Software Engineering Solution Architect for Santander Digital Services, a key team in our technology ecosystem.  

This area is responsible for technology and operations at Santander. We are convinced of the importance of technology that is aligned with the requirements of the business and that out work not only brings value to users, people and communities but also fosters individual creativity. Our team of over 7,000 people in 8 countries (Spain, Portugal, Poland, UK, USA, Mexico, Chile and Brazil) develops and/or implements financial solutions across a broad spectrum of technologies (including Blockchain, Big Data and Angular among others) on all kinds of on-premises and cloud-based platforms.

UK Tower is the Santander UK Nearshoring strategy vehicle in Santander Digital Services located in Spain, to provide technology workforce and services directly to Santander UK that will work together and for UK Technology teams.

‍Your main tasks will be: 

• Production of a Solution Design Document.

• Production and maintenance of the Service Domain document which details core/system and BaaS APIs in a specific BIAN Service Domain.

• Sequence Diagrams for functional flows.

• Layer diagrams to show the data flow and interactions between APIs, applications and services.

• Review the As Is documentation.

• Review requirements in the form of user stories, sprint reviews and DDPs.

• Application interaction diagrams.

• Work with respective domain EAs to ensure pattern and strategy alignment of solutions.

• Work with API designers to ensure the capabilities of APIs align to group.

• Complete Architecture Solution Approval.

• Ongoing design and implementation advice to product and engineering teams

• Has control and visibility of the end-to-end solution.

• Liaise with Product Owners to assist in roadmap of the domain and to understand pipeline work/projects.

• Liaise with Product/Engineering teams/Labs on the development of solutions.

• Liaise with EA and TA when producing solutions to ensure alignment to blueprints/strategies and any technological implications.

• Functional consultancy and knowledge sharing with peers to ensure awareness and alignment of design patterns.

• Supports Architecture governance.

• API Governance process – QA of APIs being developed in accordance with SA design.

• Group BaaS alignment – ensuring any BaaS APIs are aligned with Group definitions and reporting to group any new BaaS APIs.

• Manages caveats, actions, exceptions associated with design.

• Creation of Reference decision records and their approval.

What you’ll bring  

You’re sure to fit in if you like technology and are constantly learning about new developments, as well as having an interest in better understanding the risks faced by the Bank. In addition to developing your technical skills, you should also be interested in improving your soft skills.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, these are the key skills we’ll be looking for in your CV: 

• A deep knowledge of the BIAN framework and service domains specific to the domain specialty. Working knowledge of those it interacts with to shape and define the service domain capability within Santander.

• API definitions – system services, xAPI, BaaS and omni channel and the functions/business capabilities covered by each.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Usage and application of Archimate, or other modelling languages as appropriate.

• Has control and visibility of the end-to-end solution.

• English at least C1.

The following would also be great... 

• Availability to travel if needed.

• University degree in technology, preferably in computer science.

What is the Be Tech! experience like? 

• Hybrid working model (working remotely some days and meeting with the team in the office on other days). 

• Flexible working hours. 

• Possibility of travelling to collaborate with teams in other countries. 

• Opportunities to develop your career in different overseas units and countries. 

• Continuous training in innovative technical fields so you are always up to date and have the tools you need to do your job. 

• Career plan to ensure your professional growth and that your efforts are duly rewarded. 

• Highly competitive salary and bonuses. 

• Financial benefits (special interest rates for loans, preferential banking terms, pension plan, life insurance, etc.) 

• Social benefits (gym and medical centre on the premises, daily meal subsidy with a choice of seven restaurants, parking, shuttle service to the centre of Madrid, discounts and offers with different companies for Santander employees and much, much more that we will tell you all about when you arrive!) 

What now?