We are accelerating our transformation towards a cloud‑first data‑driven and resilient technology landscape. We are looking for a Cloud Architect with experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions ideally in AWS or Azure to join our team. This role will contribute to the definition and implementation of secure, scalable and compliant cloud architectures ensuring alignment with the Group’s global technology strategy while supporting local business needs. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with solid communication and collaboration capabilities, being comfortable engaging with global teams and challenging existing approaches constructively when needed. Key Responsibilities Design and document cloud architectures aligned with the global standards and regulatory requirements. Support the adoption of multi‑cloud and hybrid architectures ensuring security resilience and cost efficiency. Collaborate with development, infrastructure and security teams to define architectural blueprints and technical guidelines. Contribute to the design of event‑driven, data‑centric and AI‑enabled architectures. Ensure compliance with Santander’s Cloud Security Network and High‑Availability frameworks. Provide input to governance and review processes ensuring technical consistency across initiatives. Participate in technical discussions with global and regional teams, providing feedback and proposing improvements. Communicate architecture designs effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. What Are We Looking For Skills & Experience 34 years of hands‑on experience in cloud architecture or engineering roles. Strong knowledge of AWS and/or Azure services and architectures. Experience designing distributed and multi‑cloud systems. Understanding of event‑driven and microservices‑based architectures. Good knowledge of network identity and access management in cloud environments. Awareness of security compliance and data protection principles in cloud solutions. Experience in resilience and high‑availability design. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or GitHub Actions. Knowledge of AI data architecture and observability practices is a plus. High English level. Soft Skills Strong communication and presentation skills able to articulate complex topics clearly. Comfortable speaking in public and presenting technical concepts to mixed audiences. Capable of constructively challenging global policies or architectural decisions when needed, always with a collaborative spirit. Qualifications Education & Certifications Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications or related fields. Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, Azure Architect Expert, etc.) are highly valued. Additional Information Full‑time contract. Smart Office Pack so that you can work comfortably from home. Training and career development. Benefits and perks such as private medical insurance, life insurance. Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects. This is a hybrid position based in Málaga, Spain. Relocation is mandatory. Possibility to manage work permits. Talan Spains commitment to non‑discrimination based on gender, race, ideology or any other reason in accordance with the company’s Equality Plan and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree‑Law 6/2019). #J-18808-Ljbffr