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You will work with highly skilled and top of the class engineers and we expect you to be one as well!.\nIf you want to make a difference, make it with us by…\nOwning architecture & technology direction\nDefine and evolve the company-wide architecture and technology vision \nEstablish clear architectural principles, standards, and reusable building blocks \nDrive adoption of these standards across teams through collaboration-not mandate \nAct as a key contributor to global reference architecture initiatives \nLeading and influencing at scale\nGuide and mentor 50+ engineers across multiple teams and tribes \nSupport senior developers and tech leads in making sound architectural trade-offs \nAct as a trusted advisor for complex, cross-team initiatives \nInfluence change without formal authority \nEnabling scalable execution\nEnsure successful execution of large, cross-team technical initiatives \nImprove platform scalability, stability, and maintainability \nDefine pragmatic governance where needed, without slowing teams down \nGrowing people and capabilities\nAssess technical and leadership skills of senior engineers \nAdvise on learning, development, and training needs \nSupport hiring of senior technical roles in collaboration with People & Culture \nIn one year, you’ll know you were successful if…\nThe team has understood the value of architecture analysis and has adopted a pragmatic architecture documentation framework \nTeam can make autonomous architectural decisions that move our system forward \nAll the major platform services have a comprehensive and consistent set of documentation \nYour consultancy knowledge is valuable for the rest of the teams \nYou have contributed to a positive and enjoyable work atmosphere in the team \nDesired experience and competencies\nWhat does it take to work for LanguageWire?\nWhat you’ll need to bring\nProven experience developing complex software solutions and delivering high-quality software systems, preferably SaaS services \nProven architecture design & documentation experience \nProven track record of re-architecting existing systems in a successful way \nExcellent knowledge of modern programming languages like C#, Python, Java \nDeep experience with REST APIs and documentation of REST endpoints \nExperience with Cloud Native development and microservices architectures \nDevOps experience: CI / CD, automated pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization, Kubernetes. \nAbility to drive change and influence without authority \nExcellent presentation and data visualization skills. 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Your experience has made you sceptical of over-architecting. \nHave excellent communication and problem-solving skills. \nHave a deep understanding of the dynamics of cross-functional teams and the “You build it, you run it” paradigm \nOur perks\nEnjoy flat hierarchies, responsibility and freedom, direct feedback, and room to stand up for your own ideas\nInternal development opportunities, ongoing support from your People Partner, and an inclusive and fun company culture\nInternational company with 300 employees. Offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Stockholm, Varberg, London, Leuven, Lille, Paris, Munich, Hamburg, Sophia Antipolis, Atlanta, Finland and Valencia\nFor this role, we have a full-time FlexiWire@home option for remote work. Of course, you are always welcome at the office to collaborate and connect with your colleagues. \nWe take care of our people and initiate many social get-togethers from Friday Bars a to Summer or Christmas parties. We have fun! \n140 great colleagues in the Valencia office belonging to different business departments \nExcellent location in cool and modern offices in the city center, with a great rooftop terrace and a view over the Town Hall Square\nPrivate health insurance\nWorking in an international environment-more than 20 different nationalities\nA dog friendly atmosphere \nBig kitchen with access to organic fruits, nuts and biscuits and coffee.\nSocial area and game room (foosball table, darts, and board games)\nBike and car parking\nAbout LanguageWire\nAt LanguageWire, we want to wire the world together with language. Why? Because we want to help people & businesses simplify communication. We are fueled by the most advanced technology (AI) and our goal is to make customer's lives easier by simplifying their communication with any audience across the globe.\nOur values drive our behavior\nWe are curious. We are trustworthy. We are caring. We are ambitious.\nAt LanguageWire, we are curious and intrigued by what we don’t understand. We believe relationships are based on honesty and responsibility, and being trustworthy reinforces an open, humble, and honest way of communicating. We are caring and respect each other personally and professionally. We encourage authentic collaboration, invite feedback and a positive social environment. Our desire to learn, build, and share knowledge is a natural part of our corporate culture.\nWorking at LanguageWire - why we like it:\n“What I enjoy the most about being a QA Engineer at LanguageWire is testing the products we provide to our customers. It feels rewarding to assure the quality and reliability of our designs. I also enjoy the teamwork involved in my job since I collaborate with many people, ranging from developers to product managers and linguists. In this way, I play a role in ensuring our projects' success, which is incredibly gratifying. I love knowing my work influences the outcome of our production of high-quality products for our customers. I also have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies adds an exciting challenge to my role.”\n(Ricardo, QA Engineer, Portugal)\n“As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, I am most engaged when tasked with designing and developing scalable solutions, integrating new technologies, and optimizing system performance. I enjoy delivering high-quality software products that meet the needs of our end users. Working on challenging tasks that push the boundaries of my skills and knowledge keeps me motivated and driven in my role.”\n(Ruan, Senior Full Stack Engineer, Valencia)\nYes, to diversity, equity & inclusion\nIn LanguageWire, we believe diversity in gender, age, background, and culture is essential for our growth. 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