Software Architect & Team Lead

Are you interested in engineering, new technology and scaling architecture? Can you lead talented engineers across several locations in a company that is going towards new heights? Then this might just be what you are looking for!

The role you’ll play

We are looking for a senior Software Architect who can set technical direction, lead through influence, and drive architecture decisions across the entire company. 

This role sits at the intersection of technology strategy, architecture excellence, and engineering leadership. You will work with senior engineers and engineering leaders across multiple teams and locations, shaping how we design, build, and evolve our platform. 

The team you’ll be a part of

You will be part of our Technical Enablement Team and will work very closely with our Director of Engineering who is also defining a global reference architecture.  

The Technical Enablement Team will take part in all the strategically important changes and initiatives across our engineering group. This includes a mix of hands-on work when implementing new features, technologies or similar while keeping the strategic focus and aligning this across teams. You will work with highly skilled and top of the class engineers and we expect you to be one as well!. 

If you want to make a difference, make it with us by…

Owning architecture & technology direction 

• Define and evolve the company-wide architecture and technology vision 
• Establish clear architectural principles, standards, and reusable building blocks 
• Drive adoption of these standards across teams through collaboration—not mandate 
• Act as a key contributor to global reference architecture initiatives 

Leading and influencing at scale 

• Guide and mentor 50+ engineers across multiple teams and tribes 
• Support senior developers and tech leads in making sound architectural trade-offs 
• Act as a trusted advisor for complex, cross-team initiatives 
• Influence change without formal authority 

Enabling scalable execution 

• Ensure successful execution of large, cross-team technical initiatives 
• Improve platform scalability, stability, and maintainability 
• Define pragmatic governance where needed, without slowing teams down 

Growing people and capabilities 

• Assess technical and leadership skills of senior engineers 
• Advise on learning, development, and training needs 
• Support hiring of senior technical roles in collaboration with People & Culture 

In one year, you’ll know you were successful if…

• The team has understood the value of architecture analysis and has adopted a pragmatic architecture documentation framework 

• Team can make autonomous architectural decisions that move our system forward 

• All the major platform services have a comprehensive and consistent set of documentation 

• Your consultancy knowledge is valuable for the rest of the teams 

• You have contributed to a positive and enjoyable work atmosphere in the team 

Desired experience and competencies

What does it take to work for LanguageWire?

What you’ll need to bring

• Proven experience developing complex software solutions and delivering high-quality software systems, preferably SaaS services 

• Proven architecture design & documentation experience 

• Proven track record of re-architecting existing systems in a successful way 

• Excellent knowledge of modern programming languages like C#, Python, Java 

• Deep experience with REST APIs and documentation of REST endpoints 

• Experience with Cloud Native development and microservices architectures 

• DevOps experience: CI / CD, automated pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization, Kubernetes. 

• Ability to drive change and influence without authority 

• Excellent presentation and data visualization skills. You’re comfortable reporting and presenting to senior leadership as well as to development teams. 

• Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking) 

This will make you stand out

• Very good knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure & GCP 
• Experience with the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework is a plus 
• Experience with AI-enabled development 

Your colleagues say you

• Stand out as a trusted and respected mentor in your team. When your colleagues are wrestling with a difficult architecture issue, they come to you. 

• Your approach is pragmatic, to the point. Your experience has made you sceptical of over-architecting. 

• Have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. 

• Have a deep understanding of the dynamics of cross-functional teams and the “You build it, you run it” paradigm 

Our perks

• Enjoy flat hierarchies, responsibility and freedom, direct feedback, and room to stand up for your own ideas
• Internal development opportunities, ongoing support from your People Partner, and an inclusive and fun company culture
• International company with 300 employees. Offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Stockholm, Varberg, London, Leuven, Lille, Paris, Munich, Hamburg, Sophia Antipolis, Atlanta, Finland and Valencia
• For 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.
• We take care of our people and initiate many social get-togethers from Friday Bars a to Summer or Christmas parties. We have fun!
• 140 great colleagues in the Valencia office belonging to different business departments
• Excellent location in cool and modern offices in the city center, with a great rooftop terrace and a view over the Town Hall Square
• Private health insurance
• Working in an international environment—more than 20 different nationalities
• A dog friendly atmosphere
• Big kitchen with access to organic fruits, nuts and biscuits and coffee.
• Social area and game room (foosball table, darts, and board games)
• Bike and car parking

About LanguageWire

At 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.

Our values drive our behavior

We are curious. We are trustworthy. We are caring. We are ambitious.

At 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.

Working at LanguageWire — why we like it: 

“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.”

(Ricardo, QA Engineer, Portugal)

“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.”

(Ruan, Senior Full Stack Engineer, Valencia)

Yes, to diversity, equity & inclusion

In LanguageWire, we believe diversity in gender, age, background, and culture is essential for our growth. Therefore, we are committed to creating a culture that incorporates diverse perspectives and expertise in our everyday work.

LanguageWire’s recruitment process is designed to be transparent and fair for all candidates. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, and we ensure that candidates are provided with an equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills.

Want to know more?

We can’t wait to meet you! So, why wait 'til tomorrow? Apply today!

If you want to know more about LanguageWire, we encourage you to visit our website or reach out directly to: [email protected]