PA leading European airline group is seeking a bPrincipal Enterprise Architect /b to define and lead the enterprise architecture strategy across critical bOperations and Backoffice domains /b. /ppbr/ppThis is a bhighly strategic role /b responsible for shaping the long-term technology landscape supporting areas such as airport operations, crew management, maintenance (MRO), operations control, finance, and HR platforms. The position acts as a bsenior architectural authority and trusted advisor to business and technology leadership /b, driving modernization initiatives, cloud adoption, and scalable platform strategies that support both operational resilience and long-term digital transformation. /ppbr/ppbKey Responsibilities /b /ppbr/pulliDefine and drive the benterprise architecture strategy /b for Operations and Backoffice domains. /liliEstablish bmulti-year architectural roadmaps /b aligned with business priorities and technology strategy. /liliProvide bstrategic architecture leadership /b for major transformation initiatives (modernization, cloud adoption, platform evolution). /liliAdvise senior stakeholders and leadership on btechnology decisions, architecture standards, and long-term platform strategy /b. /liliEvaluate technologies, platforms, and vendors ensuring alignment with bscalability, resilience, security, and governance standards /b. /liliPromote solutions that enable bautomation, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making /b. /liliLead architecture governance and mentor other architects across the organization. /li /ulpbr/ppbExperience Skills /b /ppbr/ppbRequired /b /pullibAt least 10+ years of experience /b in Enterprise Architecture or senior Solution Architecture roles in complex organizations. /liliProven experience in bstrategic architecture roles /b, influencing technology direction and major transformation programs. /liliStrong background in benterprise platform architecture, modernization, and cloud migration initiatives /b. /liliDeep knowledge of bmodern integration patterns /b (APIs, event-driven architectures, microservices). /liliExperience designing bsecure, scalable, and resilient enterprise platforms /b. /liliUnderstanding of bairline operations systems and/or corporate platforms /b (ERP, HR, MRO, scheduling, airport systems). /li /ulpbr/ppbKey competencies /b /ppbr/pulliStrategic thinking and strong decision-making capability /liliAbility to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment /liliExcellent communication across technical and business audiences /liliStrong leadership and stakeholder management skills /li /ulpbr/ppbCompensation Benefits /b /ppbr/pullibPerformance Bonus: /b 30–60% of base salary depending on individual and business performance /lilibPrivate Health Insurance: /b Cigna (100% covered for the employee, discounted family coverage available) /lilibPension Plan: /b 7% employer contribution (option to receive via payroll) /lilibLife Accident Insurance /b /lilib23 vacation days /b /lilibAdditional tech holidays: /b December 24 31 + Easter Monday /lilibStaff Travel benefits /b (flight discounts across the airline group) /lilibHybrid work model: /b 2 days remote per week (office based in Madrid) /lilibFlexible benefits: /b transport, childcare and restaurant plan /lilibEmployee share plan /b with tax advantages /lilibInternal learning program: /b SkillUp (technical and leadership development) /lilibWorking hours: /b 37.5 hours per week /li /ul