Staff Software Architect Madrid, Spain Hybrid work model – 2 days in the office, 3 days remote Rate up to €500/day Initial 3-month contract - Expected total duration 9+ months5V Tech are working with a global technology company building large-scale analytics and data platforms that support advanced navigation and mapping systems used by millions of users worldwide.Our client is looking for a Staff Software Architect to join a highly technical engineering group focused on large-scale data processing, system architecture, and analytics infrastructure.This is a primarily architecture-focused role, centred around designing scalable systems, improving data flows across complex environments, and helping engineering teams simplify and optimise large-scale platforms.What you'll be working on:• Owning system architecture across multiple engineering teams• Designing scalable distributed systems and cloud-based data platforms• Building and improving data lakes, pipelines, and large-scale data flows• Driving architectural decisions around scalability, reliability, and performance• Improving complex system interactions and data movement across platforms• Providing technical leadership and influencing engineering best practices• Working closely with distributed teams to deliver high-impact solutionsWhy this role stands out:• Architecture-first role with real technical ownership• Large-scale distributed systems and data engineering challenges• Influence across multiple teams without direct people management• Modern Azure cloud environment• Strong focus on simplifying and optimising complex systems• High-impact work used at global scaleRequirements:• Experience as a Software Architect, Staff Engineer, or Technical Architect• Strong system design and architecture experience in large-scale environments• Strong experience with Python and Scala• Strong background in software and data architecture, including data lakes, data pipelines, and large-scale data processing• Experience designing scalable distributed systems and data platforms• Experience with Azure cloud technologies• Experience working with complex data flows and system integrations at scale• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices across the SDLC• Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsNice to have:• Experience with event-driven architectures or big data frameworks• Experience in enterprise-scale environments• Experience working with analytics or data-intensive platforms• Java experience5V Tech are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this temporary vacancy. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this contract, up to €250 for you and an additional €250 to a charity of your choice. 5V Tech are recognised talent solutions experts within IoT and Deep Tech across Europe, the UK and North America.