About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient Solutions Architect to join Sanoma Learning and help shape the future of our digital learning platforms. This role is pivotal in translating business needs into scalable, secure, and interoperable architectural solutions that support our mission to deliver high-quality educational experiences across Europe.
As a Solutions Architect, you will work closely with product teams, Tech leads, developers, and fellow architects to design robust solutions aligned with our reference architecture and strategic goals. You will play a key role in ensuring that our platforms are future-proof, well-integrated, and capable of supporting diverse educational markets.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Technical Leadership
- Design end-to-end solutions for digital learning platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business requirements.
- Provide architectural guidance and support to engineering delivery teams throughout the development lifecycle.
- Evaluate and introduce modern architectural frameworks, tools, and best practices.
- Analyse dependencies and integration points across systems and products to ensure interoperability and scalability.
- Contribute to solution documentation, gap analysis, and technical feasibility assessments.
Cross-Domain Collaboration
- Collaborate with international architecture peers to define and evolve reference architectures.
- Work closely with product, engineering, and business teams to ensure coherence and reuse across domains.
- Support strategic planning and roadmap development for platform evolution and shared services.
- Facilitate architectural walkthroughs and technical workshops across business units.
- Act as a key contributor in enterprise-wide architecture forums.
Governance & Operational Oversight
- Support the Architecture Competence in scoping and reviewing solution designs, guidelines, and ways of working.
- Ensure architectural consistency and adherence to Sanoma Learning's strategic technology direction.
- Maintain a clear overview of solution components and their alignment with enterprise standards.
Talent Development & Thought Leadership
- Promote architectural excellence, innovation, and knowledge sharing across teams.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical leadership.
- Participate in architecture-related events and communities within Sanoma Learning.
Must-Have Technical Skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in solution architecture or software design
Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures, APIs, and integration patterns
Experience working in agile environments
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical problem solving
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Fluent in English
Expertise & Behaviours
Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment
Passionate about education technology and digital transformation
Committed to continuous learning and knowledge sharing
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with educational platforms and interoperability standards
Familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, and observability tools like Datadog
Knowledge of OAuth2, SSO, and identity management systems
Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures
Background in data architecture and analytics platforms
Proficiency in other European languages
What We Offer
A key role shaping the architecture of Sanoma Learning's digital platforms
A collaborative, learning-oriented work environment
Opportunities to work with modern technologies and impactful projects
Strong support for your professional growth and technical development
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Adaptable hybrid work model
About Sanoma Learning
How do you prepare students for the world, engage their curiosity and inspire them to grow? That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning, it has always been our mission to help to find and develop best-in-class answers to this question. If you join us, it means that you embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of learning for primary, secondary and vocational education. We believe that your journey is our success as a company.
Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company, operating in 12 countries. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content, as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education, we want to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. With over 3000 employees, we help shape the future of education for 25+ million students.
Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer;
we are committed to inclusion and diversity, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.