Head of Technology Strategy & Architecture

Head of Technology Strategy & Architecture

Country: Spain

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

The Wealth Management & Insurance division covers three businesses in all Santander Group countries: Insurance, Asset Management and Private Banking. We work to provide the best solutions to our clients in these three businesses in the 10 countries where we are present. 

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander Insurance Holding is looking for a Head of Technology Strategy & Architecture.

Define and execute the global technology strategy for Santander Insurance Holding by establishing the target technology architecture, engineering standards and shared technology capabilities that enable a secure, scalable and resilient Insurance Technology ecosystem.

The Head of Technology Strategy & Architecture acts as the technology authority across SIH, driving standardization, technology simplification and innovation while ensuring that all Global Initiatives and the Insurance Global Platform are built on a common architecture aligned with Grupo Santander technology principles.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Define the multi-year Technology Strategy.

• Define the technical architecture of the Global Insurance Platform

• Drive technology modernization and simplification.

• Promote technology convergence across Joint Ventures.

• Build reusable technology capabilities across the Insurance Domain.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and technology trends.

• Define target architecture.

• Govern solution architecture.

• Ensure architectural consistency across all countries.

• Govern technology lifecycle and technical debt.

• Define the technical architecture of the Global Insurance Platform.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• Define and execute global technology strategy for large organizations. (Required)

• Enterprise Architecture ownership and governance. (Required)

• Global platform architecture definition and governance. (Required)

• Technology leadership across multinational environments. (Required)

• Engineering excellence implementation including DevSecOps, CI/CD and quality engineering. (Required)

• Cloud, infrastructure and platform strategy leadership. (Required)

• Technology governance across multiple countries and business units. (Required)

• Technology vendor management and strategic partnerships. (Required)

• Technology innovation, Artificial Intelligence and GenAI enablement. (Required)

Hard Skills

• Technology Strategy. (Required)

• Enterprise Architecture. (Required)

• Solution Architecture Governance. (Required)

• Reference Architectures. (Required)

• Global Platform Architecture. (Required)

• APIs and Integration Patterns. (Required)

• Platform Engineering. (Required)

• Secure Software Development Lifecycle. (Required)

Soft Skills

• Technology leadership.

• Strategic thinking.

• Cross-country stakeholder alignment.

• Technology decision-making.

• Innovation mindset.

• Collaboration across Joint Ventures and Global Initiatives.

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.

Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.

Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)

Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.

Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.

Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.

We know family is everything. That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.

Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.

Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!

We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

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