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Which companies in New Zealand hire Solutions Architects?
Xero, Trade Me, Vista Group, Pushpay, and similar employers are among the most consistent hirers for this role in New Zealand.
Market IntelligenceStable demand
Solutions Architect Market Demand in Spain
Hiring outlook, remote working rates, and which companies are actively recruiting.
Hiring outlook
Stable
Solutions Architect hiring in Spain is anchored by Santander's and BBVA's core banking modernisation programmes alongside Telefónica's network transformation work, with demand concentrated in Madrid and, to a lesser extent, Barcelona and Valencia. Iberdrola and Inditex are among the more consistent hirers, and SEPE data shows sustained demand for senior technical architecture talent even as broader IT hiring has moderated. Agencia Tributaria's special expatriate tax regime continues to make Spain an attractive relocation destination for senior architects moving from elsewhere in Europe.
Remote / hybrid
52%
of Spain Solutions Architect roles advertise remote or hybrid working
Market activity
+8.0%
Year-on-year salary movement in Spain. Positive movement signals active market competition.
What's driving Solutions Architect demand in Spain
Strongest in: Banking and telecom transformation programmes, led by employers such as Santander and Telefónica
Solutions Architect hiring in Spain is anchored by Santander's and BBVA's core banking modernisation programmes alongside Telefónica's network transformation work, with demand concentrated in Madrid and, to a lesser extent, Barcelona and Valencia. Iberdrola and Inditex are among the more consistent hirers, and SEPE data shows sustained demand for senior technical architecture talent even as broader IT hiring has moderated. Agencia Tributaria's special expatriate tax regime continues to make Spain an attractive relocation destination for senior architects moving from elsewhere in Europe.
Who companies hire: Senior software engineers or cloud engineers with strong communication and system design skills are the typical entry path. The role requires the ability to present complex architectures to non-technical audiences.
Skills commanding the biggest premium right now
Salary premium over the Spain median for Solutions Architects who list these skills.
AWS Solutions Architect Pro+14%
API design patterns+12%
System design (distributed systems)+16%
Enterprise integration patterns+13%
Top employers hiring in Spain
Companies with consistent or active Solutions Architect hiring in Spain.
SantanderBBVATelefónicaIberdrolaInditexCabifyGlovo
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Solutions Architect demand questions for Spain
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What percentage of Solutions Architect roles in New Zealand offer remote work?
Around 52% of active New Zealand listings advertise some remote or hybrid flexibility, though most product engineering work is asynchronous and ticket-driven, and Xero and Trade Me both run distributed teams that hire across New Zealand and accept candidates coming home from OE.
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Is Solutions Architecture in demand in Ireland in 2026?
Demand is stable and consistent. The combination of ongoing cloud migration programs and the emergence of enterprise AI adoption has sustained a healthy market for experienced solutions architects. The role is senior enough to be insulated from junior-level market fluctuations.
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Which companies in Ireland hire Solutions Architects?
AWS, Microsoft, and Google hire solutions architects at volume for their enterprise customer-facing teams. Salesforce and SAP maintain large solutions architecture functions in Dublin. Accenture and Capgemini hire at pace for client delivery engagements.
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What is the remote work situation for Solutions Architects in Ireland?
Around 52% of active listings advertise hybrid working. Client-facing discovery sessions, pre-sales engagements, and cross-functional delivery reviews require significant in-person presence. Fully remote Solutions Architect positions are less common than in purely technical engineering roles.
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What skills give a Solutions Architect the biggest salary premium in Ireland right now?
Distributed systems design expertise commands the highest premium at around 16%. Enterprise integration pattern knowledge and API strategy experience follow. Architects who have designed AI system architecture, including LLM integration, vector storage, and model governance, are commanding above-market rates in 2026.