About the Role:
We are looking for a visionary Solution Architect to lead the design and governance of complex, distributed, and scalable enterprise systems. This role requires deep technical expertise in Java/Spring Boot, cloud and hybrid architectures, and enterprise integration patterns, along with the leadership skills to drive architectural excellence across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect end-to-end enterprise solutions across on-premises, off-premises, and cloud-native environments.
- Design and implement distributed systems with a focus on low latency, high throughput, resilience, and scalability.
- Apply enterprise architecture patterns, microservices, event-driven architecture, and domain-driven design (DDD).
- Ensure systems are designed with security, compliance, and data privacy in mind (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR).
- Establish and lead a Center of Excellence (CoE) for architecture, driving standardization of practices, tools, and frameworks.
- Collaborate with Principal Architects and senior stakeholders to define and enforce architecture principles, guidelines, and reference models.
- Lead the development of technology roadmaps, strategic initiatives, and modernization programs.
- Partner with executive leadership to align technology strategy with business goals.
- Provide architectural oversight and mentorship to engineering teams across multiple domains.
- Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and performance evaluations.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 15+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise architecture.
- Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices-based systems.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud/on-prem integration.
- Deep understanding of networking, databases (SQL/NoSQL), API design, and system observability.
- Proven experience with compliance frameworks and secure architecture design.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at the executive level.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications: TOGAF, AWS/GCP/Azure Architect, CISSP, or similar.
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
- Familiarity with AI/ML integration, data platforms, and real-time analytics is a plus.
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 8-24 months
Pay: 250.00€ - 300.00€ per day
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Porto, Distrito do Porto: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Java: 10 years (Required)
- Springboot: 5 years (Preferred)
- Cloud Architecture: 5 years (Preferred)
- Enterprise Intergration : 5 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
Location:
- Porto, Distrito do Porto (Preferred)