API and Integration Architect

PrimeIT; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food Allowance

Flex Benefits

Job summary

PrimeIT in Lisbon seeks an experienced API/Integration Architect to design and govern enterprise integration architectures across global teams. The role focuses on building scalable, secure, and compliant integration solutions aligned with business needs.

You will define guidelines, evaluate patterns, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive strategic integration projects in large-scale environments. Portuguese fluency and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of integration platforms, patterns, and modern architectures.
• Experience in strategic and enterprise-level integration projects.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and define integration architectures aligned with enterprise and business requirements.
• Develop integration guidelines, standards, and governance for integration platforms.
• Define, document, and present complex integration specifications to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to ensure alignment of integration solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert in integration platforms and architecture decisions.
• Support and contribute to strategic integration projects in large-scale environments.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and GDPR-compliant.
• Present and defend architectural decisions to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Collaborative work

Portuguese language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

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18 years of experience.

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Main Responsibilities:

• Design and define integration architectures aligned with enterprise and business requirements.
• Develop integration guidelines, standards, and governance frameworks for integration platforms.
• Define, document, and present complex application integration specifications to stakeholders.
• Evaluate and propose new integration rules and patterns aligned with market best practices and emerging trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to ensure alignment of integration solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert in integration platforms and architecture decisions.
• Support and contribute to strategic integration projects within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Ensure integration solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with regulatory requirements (including GDPR).
• Provide architectural guidance and ensure quality and consistency of integration deliverables.
• Participate in stakeholder discussions, presenting and defending architectural decisions and proposals.

Technical Requirements:

• Up to 15 years of experience in an API / Integration Architect or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of integration platforms, integration patterns, and modern integration architectures (e.g., APIs, middleware, event-driven architecture).
• Experience in strategic and enterprise-level integration projects.
• Good understanding of Energy & Utilities industry (preferred).
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, JIRA, and Confluence (valued).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work in collaborative and global environments.

Language Skills:

Portuguese – Mandatory.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality delivery.
• Ability to work effectively in complex and multicultural environments.
• Integration platform governance guidelines and architecture standards.
• Definition and documentation of new integration rules and patterns, including stakeholder presentation and validation.
• Detailed specifications for complex application integrations, including presentation and approval with stakeholders.

Salary Package & Benefits:

€1750 to €3500 (base salary) + Food Allowance + Flex Benefits