Application Architect

Talanto; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 68 000 - 107 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Private health insurance

Mental health support

Continuous learning

Flexible work arrangement

Childcare vouchers

Resumo da oferta

Hexa in Lisbon seeks a Lead Application Architect to shape and guide complex digital solutions for EU projects. The role emphasizes architecture definition, technical analysis and implementation support to ensure secure, scalable outcomes aligned with quality requirements.

Responsibilities include designing architecture, creating data models and API specs, guiding teams, and coordinating with stakeholders. English proficiency and EU citizenship are required for eligibility.

Qualificações

• 10+ years in software engineering or architecture.
• Experience defining enterprise architectures.
• Strong English proficiency.
• EU citizenship due to eligibility.

Responsabilidades

• Define application architecture and prepare specs for dev teams.
• Produce technical analysis, data models and API specs.
• Ensure designs meet architecture principles and security standards.
• Guide development teams during implementation and resolve complex challenges.
• Review designs and improve software engineering practices.
• Coordinate activities with architects, analysts and stakeholders.
• Support delivery in EU project contexts.

Conhecimentos

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST API

OpenAPI/AsyncAPI

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud-native

Data Modelling

Security Principles

Architecture Documentation

Ferramentas

CI/CD

DevOps

Git

MongoDB

OpenID Connect

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Lead Application Architect to support complex digital solutions in the technology consulting sector, with a strong focus on European Union project environments. This role combines architecture definition, technical analysis and implementation support, ensuring that solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with quality requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Define application architecture and prepare implementation-ready technical specifications for development teams.
• Produce technical analysis and design artefacts, including data models, API specifications and architecture documentation.
• Ensure that solution designs comply with architecture principles, technical standards, application security and quality requirements.
• Guide development teams during implementation and support the resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Review technical designs and contribute to continuous improvement across software engineering practices.
• Coordinate technical activities with architects, analysts and project stakeholders.
• Support delivery in a European Union project context, ensuring alignment with applicable requirements and constraints.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• More than 10 years of professional experience in software engineering, application architecture or similar technical roles.
• Strong experience defining functional and technical architecture for enterprise applications.
• Ability to translate business and technical needs into clear, actionable architecture and implementation guidance.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• European Union citizenship, due to project eligibility requirements.
• Collaborative, responsible and solution-oriented working style, with the ability to support teams and engage with multiple stakeholders.
• Availability to work in a hybrid model in Lisbon, with on-site presence required two days per week.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Application architecture and microservices architecture.
• Java and Spring Boot.
• REST APIs, OpenAPI and AsyncAPI.
• Kubernetes, Docker and cloud-native architectures.
• Technical analysis, data modelling and architecture documentation.
• Software development best practices.
• Application security principles.

NICE TO HAVE

• MongoDB and data modelling.
• Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture, CQRS and Event Sourcing.
• IAM, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT and secure authorization patterns.
• CI/CD, DevOps practices and delivery automation.
• Knowledge of European data protection and regulatory requirements, including GDPR and EUDPR.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Private health insurance from day one, with no waiting periods and optional family extension.
• Confidential mental health support, including psychological support, content and live sessions from day one.
• Continuous learning and certification support throughout your journey.
• Flexibility whenever the role and project context allow it, supporting sustainable delivery and daily balance.
• Childcare vouchers and practical support measures designed to help balance personal and professional life.
• Team moments, shared milestones and leadership presence when it matters most.
• Upskilling opportunities in quality management, information security, cybersecurity best practices and responsible technology governance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hexa is committed to equal opportunity and inclusive recruitment. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and we align our practices with the principles of the Portuguese Diversity Charter.

HEXA LIFE

At Hexa, we are all Builders. You will join a culture based on honesty, mutual support and agility, where people are encouraged to contribute, learn, improve and build meaningful solutions together.

6058–9624$ /month

6058 $ 25%

7501 $ median

9624 $ 75%

The range shows the lower and upper market bands: 25% of vacancies pay below the first value, the median is the typical salary, and 75% marks the upper band.