E2E IT Architect (Enterprise Systems) (div/w/m)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ovar; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical on site

Training & certifications

Career progression

Global exchange

Gym access

Discounts

Job summary

Keenfinity Group seeks an experienced E2E IT Architect to design the digital backbone connecting CRM (Salesforce), PIM, PLM, and ERP. You will own architecture, security, and scalability across API-driven frontends and internal process automation.

Lead governance, collaborate with product owners, and evaluate new technologies to keep the enterprise landscape cohesive and future-proof. On-site in Portugal with strong career development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years as IT Architect with 3-5+ years in distributed, integrated systems.
• Deep expertise in enterprise integration patterns and API design.
• Strong knowledge of CRM (Salesforce), PIM, ERP integrations via APIs.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP a plus).
• Certifications like AWS Solutions Architect Pro or TOGAF desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain end-to-end technical architecture for commercial systems.
• Design central integration strategy using API gateway and microservices.
• Govern standards for API design, data architecture, security, and governance.
• Lead architectural reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise strategy.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and business leaders to translate requirements into scalable architectures.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make strategic recommendations for the stack.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Systems thinking

Complex problem solving

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Relevant certifications desirable

Tools

AWS API Gateway

Kong

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Salesforce

PIM/PLM integration

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

The Keenfinity Group delivers professional communication and security solutions that connect and protect people and assets. Following its carve-out from the Bosch Group in mid-2025, it operates as independent company within the portfolio of European investment firm Triton. The Group’s four Businesses include Audio delivering professional communication products of the globally renowned brands Bosch, Electro-Voice, Dynacord, RTS and Telex, IQSIGHT Video Systems, Radionix Intrusion & Access, and KEENFINITY Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). In fiscal year 2025, the group generated revenues of over €1 billion and employed approximately 4,000 people across more than 40 countries.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic E2E IT Architect to be the chief designer of our modern commercial technology landscape. You will be responsible for creating the digital backbone that connects our core business systems, including CRM (Salesforce), PIM, PLM and others. You will be the ultimate authority on technical design, ensuring the seamless integration, security, scalability, and coherence of our IT architecture. Your work will enable a flexible, resilient, and future-proof technology stack that supports a wide range of business initiatives, from API-driven frontends to internal process automation.

Job Description

• Architectural Vision & Design: Define and maintain the end-to-end technical architecture for all commercial and enterprise systems. Design the central integration strategy and layer (e.g., using an API Gateway and microservices) to ensure seamless data flow between all relevant backend services (CRM, PIM, PLM, ERP) and various consuming applications.
• Standards & Governance: Develop, document, and enforce architectural standards for API design, data architecture, microservices, event-driven communication, and security (OAuth 2.0, OIDC). Ensure a loosely coupled and highly cohesive system landscape across the enterprise.
• Technical Governance & Oversight: Govern the technical implementation of all major IT projects, conducting architectural reviews and ensuring solutions are aligned with the overall enterprise architecture and long-term technology strategy. Act as the final approval point for significant technical designs.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Product Owners (Frontend, CRM) and business leaders to understand future requirements and translate them into a scalable, flexible, and cost-effective architecture. Provide expert guidance on the technical feasibility, risks, and implications of business initiatives.
• Technology Evaluation & Selection: Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and patterns across the industry. Make strategic recommendations for the adoption of new technologies for the integration layer, API gateway, cloud services, and other components of the enterprise technology stack.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience as an IT Architect, with at least 3-5 years focused on designing and implementing complex, distributed, and integrated systems in an enterprise environment.
• Technical Expertise: Deep, hands-on expertise in enterprise integration patterns, API Gateways (e.g., AWS API Gateway, Kong), microservices architecture, and event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of core enterprise platforms like CRM (Salesforce), PIM, and ERP systems, with proven experience integrating them via APIs in a high-throughput environment.
• Technical Expertise: Experience with a variety of data models and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Technical Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS is preferred, Azure/GCP is a plus) and their PaaS/SaaS offerings (e.g., Lambda, SQS, SNS, RDS).
• Skills: Relevant architectural certifications are highly desirable (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, TOGAF).
• Skills: Excellent strategic thinking, systems thinking, and complex problem-solving skills.
• Skills: Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Skills: A proven track record of successfully leading a technology organization through significant transformation.

Additional Information

Our benefits include

• Medical office on site (nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy and general clinic)
• Training opportunities (i.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
• Access to great discounts in partnerships
• Sports and health related activities (gym)
• Exchange with colleagues around the world

At Keenfinity we don’t just build innovative solutions — we shape a smarter, more connected world through technology.

We value different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences and we’re committed to growing, learning, and celebrating success as one team. Everyone is welcome here — we foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self.

Keenfinity is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer support, if needed. When everyone has a chance to contribute, we all do better.