LEAD ARCHITECT (HYBRID)

iTRTech Group; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 32 364 - 34 596; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

iTRTech Group is seeking an experienced Lead Architect for a hybrid role in Lisbon, Portugal (Campo Grande). The position requires 10+ years in senior architectural roles and English proficiency at B2+.

You will shape technology strategy, modernize legacy systems, and lead multiple engineering teams toward high-quality, scalable outcomes. The role emphasizes on-site collaboration 2 days per week, cloud-native design, and governance with a strong focus on security, compliance, and architectural

Qualificações

• Proven Lead/Principal Software Architect experience.
• Enterprise-level architecture and DDD knowledge.
• API-first and event-driven design experience.
• Experience with microservices and legacy modernization.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• English communication at B2+ level.

Responsabilidades

• Define long-term architecture strategy for enterprise platforms.
• Lead modernization of monoliths to microservices.
• Design domain-driven architectures aligned with business capabilities.
• Define API-first and event-driven standards.
• Promote architecture governance and autonomy.
• Produce architecture documentation (C4, ADRs).
• Design secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions.
• Mentor engineers and lead transformation using Team Topologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve delivery.

Conhecimentos

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Coaching senior engineers

Cross-team collaboration

Change leadership

Visionary architecture mindset

Ferramentas

Java

Spring Boot

Quarkus

PHP

Angular

TypeScript

Descrição da oferta de emprego

LEAD ARCHITECT (HYBRID LISBON)

Location: Lisbon, Portugal (Campo Grande)

Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered.

Work Model: Hybrid – 2 days per week on site

Language Requirements: English – B2 or higher (Mandatory)

Seniority: Senior (10+ years)

Sector: Healthcare

Rate: €2900 - 3100 RV

About The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Lead Architect to shape the technical vision and architecture strategy of complex enterprise systems undergoing digital transformation.

This role combines hands‑on architecture with strategic leadership, focusing on modernizing legacy applications, defining scalable architectures, mentoring senior engineers, and driving engineering excellence across multiple teams.

You will work closely with engineering leaders, product teams, and business stakeholders to design resilient, secure, and future‑ready solutions while fostering a collaborative engineering culture.

If you enjoy influencing technology strategy, leading large modernization programs and coaching high‑performing engineering teams, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long‑term architecture strategy across enterprise platforms.
• Lead modernization initiatives, transforming legacy monolithic systems into scalable microservices.
• Design domain‑driven architectures aligned with business capabilities and value streams.
• Define API‑first and event‑driven architecture standards.
• Lead architecture governance while promoting engineering autonomy and collaboration.
• Produce and maintain architecture documentation, including C4 Models, ADRs, Reference Architectures, and current‑state assessments.
• Design secure, scalable, and maintainable cloud‑native solutions.
• Promote Security and Compliance as Code practices.
• Mentor senior engineers and architecture teams, fostering technical growth and self‑sufficiency.
• Drive organizational transformation using Team Topologies principles.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve software delivery and engineering practices.

Required Technical Skills

Software Architecture

• Principal or Lead‑level Software Architecture experience
• Enterprise Architecture
• Domain‑Driven Design (DDD)
• API‑First Architecture
• Event‑Driven Architecture
• Microservices Architecture
• Monolithic Architecture
• Legacy Modernization
• Strangler Fig Pattern
• Integration Architecture

Development Technologies

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Quarkus
• PHP
• Angular
• TypeScript

Data Technologies

• Relational Databases
• NoSQL Databases

Architecture Documentation

• C4 Model
• Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
• Reference Architectures
• Current‑State Architecture Mapping

Engineering Practices

• Security as Code
• Compliance as Code
• Team Topologies
• Enabling Teams
• Facilitating Mode
• Cognitive Load Management
• Technical Governance
• Architecture Transformation

Leadership

• Technical Leadership
• Change Leadership
• Coaching Senior Engineers
• Cross‑Team Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management

Nice to Have

• Experience in Healthcare, Health Insurance, or regulated SaaS environments.
• Knowledge of FHIR and HL7 interoperability standards.
• Experience with multi‑market cloud standardization initiatives.
• Internal Developer Platforms (IDP).
• Backstage and Service Catalog implementations.
• Experience using DORA Metrics and Flow Metrics to measure architecture and engineering outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Visionary architecture mindset with strong business awareness.
• Proven ability to modernize complex enterprise ecosystems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities.
• Experience leading technical transformation without direct authority.
• Strategic thinker capable of balancing business goals with technical excellence.
• Passion for engineering culture, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Lead Architect with extensive experience designing enterprise‑scale software architectures and leading modernization programs. They combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills, help organizations transition from legacy systems to modern cloud‑native architectures, and are comfortable across multiple technologies, defining architecture standards, mentoring engineering teams, and influencing strategic technical decisions. Experience in regulated environments such as healthcare or health insurance is highly valued.

Before Applying, Ask Yourself

• Do you have proven experience as a Lead or Principal Software Architect?
• Have you designed and implemented architectures based on DDD, API‑First, and Event‑Driven principles?
• Have you led migrations from monolithic applications to microservices?
• Are you experienced with Java, Spring Boot, Quarkus, PHP, Angular, and TypeScript?
• Do you have experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases?
• Have you created architecture documentation using C4 Models, ADRs, and Reference Architectures?
• Are you familiar with Security as Code and Compliance as Code?
• Have you applied Team Topologies concepts to improve engineering organizations?
• Have you coached senior engineers and influenced technical decisions across multiple teams?
• Can you communicate confidently in English (B2+)?
• Are you available to work 2 days per week on‑site in Lisbon (Campo Grande)?

Why Join This Project

• Lead the architecture of large‑scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Influence enterprise technology strategy in a highly regulated healthcare environment.
• Work with modern architectural patterns and cutting‑edge technologies.
• Mentor experienced engineering teams and shape organizational engineering culture.
• Participate in complex cloud‑native modernization programs.
• Join a collaborative, innovation‑driven environment where architecture has a direct impact on business success.