Senior Solutions Architect: Cloud, Microservices & Data

VASS; Portugal; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VASS is seeking a seasoned Solutions Architect to lead software architecture across a multi-region, cloud-enabled transformation in Portugal. You will define the architecture framework, guide roadmap evolution from legacy systems, and mentor delivery teams while ensuring security, compliance, and scalable design.

The role requires deep expertise in microservices, cloud patterns on Azure, data architecture, and governance in regulated environments, with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in software architecture roles.
• Experience leading large-scale, multi-region programmes.
• Proven ability to define and govern technical roadmaps and ADRs.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and data privacy implications.

Responsibilities

• Define and detail architecture framework for LIMS and templates.
• Define evolution roadmap from legacy to target solution.
• Design technical solutions and assess tools and services.
• Gather requirements with users, PO, and analysis team.
• Ensure compliance with DPO and Cybersecurity policies.
• Define and enforce integration patterns with ERP, eQMS, EMS.
• Act as technical reference and mentor for delivery teams.
• Communicate architectural decisions to stakeholders.
• Produce ADRs, reference architectures, roadmaps, and backlogs.

Skills

Software architecture

Microservices

Azure cloud

Data architecture

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

SAFe / Agile

GDPR / data privacy

Security by design

Distributed systems

English fluency

Job description

VASS is seeking a seasoned Solutions Architect to lead software architecture across a multi-region, cloud-enabled transformation in Portugal. You will define the architecture framework, guide roadmap evolution from legacy systems, and mentor delivery teams while ensuring security, compliance, and scalable design.

The role requires deep expertise in microservices, cloud patterns on Azure, data architecture, and governance in regulated environments, with strong English communication.