Lead Architect

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Summary: Join Wire IT, an agile, people-centered, and fun consulting partner, where you can make a true difference as a Lead Architect and help clients make the right decisions in a fast-moving market. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to make a true difference in a dynamic IT consulting environment 2. Join a senior team driving architectural strategy and modernization 3. Engage in challenging projects within a growing international company Based in Portugal, Wire IT is your specialized IT consulting partner with 18 years of experience driven by an experienced and senior team that helps clients make the right decisions in a fast\-moving market. Wire IT's ambition is to grow while keeping true to its nature: agile, people\-centered, and fun. As we like to say: It's not only what we do, it's how we manage that truly make the difference.. If you're looking for more than just a job \- if you're looking for a place where you can truly make a difference \- you might be the next person to join WIRE IT. Role: Lead Architect Location: Hybrid, Lisbon Portugal Required skills: * \+5 years of experience in similar roles. * Principal/Lead\-level architecture experience. * Hands\-on expertise across monolith and microservice estates. * Technologies: Java (Spring Boot, Quarkus), PHP, Angular/TypeScript, Relational and NoSQL databases, Domain\-Driven Design (DDD). * Service\-boundary design aligned to business/value streams. * API\-first and event\-driven architectures. * Integration\-heavy systems. * Legacy modernisation using strangler\-fig approaches. * Architecture documentation: C4 models, Reference architectures, ADRs, Current\-state mapping, Security and compliance as code. * Team Topologies expertise: Enabling Teams, Facilitating mode, Cognitive load management, Transitioning architecture teams away from ownership/gatekeeping * Change leadership and influence without authority. * Experience coaching senior engineers toward self\-sufficiency We offer: * No\-term full\-time contract; * Health Insurance; * 22 days of paid vacation; * 4 extra days annually (Carnival, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Birthday); * Meal Allowance on card (Coverflex); * Referral Bonus; * Special discounts and flex options; * Training annual budget; * A great team\-oriented culture; * Chance to become a part of a dynamically growing international company; * Challenging projects giving the unique opportunity to grow and learn. Following the EU General Data Protection Regulation No. 2016/679, we inform you that by responding to this announcement, you consent to the use of your data by Wire IT, for as long as necessary. In case of doubt or request for elimination of your personal data, please send an email to info@wireit.pt