Job Summary: The FCCN – Digital Services for Education is seeking a Solutions Architect to join the Analysis and Design team, with the mission of developing and operating digital services for the national education ecosystem. Key Highlights: 1. Integrate a large-scale project with impact on the future of education 2. Develop end-to-end technical solutions 3. Inclusive and innovative working environment The **FCCN – Digital Services for Education**, a unit of the **AGSE – Agency for the Management of the Educational System**, is looking for a **Solutions Architect** to join the **Analysis and Design** team within the **Development and Delivery** area. With the mission of developing and operating digital services that support the national education ecosystem, FCCN – Digital Services for Education aims to create a modern, efficient, and technologically advanced infrastructure capable of meeting the real needs of schools and their professionals. At FCCN Education, we believe gender equality is fundamental to creating an inclusive and innovative workplace. We commit to promoting equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, identity, or expression, ensuring that each application is evaluated fairly and transparently. If you seek to join a large-scale project with technological impact on the future of education, this opportunity is for you. Join us and contribute to transforming the Portuguese education system. **Responsibilities** * Design end-to-end technical solutions, defining components, integrations, and dependencies; * Translate functional and non-functional requirements into technical specifications; * Ensure compliance with frameworks and corporate policies defined by the Strategy and Innovation area; * Support development teams in implementing solutions, ensuring technical consistency; * Review technical designs and prototypes, ensuring scalability, security, and performance; * Document architectures and promote reuse of common components across projects. **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems and Technologies, or equivalent field; * Relevant and proven professional technical training is also accepted; * Experience designing end-to-end application architectures, including components, integrations, and dependencies; * Solid knowledge of software architecture, architectural patterns (microservices, event-driven, SOA), and design principles; * Experience in system integration, REST APIs, and middleware; * Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and cloud-native architectures; * Ability to support development teams and validate technical solutions; * Awareness of application security and compliance with corporate policies. **Behavioral Competencies** * Strong analytical ability and systems thinking; * Clear communication and ability to translate technical complexity for diverse audiences; * Influence and ability to guide teams toward consistent technical decisions; * Effective collaboration with development, business, and governance teams; * Rigor, critical thinking, and focus on solution quality; * Proactivity, autonomy, and ability to anticipate technical risks; * Adaptability and openness to continuous learning; * Problem-solving orientation and informed decision-making. **Other Valued Skills and Knowledge** * Programming Languages: proficiency in at least one backend language (e.g., Java, C#, Python) and one frontend language (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript); * Frameworks & Modern Tools: experience with .NET, Spring Boot, React, Angular, or Node.js; * Cloud & DevOps: knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD practices; * Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe; * Engineering Best Practices: Clean Code, Design Patterns, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and application security. **Benefits** * Join a young and dynamic team in a relaxed environment where we value closeness and team spirit; * Hybrid work arrangement; * Continuous training aimed at your professional development; * Access to a campus with free parking, welcoming and well-located in Lisbon; * Various internal initiatives to promote interaction and camaraderie among employees; * Option to enroll in ADSE (Portuguese Health Service); * Staff cafeteria; * Objective-based management.