LEAD ARCHITECT (HYBRID)

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Summary: Seeking an experienced Lead Architect to shape technical vision, modernize legacy systems, define scalable architectures, and drive engineering excellence across multiple teams. Highlights: 1. Lead architecture of large-scale digital transformation initiatives 2. Influence enterprise technology strategy in healthcare environment 3. Mentor experienced engineering teams and shape engineering culture #### **LEAD ARCHITECT (HYBRID LISBON)** Portuguese company hires for hybrid position 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 Between €2900 \- 3100 RV * ️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success #### **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. You combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills, helping organizations transition from legacy systems to modern cloud\-native architectures. You are comfortable working across multiple technologies, defining architecture standards, mentoring engineering teams, and influencing strategic technical decisions. Experience in regulated environments such as healthcare or health insurance will be 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. * **️ Application Instructions** Please submit your **CV in English** and ensure it clearly demonstrates your experience with enterprise architecture, modernization programs, DDD, microservices, API\-first design, cloud technologies, and technical leadership. Highlight measurable achievements, architecture governance experience, and your role in leading large\-scale transformation initiatives. A CV tailored to these requirements will significantly increase your chances of success. #### **Keywords for Your CV** Lead Architect, Principal Architect, Enterprise Architecture, Software Architecture, Solution Architecture, Domain\-Driven Design, DDD, Microservices, Monolith Migration, Legacy Modernization, Strangler Fig Pattern, API\-First, Event\-Driven Architecture, Java, Spring Boot, Quarkus, PHP, Angular, TypeScript, Relational Database, NoSQL, C4 Model, Architecture Decision Records, ADR, Reference Architecture, Security as Code, Compliance as Code, Team Topologies, Enabling Teams, Cognitive Load Management, Technical Leadership, Architecture Governance, Engineering Leadership, Change Leadership, Cloud Architecture, Internal Developer Platform, IDP, Backstage, Service Catalog, DORA Metrics, Flow Metrics, FHIR, HL7, Healthcare, Hybrid, Lisbon, English B2 **\#**00347515