Cloud Enterprise Architect

Role summary

Cloud Enterprise Architect is a full-time role at Caixa Mágica Software in Lisbon, Portugal (on-site). Posted 2026-09-01. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

Cloud Enterprise Architect

Company

Caixa Mágica Software

Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-09-01

Job description

<p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>The Technology Architecture (TA) team is a core component of our company. Operating in a fast-paced, international, and English-speaking environment, TA defines technology strategy, governs global standards, and evangelizes emerging solutions (APIs, AI/ML, BI, Cloud, etc.).</p><p>The Cloud Enterprise Architect provides strategic oversight of all cloud-based solutions across the organization. This role ensures that every technical proposal aligns with corporate architecture standards, risk management policies, and long-term business objectives. Acting as a strategic &ldquo;gatekeeper&rdquo;, the role focuses on best-practice compliance and architectural integrity rather than day-to-day coding or infrastructure provisioning. </p><p><strong>What will you do?</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic Leadership &amp; Governance.</li><li>Strategic Roadmap Execution: Execute the Cloud portfolio roadmap, ensuring all initiatives align with CIB&rsquo;s business objectives, regulatory mandates, and data sovereignty requirements.</li><li>Governance &amp; Compliance: Define and enforce architectural guardrails regarding data residency and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, DORA, and local banking laws).</li><li>Policy Evolution: Define, enforce, and contribute to governance processes, including cloud security standards, Secure Development Lifecycle (SCA, SAST, DAST), compliance checks, and cost management policies.</li><li>Portfolio Oversight: Monitor the portfolio of internally and externally hosted cloud applications; assess risk, maturity, and drive the migration roadmap for all in-scope applications.</li><li>Technical Architecture &amp; Advisory.</li><li>Design Standards: Deliver architectural blueprints, design patterns, and reference frameworks (e.g., Cloud Design Patterns, CI/CD, IaC) to ensure consistency and reusability across development teams.</li><li>Cloud-Native Guidance: Advise development squads on cloud-native design, API strategy, DevOps practices, data analytics, AI/ML integration, and open-source tooling (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Terraform, Ansible).</li><li>Emerging Technology Validation: Support the validation of emerging technologies by tracking Proofs of Concept (PoCs) with internal teams, external fintech partners, or vendors.</li><li>Stakeholder Management &amp; Collaboration.</li><li>Strategic Liaison: Act as the bridge between high-level enterprise strategy and technical design, liaising with business and technology leaders to drive agendas forward.</li><li>Communication: Report progress, risks, and recommendations to IT and senior business stakeholders through written reports, presentations, and governance forums.</li><li>Cross-Functional Influence: Participate in cross-functional committees (e.g., API governance, AI ethics, internal cloud programs, fintech partnerships) to influence broader technology roadmaps.</li></ul><p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p><ul><li>Systems Architecture: Demonstrated expertise in software and systems implementation, including OOP, OOAD, Middleware, Scalability, and Resiliency within distributed systems.</li><li>Cloud Platforms: Minimum of 5 years of experience designing, migrating, and operating production workloads on one or more major platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or IBM Cloud).</li><li>Containerization &amp; IaC: Hands-on experience with container orchestration and Infrastructure as Code (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, Terraform, Ansible).</li><li>Cloud-Native Design: Proven track record in delivering microservices-driven architectures in cloud environments.</li><li>Security Integration: Experience embedding Secure Development Lifecycle tools (SCA, SAST, DAST, CSPM) into CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>Frameworks &amp; Analysis: Proficiency in Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and Risk Management frameworks. Ability to perform Gap Analysis, SWOT analysis, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelling.</li><li>Knowledge of IBM Cloud services (IBM Cloud Pak, Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud) or OpenStack.</li><li>Relevant Professional Certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or TOGAF).</li><li>Exposure to the Financial Services industry (Banking, Payments, Capital Markets).</li><li>Knowledge of Data Science principles.</li><li>English (Read, Spoken, Written) - Mastery.</li><li>French (nice to have) - Practice.</li><li>Communication: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive insights for non-technical senior management.</li><li>Autonomy &amp; Proactivity: A self-starter capable of managing multiple workstreams, anticipating risks, and driving continuous improvement with minimal supervision.</li><li>Collaboration: A strong team player dedicated to mentoring, knowledge sharing, and building cross-functional relationships.</li><li>Result Orientation: A commitment to delivering measurable outcomes, including cost savings, migration velocity, and enhanced security posture.</li><li>Cultural Agility: Comfortable operating in a multicultural, multi-location environment with a respect for diversity and inclusion.</li><li>Ethics: High personal integrity and a strong commitment out corporate values.</li></ul><p><strong>What can you expect from us?</strong></p><ul><li>A permanent job contract for a long term project;</li><li>Tech equipment + SIM Card + personal smartphone;</li><li>Health and Life Insurance;</li><li>Social events and team buildings;</li><li>The commitment of letting you grow with us, and be rewarded accordingly;</li><li>A dynamic and young team that will be always there to support you;</li><li>Training in the latest technologies;</li><li>Coffee, fruits, snacks and a warm welcoming when you pass by the office.</li></ul>