Senior Integration Architect

Portugal, PT
Senior (4-6 Years)
Remote
English Required

What is this challenge about:

  • Design and document complex integration architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with enterprise standards.
  • Lead the design and evolution of core Integration and Data platforms, acting as the technical authority for these foundational systems.
  • Architect and oversee the modernization of legacy integrations, transitioning them into modern event-driven or API-based architectures.
  • Define architectural patterns and best practices for integration microservices, ensuring consistency and maintainability across teams.
  • Define and maintain the overall Enterprise Architecture strategy, ensuring its consistent application through architectural governance.
  • Act as a technical leader and Subject Matter Expert for integration technologies, supporting development teams and resolving complex technical challenges.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, proposing innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with security, regulatory, and business continuity requirements.

What we are looking for:

  • +5 years experience as an Integration Architect.
  • Hands-on experience with Java Spring Boot microservices or similar distributed systems.
  • Experience working with Kafka in an integration or event-driven architecture landscape.
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
  • Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
  • Experience in legacy integration modernization and system replacement initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in debugging complex distributed systems.
  • Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation technologies.
  • Living in Portugal (remote role)
  • Fluent level of English.

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What we offer:

  • A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
  • A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
  • An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
  • A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.
At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.
Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN
At KWAN, I’m given the space to be myself and do what I love. I have control over the projects I work on, as well as the direction of my career.
Pedro Fonseca, Front End Developer @ KWAN
I see my People Experience Partner as someone who is always available to provide me with motivation and constant feedback, which helps me be sure that I am in the right place.
Josimar dos Reis, Software Developer @ KWAN
I know that I’ve contributed to the growth of a company that truly values a “people first culture”, because my ideas, experiences, and individuality were always appreciated.
João Nascimento, Software Developer (KWAN Alumni)
My two years at KWAN were an incredible experience! From the start, I was welcomed into a warm and collaborative environment where I felt truly supported.
Laís Ortiz, Software Developer @ (KWAN Alumni)
Grab this opportunity, apply now!

What You Can Expect as a KWANer

Respect isn’t optional here

You’re trusted to deliver and supported to speak up.

Dedicated People Experience Partner

Someone accountable for your growth, not your allocation.

Continuous learning, built in

Learning that keeps pace with the systems you build.

Recognition that’s visible

Your impact doesn’t go unnoticed. Through our Rocket Points System, we constantly recognize your contributions.

A culture you can feel

From movie and quiz nights to dinners and our annual summer gathering, we don’t just work together - we build real connections.

Flexible spaces to work your way

Remote-first, with physical hubs when you want connection.

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