KWAN

KWAN is a 100% Portuguese company that is part of the Rupeal Group, dedicated to IT Staffing, consulting, and outsourcing. KWAN exists because a developer believed in a different way of recruiting: treating people with the respect they deserve. Our goal is to be your go-to place for career advice and help you reach your dream job.
About company

Technical Architect

On-site

location Porto, Internacional

date November 30, 2025

types Full-time

We are looking for a Technical Architect, to work hybrid in Porto, who’s eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!

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About KWAN

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 is this challenge about:

- Define, evolve, and maintain technical standards, blueprints, and technology roadmaps across multiple domains.

- Act as the guardian of foundational technologies, ensuring consistency, security, and interoperability.

- Shape core platforms and architectural principles that enable efficient, scalable, and sustainable products and solutions.

- Lead technical vision and support engineering teams on the adoption of platform products, engineering guidelines, and best practices.

- Evaluate emerging technologies through analysis, PoCs, and pilots, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

- Co-create and maintain technological evolution roadmaps aligned with organisational strategy and domain stakeholders.

- Define and update architectural principles and technical baselines applied throughout the tech portfolio.

- Work closely with product development, platform, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure adoption of new technical capabilities.

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What we are looking for

- 5+ years of experience in Technical Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Platform Engineering

- Strong knowledge of AI architectures, Cloud-Native design, platforms, and major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)

- Experience defining and governing technical standards, blueprints, and technology roadmaps

- Solid background in software engineering and DevOps practices

- Ability to operate as a cross-functional technical reference, influencing engineering and architecture teams

- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with exposure to executive-level discussions

- Fluent in Portuguese.

- Availability to work hybrid (2 days/week onsite in Porto)

- Could start remotely if abroad, but must relocate to Portugal.

Do you meet most of the position requirements? Then grab this opportunity and apply now!

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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.

• A relocation package and visa sponsorship for all our international hires.

Some Words From Our Colleagues

“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

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Contacts and address

earth Avenida Duque de Ávila, 46 - 3ºA 1050 - 083 Lisboa