Cloud Enterprise Architect (Hybrid, Lisbon)

About the role

Empa‑T is seeking a Cloud Enterprise Architect to shape the cloud strategy of a leading international financial institution. You will work in a hybrid setting from Lisbon, collaborating with global teams to drive migration, modernization, and innovation across the enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Define, govern, and evolve the organization’s cloud architecture strategy.
• Ensure cloud solutions meet security, risk, regulatory (e.g., GDPR, DORA) and enterprise architecture standards.
• Lead cloud adoption, migration, and modernization initiatives.
• Design and promote cloud patterns, CI/CD frameworks, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code standards.
• Advise development teams on cloud‑native architectures, APIs, DevOps, AI/ML, and data analytics.
• Contribute to cloud governance, compliance, and risk‑management activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and run proofs of concept.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and senior leadership.
• Produce architecture recommendations, reports, and strategic roadmaps.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud and enterprise architecture.
• Strong background in financial services (preferred).
• Familiarity with risk management, gap analysis, SWOT analysis, and TCO modelling.
• Professional cloud certifications are highly valued.

Required skills

• AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or IBM Cloud.
• Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift.
• Terraform, Ansible.
• Design of cloud‑native and micro‑services architectures.
• DevOps and CI/CD best practices.
• Security frameworks and SDLC tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, CSPM).
• Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Knowledge of AI/ML and data analytics (optional).

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence cloud strategy for a global financial institution.
• Hybrid work model with two days per week onsite in Lisbon.
• Collaborative environment that values empathy, integrity, and innovation.