Tech Lead / Architect - OutSystems

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the technical delivery of complex OutSystems projects independently across O11 and/or ODC.

- Define application architecture, technical standards, design patterns, development guidelines, and integration strategies.

- Prepare Technical Design Specifications (TDS) and maintain architecture quality throughout the development lifecycle.

- Review business and functional requirements, assess technical feasibility, and identify gaps, risks, and implementation challenges.

- Guide developers in building scalable, secure, high-performing OutSystems applications.

- Ensure the use of best practices, reusable components, OutSystems Forge components, and custom accelerators.

- Troubleshoot technical issues related to performance, integrations, and platform capabilities.

- Work with clients and stakeholders to explain architecture decisions and technical solutions.

- Mentor and train developers and associate architects; share knowledge and contribute to technical learning initiatives.

- Support pre-sales activities, solution reviews, effort estimation, client presentations, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.

Required Skills & Experience:

- 8+ years of experience in technical roles, with strong knowledge of software architecture and design principles.

- Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience with OutSystems (O11 and/or ODC).

- Experience designing, developing, and deploying large-scale production applications using OutSystems.

- Strong understanding of OutSystems architecture patterns, platform capabilities, and development best practices.

- Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Reactive Web development.

- Experience with OutSystems mobile application development.

- Knowledge of REST and SOAP web services, API design, and integration patterns.

- Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL and relational data modelling.

- Understanding of application security, data privacy, and secure development practices.

- Exposure to AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.

- Working knowledge of DevOps, OutSystems LifeTime, deployment management, and CI/CD pipelines.

- Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Mandatory Certification:

Candidates must hold at least ONE of the following OutSystems certifications:

- OutSystems Architecture Specialist (O11)

- OutSystems Architecture Specialist (ODC)

- OutSystems Tech Lead (O11)

Preferred Skills:

- Additional OutSystems certifications such as Professional Developer or Associate Reactive Developer.

- Experience with enterprise integrations and complex solution design.

- Experience mentoring teams, conducting technical training, or contributing to technical communities.

- Experience in client-facing technical consulting or pre-sales activities.

Professional Competencies:

- Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

- Clear communication and presentation skills, with good spoken and written English.

- Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and team members.

- Customer-focused approach, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.

- Willingness to travel as required.

Skills

Solution Architect, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, RESTful API, OutSystems Apps