Director of Architecture – Core Technology

Career Category

Information Systems

Job Description

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, consistently recognized among the top companies in the Best Workplaces™ ranking by Great Place to Work® in Portugal. In 2026, we were once again distinguished as one of the top Best Workplaces in the country (category 201–500 employees), reinforcing our commitment to an exceptional employee experience and workplace culture. 

We are a team of over 500 talented individuals, spanning more than 30 functions and areas of expertise, and representing over 40 nationalities. Together, we bring diverse perspectives and professional backgrounds to help shape the future of healthcare through innovation and technology. 

This is your opportunity to explore a world of possibilities across areas such as Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology & Innovation, Cybersecurity, R&D Operations, Global Distribution, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, General & Administrative, Human Resources, and many more. 

Located in the heart of Lisbon, our AMGEN office fosters a culture of innovation, excellence, and purpose. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients. 

What we do at AMGEN matters in people’s lives. 

DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE – CORE TECHNOLOGY

LIVE

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be Director of Architecture – Core Technology responsible for advising on the strategic design and implementation of the company’s Core Technology. This role ensures that the organization’s Core Technology aligns with business objectives, enabling scalability, security, reliability, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in cloud and on-premise environments, strong leadership skills, and a strategic approach to drive transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Defining and enforcing consistent Core Technology standards across several domains (incl. Cloud, Compute, Storage/Backup, Virtualization, Automation, Network) to ensure reliability, efficiency, and security.

• Leading transformation by planning and executing the transition to an Infrastructure-as-a-Platform capability, driving automation, scalability, and operational agility.

• Advancing new capabilities around the AI/ML Model lifecycle, AI/ML Core Technology, and High-Performance Computing (HPC) to meet evolving business needs.

• Develop standards to meet evolving business needs around new capabilities like AI/ML and High-Performance Computing (HPC).

• Ensuring Security Alignment – Collaborating closely with Security Architecture to embed security-by-design principles into all Core Technology capabilities.

• Advising Leadership on Strategy – Providing insights on infrastructure trends, risks, and opportunities to guide decision-making.

• Increasing efficiency by applying DevSecOps principles throughout the Core Technology lifecycle via automation and Infrastructure-as-Code.

• Seamless integration of Core Technology capabilities and processes into broader ecosystems such as Digital Asset Management and Financial Planning.

• Reducing risk exposure through standardized Core Technology architecture and globally adopted standard processes.

• Optimizing Costs and Performance – Establishing cost management best practices, including chargeback models, performance tuning, and service reliability.

• Mentoring and Coaching – Supporting architects and engineers in developing best practices and technical expertise.

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The architectural technology professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications:

• Degree Educated in Computer Science or Information Technology

• 10+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure/Core Technology architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Experience with road mapping and driving the transition of Infrastructure services into a Platform-as-a Service Core Technology capability

• Demonstrable experience designing and managing enterprise-level cloud and on-premise Core Technology solutions.

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (especially AWS), compute, virtualization, networking, and storage technologies.

• Hands-on experience with Core Technology automation principles and tools, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and DevSecOps practices.

• Expertise in security standard processes, compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2), and disaster recovery strategies.

• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Good communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Good understanding of emerging technologies and such as AI/ML.

• Experience working in a highly regulated industry such as finance, healthcare, or government.

THRIVE

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also care deeply for our teammates’ well-being and growth.  

• Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization. 

• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act. 

• Generous AMGEN Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements. 

APPLY NOW 

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. 

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

AMGEN is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. 

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Salary Range

104 179,40 EUR - 140 948,60 EUR