[Job-26899] Principal Architect, Brazil

We are tech transformation specialists, uniting human expertise with AI to create scalable tech solutions.
With over 8,000 CI&Ters around the world, we’ve built partnerships with more than 1,000 clients during our 30 years of history. Artificial Intelligence is our reality.

We are looking for a Principal Architect to be part of our team. In this position, you will lead technically and design software solutions, working closely with teams in the US, Brazil, and Colombia. You need advanced and/or fluent proficiency in English to communicate with these different teams and clients during the workday and availability to be in Austin to go to the office in person during the first months of the project.

Responsibilities:
Provide strategic technical leadership, guiding the development team in designing, implementing, and delivering high-quality software solutions that align with business objectives.
Define the overall software architecture and system design, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to support the software development process.
Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to gather and analyze software requirements. Translate business needs into technical solutions and ensure that architectural designs meet functional and non-functional requirements.
Work closely with software engineers and development teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Define and communicate the technical roadmap and vision for the software products. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and proactively identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Ensure the adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes. Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to maintain high-quality codebase and system integrity.
Risk Mitigation: Identify technical risks and challenges early in the development lifecycle. Propose mitigation strategies and alternative solutions to minimize potential risks and ensure project success.
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, design specifications, and implementation guidelines. Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements:
Proven experience in software development, with a focus on architecture design and technical leadership roles.
Strong expertise in software architecture patterns, design principles, and best practices. Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies is preferred.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Microservices; API Gateway; Event Broker; Next.js; Full Stack; Cloud (AWS/GCP). Technologies to be defined during the discovery phase. Hands-on experience with modern frameworks and libraries is required.
Demonstrate a strong interest and familiarity with AI technologies, as they will be integrated into the project, and proactively seek opportunities to leverage AI for innovative solutions
In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, or DevOps. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks is a plus.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and translate complex concepts into practical solutions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale software projects, from conception to deployment.

Why join us?

- Competitive Salary
- Generous paid vacation days
- Unlimited sick time
- 100% paid health & dental benefits starting day one
- Annual profit-sharing distribution
- Retirement match
- Paid parental leave
- Dedicated career advisor
- And so much more…

Collaboration is our superpower, diversity unites us, and excellence is our standard.
We value diverse identities and life experiences, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented groups to our job positions.