[8PT] Application & Data Architect

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox [8PT] Application & Data ArchitectFull-timeCompany DescriptionWe are Software Mind, an awesome team of engineers who are ready to ramp up any top-notch company’s projects! Our aim? To always be one step ahead. Become part of a multicultural company in constant growth with an excellent work environment certified by Great Place To Work!Job DescriptionOverviewSoftware Mind is seeking qualified candidates located in Latam to fill the role of Application & Data Architect.In addition to a competitive salary rate and a positive work environment committed to delivering high-quality technology solutions, we also offer:Flexible schedulesAn authentic work-life balancePayment in US Dollars About the role:We are looking for an Application & Data Architect to serve as the technical authority and strategic translator between business stakeholders and external development vendors. This role is responsible for owning the architecture, data strategy, and technical direction of our application ecosystem—without an internal engineering team. You will ensure that third-party development partners deliver scalable, secure, and business-aligned solutions.  Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture OwnershipDefine and maintain the end-to-end application and data architectureEstablish standards for system design, integration patterns (APIs, middleware, eventing), and data modelsEnsure scalability, performance, and long-term maintainabilityVendor Leadership & AccountabilityAct as the technical lead across all external development partnersReview and approve solution designs, code architecture, and technical approachesChallenge vendors where needed — no rubber stampingEnsure delivery aligns with architectural standards and business outcomesData Strategy & GovernanceDefine and oversee data architecture, governance, and quality standardsManage integration across systems (ERP, CRM, eCommerce, etc.)Ensure data is usable, reliable, and decision-readyBusiness Translation LayerPartner with leadership to translate business goals into technical roadmaps and system requirementsSimplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholdersPlatform & Integration StrategyEvaluate and guide decisions on SaaS vs. custom development, build vs. buy vs. integrateDesign integration architecture across ERP, marketing systems, and data platformsGovernance & Delivery OversightEstablish architecture governance processesParticipate in sprint reviews, backlog prioritization, and delivery checkpointsEnsure proper documentation, testing, and deployment standardsQualificationsJob Skills/Requirements8–12+ years in application and/or data architecture roles+90% English written and oral (at least B2 level)Proven experience leading vendor-based development environmentsStrong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Experience with API-driven architecture and data modeling/pipelinesExperience integrating ERP (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite) and CRM (e.g., Salesforce) systemsOpinionated but pragmatic — can make decisions without overengineeringStrong backbone — able to challenge vendors and say noBusiness-first mindset — prioritizes outcomes over technical purityTranslator — bridges exec-level strategy and technical executionSystems thinker — sees how everything connects#LI-DNIAdditional InformationNice to HaveExperience in environments with little to no internal engineering teamBackground in digital transformation or modernization initiativesFamiliarity with data visualization / BI ecosystemsExperience with legacy system modernizationBy clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy NoticeI'm interestedRefer a friendshare this jobShare to WeChat×Copy the link and open WeChat to share.Copy to clipboardOpen WeChatShare to...