Software Architect

About the opportunity

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Architect based in Brazil. This is a senior technical and strategic role focused on designing scalable, resilient solutions for high-volume digital financial platforms. You will define end-to-end architectures across backend, mobile, APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. The role combines hands-on architectural expertise with technical leadership, governance, and cross-functional collaboration. You will serve as a key technical reference for engineering teams, guiding architectural decisions and promoting reusable, efficient solutions. The position also involves evaluating technologies, leading build-versus-buy decisions, and managing technical risks and debt. You’ll work closely with enterprise architecture and business stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations. This is an opportunity to influence platforms serving millions of users while helping shape the future of large-scale digital financial technology. Accountabilities: Lead the end-to-end design of scalable and resilient solutions, with a focus on microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, and distributed system integrations. Act as a senior technical reference for backend and mobile engineering teams, as well as technology partners and suppliers. Guide teams in applying architectural principles and best practices, including Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture, DDD, SOLID, design patterns, and TDD. Conduct technical assessments and build-versus-buy analyses to support strategic technology decisions. Participate in RFPs, proof-of-concepts, technology evaluations, and architectural assessments. Identify, prioritize, and manage technical debt and platform risks, establishing mitigation plans to protect the long-term health of solutions. Collaborate continuously with enterprise architecture to ensure product solutions align with broader technology strategies and standards. Lead complex technical discussions and communicate architectural decisions clearly to engineering teams, leadership, and other stakeholders. Promote reuse of existing components and capabilities while reducing unnecessary duplication and architectural complexity. Support continuous improvement, innovation, scalability, and efficiency across the engineering ecosystem. Requirements: Proven experience working as a Solution Architect or Software Architect, with strong backend expertise in Java, Kotlin, or comparable technologies. Solid understanding of mobile architectures across iOS and Android, with the ability to review and guide technical decisions made by mobile teams. Deep knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns, particularly Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture, DDD, and SOLID. Practical experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL and NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB and Redis. Strong knowledge of communication protocols including HTTP/HTTPS and messaging or event-driven technologies such as SNS, SQS, Kafka, or RabbitMQ. Ability to lead complex technical discussions and communicate architectural concepts effectively to both technical and executive audiences. Experience with Git/Git Flow and API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI. Experience working with distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and integration architectures. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure is a strong advantage. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, Docker, and Kubernetes is desirable. Experience with event-driven architectures and data-streaming solutions is a plus. Familiarity with API Management platforms such as Apigee Hybrid and observability tools such as Grafana or Datadog is advantageous. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, GoLang, ISO 27001, and agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban is a plus. Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder-management, and technical leadership skills. Benefits: Fully remote work opportunity in Brazil, subject to applicable workplace policies. Health and dental insurance. Meal and food allowance. Childcare assistance. Extended parental leave. Access to Wellhub (Gympass), TotalPass, and health and wellness professionals. Profit-sharing program (PLR). Life insurance. Continuous learning opportunities through an internal learning platform. Partnerships with online learning and professional development platforms. Language-learning platform. Discount club and additional employee benefits. Online resources focused on physical health, mental health, and overall well-being. Pregnancy and responsible-parenting courses. Inclusive support and workplace accessibility resources. 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Qualifications

• : Proven experience working as a Solution Architect or Software Architect, with strong backend expertise in Java, Kotlin, or comparable technologies.
• Solid understanding of mobile architectures across iOS and Android, with the ability to review and guide technical decisions made by mobile teams.
• Deep knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns, particularly Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture, DDD, and SOLID.
• Practical experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL and NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB and Redis.
• Strong knowledge of communication protocols including HTTP/HTTPS and messaging or event-driven technologies such as SNS, SQS, Kafka, or RabbitMQ.
• Ability to lead complex technical discussions and communicate architectural concepts effectively to both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience with Git/Git Flow and API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Experience working with distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and integration architectures.