[8PT] Application & Data Architect

Software Mind Americas

5d•Remote

About The Position

Software 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 schedules An authentic work-life balance Payment 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.

Requirements

8–12+ years in application and/or data architecture roles
+90% English written and oral (at least B2 level)
Proven experience leading vendor-based development environments
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Experience with API-driven architecture and data modeling/pipelines
Experience integrating ERP (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite) and CRM (e.g., Salesforce) systems
Opinionated but pragmatic — can make decisions without overengineering
Strong backbone — able to challenge vendors and say no
Business-first mindset — prioritizes outcomes over technical purity
Translator — bridges exec-level strategy and technical execution
Systems thinker — sees how everything connects

Nice To Haves

Experience in environments with little to no internal engineering team
Background in digital transformation or modernization initiatives
Familiarity with data visualization / BI ecosystems
Experience with legacy system modernization

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the end-to-end application and data architecture
Establish standards for system design, integration patterns (APIs, middleware, eventing), and data models
Ensure scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability
Act as the technical lead across all external development partners
Review and approve solution designs, code architecture, and technical approaches
Challenge vendors where needed — no rubber stamping
Ensure delivery aligns with architectural standards and business outcomes
Define and oversee data architecture, governance, and quality standards
Manage integration across systems (ERP, CRM, eCommerce, etc.)
Ensure data is usable, reliable, and decision-ready
Partner with leadership to translate business goals into technical roadmaps and system requirements
Simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Evaluate and guide decisions on SaaS vs. custom development, build vs. buy vs. integrate
Design integration architecture across ERP, marketing systems, and data platforms
Establish architecture governance processes
Participate in sprint reviews, backlog prioritization, and delivery checkpoints
Ensure proper documentation, testing, and deployment standards