[Job- 31334]Principal Architect, Brazil

Posted 5 Days Ago
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2 Locations
Remote
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Lead technical strategy and architecture across complex client engagements. Design scalable solutions, establish engineering standards, mentor senior engineers and architects, advise clients, manage technical risks, and champion AI-augmented delivery practices. Support pre-sales through discovery sessions, technical proposals, statements of work, scope definition, presentations, and account expansion. Partner with the Engineering Director to strengthen client relationships and ensure architectural consistency across projects.
Summary Generated by Built In

At CI&T, we help large enterprises transform the potential of AI into real business impact with AI Deployment, AI-native execution, and tech-integrated business solutions.

With 30 years of experience in technological transformation, we accelerate innovation with expertise in Agentic SDLC, Application modernization, Data & AI, Martech and Business strategy.

We are 8,000 CI&Ters across more than 25 countries, collaborating to build solutions with real impact. AI is already part of how we work, evolve, and innovate every day.


You will work alongside the Engineering Director to drive technical strategy, lead architecture decisions across multiple client engagements, and actively participate in pre-sales and account expansion initiatives. As Architecture Manager, you will blend technical expertise with commercial acumen — owning architecture decisions on complex client projects, mentoring senior engineers, and partnering with the Engineering Director to identify and develop new business opportunities within the alliance.

Responsabilidades:

  • Design and drive technical solutions for complex, mission-critical problems across multiple client engagements
  • Define architecture patterns, technical standards, and engineering best practices that scale across projects
  • Serve as the primary technical escalation point and Trusted Advisor to clients, translating business challenges into technical strategy
  • Mentor senior engineers and architects, fostering technical excellence and career development
  • Champion the adoption of AI and Agentic SDLC/DDLC practices, promoting AI-augmented development and delivery methodologies across teams and client engagements
  • Ensure scalability, security, and operational efficiency of deployed solutions
  • Define KPIs and monitor solution health; propose continuous improvements
  • Manage technical risks and escalate appropriately with stakeholders
  • Champion Agile practices and secure, high-quality engineering standards across teams
  • Establish and maintain architectural consistency across multiple squads and client projects
  • Ensure alignment with CI&T's strategic technical guidelines, governance frameworks, and best practices
  • Lead technical discovery sessions and requirements gathering with prospective and existing clients
  • Develop and present technical proposals, architecting solutions that address client needs and competitive positioning
  • Participate in statement of work development and scope definition
  • Identify account expansion opportunities and build the business case for additional services and scope
  • Support the Engineering Director in cultivating and scaling client relationships within the alliance
Requisitos:
  • Several years of tenure at CI&T, with a proven track record of consistent, high-performance delivery
  • Currently operating at Architecture Manager level, or as a Systems Architect with demonstrated readiness to step into this role
  • Demonstrated autonomy — proven ability to own outcomes and drive delivery with minimal oversight
  • Strong client-facing track record with consistent, positive engagement
  • Experience working on projects with international or multinational clients
  • Strong engineering background with expertise in systems design, technical problem-solving, and architectural thinking
  • Experience with digital product development and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, Google)
  • Background in CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry
  • Demonstrated experience in pre-sales activities, technical proposal development, and client presentations
  • Experience writing or collaborating on statements of work and scope documentation
  • Comfort facilitating alignment between technical and business stakeholders across organizational levels
  • Inglês Avançado/Fluente é obrigatório
 

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Our benefits:
 
-Health and dental insurance
-Meal and food allowance
-Childcare assistance
-Extended paternity leave
-Partnership with gyms and health and wellness professionals via Wellhub (Gympass) TotalPass;
-Profit Sharing and Results Participation (PLR);
-Life insurance
-Continuous learning platform (CI&T University);
-Discount club
-Free online platform dedicated to physical, mental, and overall well-being
-Pregnancy and responsible parenting course
-Partnerships with online learning platforms
-Language learning platform
And many more!
 
More details about our benefits here: https://ciandt.com/br/pt-br/carreiras
 
At CI&T, inclusion starts at the first contact. If you are a person with a disability, it is important to present your assessment during the selection process. See which data needs to be included in the report by clicking here.This way, we can ensure the support and accommodations that you deserve. If you do not yet have the assessment, don't worry: we can support you in obtaining it.
 
We have a dedicated Health and Well-being team, inclusion specialists, and affinity groups who will be with you at every stage. Count on us to make this journey side by side.

Skills Required

  • Several years of tenure at CI&T with a proven record of consistent, high-performance delivery
  • Currently operating at Architecture Manager level or as a Systems Architect ready to step into the role
  • Ability to work autonomously and drive delivery with minimal oversight
  • Strong client-facing experience with consistent, positive engagement
  • Experience working with international or multinational clients
  • Strong engineering background in systems design, technical problem-solving, and architectural thinking
  • Experience with digital product development and cloud platforms such as Azure or Google Cloud
  • Background in the consumer packaged goods industry
  • Experience with pre-sales activities, technical proposal development, and client presentations
  • Experience writing or collaborating on statements of work and scope documentation
  • Ability to facilitate alignment between technical and business stakeholders across organizational levels
  • Advanced or fluent English proficiency
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The Company
HQ: Campinas
6,474 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

CI&T is your end-to-end digital transformation partner. As a digital native, we bring a 27-year track record of accelerating business impact through complete and scalable digital solutions. With a global presence of 6,000+ professionals in strategy, research, data science, design and engineering, we unlock top-line growth, improve customer experience and drive operational efficiency.

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