We are looking for a Senior Architect to lead design and integration of a next-gen data center operations platform. Focus: unifying BMS, DCIM, CMMS, and related critical systems. Heavy emphasis on proven technical leadership and real-world data center / mission-critical systems exposure. Tech stack is still flexible (modern languages/patterns valued over any single framework).
Ideal for candidates who have architected or integrated OT/IT systems in data centers, hyperscale, colocation, or large enterprise facilities environments.
Location: LATAM 100% Remote. Working hours are based on the US Central-Pacific Time Zone, with at least 6 working hours of overlap.
About Us:
Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across a wide range of technologies to meet our clients’ needs, driving innovation and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define reference architecture and integration strategy for a unified data center management platform.
- Design robust connections between BMS, DCIM, CMMS, and adjacent systems (SCADA, IoT, analytics).
- Establish standards for scalability, reliability, security, and 24/7 mission-critical performance.
- Lead architecture reviews, mentor engineers, and drive cross-functional alignment.
- Evaluate vendors and emerging tech; run proofs-of-concept; balance build vs. buy.
- Translate operational pain points (energy efficiency, predictive maintenance, incident response) into scalable solutions.
Required Qualifications:
- 8–10+ years systems/software architecture experience, including 5+ years in data center operations, critical infrastructure, or industrial OT environments.
- Demonstrated leadership: led architecture for complex multi-system integrations; mentored senior engineers; influenced technical direction across teams.
- Hands-on experience developing or integrating BMS, DCIM, and/or CMMS platforms (or very close analogs) in production.
- Strong distributed systems & integration skills (APIs, event-driven architectures, high-availability design, time-series data).
- Deep knowledge of data center fundamentals: power, cooling, capacity planning, environmental monitoring, and operational workflows.
- Excellent communicator who bridges technical and operational stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct experience with major platforms (Schneider EcoStruxure, Siemens, Nlyte, Modius, IBM Maximo, etc.).
- Background in hyperscale/colocation operators or enterprise mission-critical facilities.
- Familiarity with IoT protocols, digital twins, or AI/ML for facilities optimization.
- Modern stack exposure (Node.js, Rust, Go, Python, cloud-native patterns)
What We Offer:
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to work on impactful projects with a talented team.
- Excellent compensation in USD.
- Hardware and software setup (mandatory).
Skills Required
- 8-10+ years systems/software architecture experience
- 5+ years in data center operations, critical infrastructure, or industrial OT environments
- Hands-on experience developing or integrating BMS, DCIM, and/or CMMS platforms
- Strong distributed systems & integration skills
- Deep knowledge of data center fundamentals
- Excellent communicator bridging technical and operational stakeholders
What We Do
At Abstra, we bridge the gap between North American companies and Latin America’s top talent. With over 15 years of experience in the U.S. market and US-bred founders leading the way, we focus on building long-term partnerships to achieve your organization’s unique goals, fueling your growth with flexible tech solutions and highly qualified professionals.
