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Application & Data Architect
Location
Costa Rica
Posted
73 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Application & Data Architect
Software Mind
• 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
Job 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
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- An authentic work-life balance
- Payment in US Dollars
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