We are tech transformation specialists, uniting human expertise with AI to create scalable tech solutions.
With over 8,000 CI&Ters around the world, we’ve built partnerships with more than 1,000 clients during our 30 years of history. Artificial Intelligence is our reality.
We are looking for a Data Architect to join our global CI&T team. In this strategic leadership role, you will shape and lead technology vision across large-scale programs and key client relationships. You’ll be responsible for designing modern, scalable, secure, and high-impact data architectures while enabling teams to implement those solutions with technical excellence and agility.
Main Responsibilities:
● Define and lead end-to-end data architecture for complex ecosystems, balancing technical depth with business outcomes.
● Translate business strategy into scalable technology solutions through discovery workshops, assessments, and roadmaps.
● Act as technical sponsor for CI&T’s most strategic accounts, working closely with C-level clients and non-technical stakeholders.
● Lead architectural design, technology selection, and proof-of-concepts for critical platforms and innovation programs.
● Govern technical quality across delivery squads, driving adherence to security, performance, scalability, and privacy standards.
● Support pre-sales, proposal development, RFPs, and technical visioning with account teams and clients.
● Coach and mentor senior architects and technical leads, shaping technical career development paths.
Requirements:
● Experience in data architecture and technical leadership, including strategic consulting and system design.
● Strong technical breadth across data engineers, science and modelling.
● Strong Databricks experience.
● Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
● Solid understanding of non-functional requirements: performance, resilience, security, and scalability.
● Advanced English (spoken and written), with strong communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
Nice to Have:
● Familiarity within consultancy
● Knowledge of frameworks: Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), TOGAF, SAFe.
● Experience hiring, growing, and managing architect-level talent.
● Public speaking or thought leadership in engineering/architecture forums.
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