[8PV] Software Architect

Location: San José, San José Province, cr, Remote

Company Description

We are Software Mind, an awesome team of engineers who are ready to ramp up any top-notch company’s projects! Our aim? To always be one step ahead. Become part of a multicultural company in constant growth with an excellent work environment certified by Great Place To Work!

Job Description

Overview
Software Mind is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Software Architect.

In addition to a competitive salary rate and a positive work environment, we are 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 experienced Software Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance on-premises and Cloud software systems. The Software Architect will define the overall structure of our systems, set technical standards, and guide engineering teams to implement best practices. This is a strategic role that bridges business requirements and technical execution to deliver reliable, maintainable software solutions.

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Qualifications

Some of the main responsibilities for the role include: 

• Architect and design scalable, secure, and resilient SaaS solutions using Microsoft Azure cloud services. 
• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade data warehouses, including data modeling, ETL pipelines, and performance optimization. 
• Work closely with software engineers, DevOps, and data teams to ensure seamless integration of applications and data systems. 
• Develop architectural documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications for application frameworks and data platforms. 
• Provide expert-level guidance on Azure services, including App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Azure Storage.
• Define and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and governance models across projects.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align architecture with strategic objectives and ensure systems support scalability, compliance, and maintainability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and tools for potential adoption to improve performance, scalability, or cost effectiveness. 
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software developers and engineers

Job Skills/Requirements
- +90% English written and oral (at least B2 level) with excellent communication skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in application development with a focus on .NET (C#), ASP.NET Core, or similar Microsoft-based frameworks.
- 5+ years of experience designing data warehouses and working with the Microsoft BI stack (SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, Power BI).
- Strong understanding of cloud-native application architecture and microservices.
- Deep experience with Microsoft Azure cloud ecosystem. 
- Proven experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as ARM templates or Bicep.
- Experience in designing for scalability, fault tolerance, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead discussions and influence architectural decisions 
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices. 
- Previous experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Previous leadership experience will be ideal.