[Job - 31267] Software Architect, Brazil

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.

We are looking for a Software Architect with strong expertise in .NET technologies and SQL to design, lead, and evolve scalable, high-performance software solutions. You will be the technical reference for development teams, driving architectural decisions, ensuring best practices, and bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution.

• Design and evolve scalable, secure, and high-performance software architectures aligned with business goals
• Define architectural patterns, technical standards, and engineering best practices for .NET-based solutions
• Lead the creation and maintenance of architectural documentation, including system diagrams, design decisions, and integration strategies
• Conduct architecture reviews across squads, providing structured technical feedback
• Drive the adoption of best practices in .NET Core / .NET 6+ development
• Guide teams on C# advanced concepts: LINQ, async/await, generics, dependency injection, and design patterns
• Define and enforce standards for RESTful API design and implementation
• Support and mentor senior and mid-level developers, raising the overall technical bar of the team
• Design and oversee relational database architectures using SQL Server or equivalent
• Define standards for data modeling, query optimization, and transaction management
• Ensure database performance, scalability, and integrity across environments
• Evaluate and recommend strategies for data access patterns and ORM usage (e.g., Entity Framework
• Architect integrations between internal and external systems, defining clear contracts and communication patterns
• Define strategies for microservices, event-driven architecture, or SOA where applicable
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure solutions are cloud-ready (preferably Azure)
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline design and promote DevSecOps culture across teams
• Proficiency in .NET Core / .NET 6+ and ASP.NET Core Web API
• Advanced C# skills: LINQ, async/await, generics, reflection, and dependency injection
• Strong knowledge of design patterns (SOLID, DDD, CQRS, Repository, Mediator)
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or equivalent cloud platforms
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices
• Inglês: Avançado

• Experience with event-driven architectures (Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, Kafka)
• Familiarity with GraphQL in .NET applications
• Knowledge of Identity Server, JWT, OAuth 2.0
• Experience with CQRS and MediatR patterns
• Understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles
• Exposure to Agile methodologies (Scrum / Kanban)
• Familiarity with observability tools (Application Insights, Datadog, Grafana)

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