Application & Data Architect

Software Mind

Application & Data Architect needed for Software Mind, leading technical direction and strategic translation between business stakeholders and external vendors. Ensure scalable, secure, business-aligned solutions in a remote environment.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇷 Costa RicaSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudERPGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules
An authentic work-life balance
Payment in US Dollars

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Hard Skills & Tools

application architecturedata architectureAPI-driven architecturedata modelingdata pipelinesintegration architecturecloud platformsERP integrationCRM integrationarchitecture governance

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationdecision-makingvendor managementbusiness acumentranslating technical conceptssystems thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationprioritization