[Job- 31334]Principal Architect, Brazil

You will work alongside the Engineering Director to drive technical strategy, lead architecture decisions across multiple client engagements, and actively participate in pre-sales and account expansion initiatives. As Architecture Manager, you will blend technical expertise with commercial acumen - owning architecture decisions on complex client projects, mentoring senior engineers, and partnering with the Engineering Director to identify and develop new business opportunities within the alliance.

Responsabilidades:

• Design and drive technical solutions for complex, mission-critical problems across multiple client engagements
• Define architecture patterns, technical standards, and engineering best practices that scale across projects
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point and Trusted Advisor to clients, translating business challenges into technical strategy
• Mentor senior engineers and architects, fostering technical excellence and career development
• Champion the adoption of AI and Agentic SDLC/DDLC practices, promoting AI-augmented development and delivery methodologies across teams and client engagements
• Ensure scalability, security, and operational efficiency of deployed solutions
• Define KPIs and monitor solution health; propose continuous improvements
• Manage technical risks and escalate appropriately with stakeholders
• Champion Agile practices and secure, high-quality engineering standards across teams
• Establish and maintain architectural consistency across multiple squads and client projects
• Ensure alignment with CI&T's strategic technical guidelines, governance frameworks, and best practices
• Lead technical discovery sessions and requirements gathering with prospective and existing clients
• Develop and present technical proposals, architecting solutions that address client needs and competitive positioning
• Participate in statement of work development and scope definition
• Identify account expansion opportunities and build the business case for additional services and scope
• Support the Engineering Director in cultivating and scaling client relationships within the alliance

Requisitos:

• Several years of tenure at CI&T, with a proven track record of consistent, high-performance delivery
• Currently operating at Architecture Manager level, or as a Systems Architect with demonstrated readiness to step into this role
• Demonstrated autonomy - proven ability to own outcomes and drive delivery with minimal oversight
• Strong client-facing track record with consistent, positive engagement
• Experience working on projects with international or multinational clients
• Strong engineering background with expertise in systems design, technical problem-solving, and architectural thinking
• Experience with digital product development and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, Google)
• Background in CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry
• Demonstrated experience in pre-sales activities, technical proposal development, and client presentations
• Experience writing or collaborating on statements of work and scope documentation
• Comfort facilitating alignment between technical and business stakeholders across organizational levels
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