Tech Lead / Software Architect

We are tech transformation specialists, uniting human expertise with AI to create scalable tech solutions.With over 6,500 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. 

CI&T seeks an experienced Tech Lead to work on CI&T engagements for clients in Australia.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing the technical aspects of our projects, ensuring CI&T provides top-notch technical solutions to our Australian clients. This role involves working closely with project managers and technical teams in Australia, both with CI&T and client teams, but as important, guiding and support our local (Philippines) squads of engineers, to deliver outstanding results.

• Software Solution Design - The successful candidate will be ready to be hands-on and part of the strategic phases of the engagement, with activities such as:
• ○ Design end-to-end solutions that align with client business objectives and technical requirements.
• ○ Ensure the project's adherence to best engineering practices and CI&T’s coding standards.
• ○ Get hands-on to solve critical problems with the development team.
• ○ Responsible for ensuring non-functional requirements are fully supported according to global standards and project specifications (performance, security, etc)
• ○ Define software technical footprint according to business needs and project requirements, considering scalability, performance, security, and usability.
• ○ Together with the solution/systems architect, evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and standards for implementing the architecture, considering technical feasibility and project strategy.
• ○ Collaborate with development teams, providing guidance and technical support to ensure the correct implementation of the proposed architecture.
• ○ Identify technical risks and propose solutions to mitigate them, anticipating potential problems and challenges during software development.
• ○ Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with architectural guidelines and development best practices.
• ○ Manage the architectural backlog, including technical debt, improvements, and platform evolutions, and prioritise them on the product roadmap.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Australia and nearshore locations, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and teamwork.
• Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation, including diagrams, specifications
• Quality Assurance: Ensure high-quality solutions are delivered and meet functional and non-functional requirements.

• Experience:
• ○ 7+ years of experience in software development and architecture on web solutions focused, with at least 2 years in a tech lead, software architect, tech principal or similar role. A coder by heart, having coded, implemented and tested multiple web applications on a large scale and/or complex requirements/environments
• ○ Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for software development.
• ○ Proven and solid experience with non-functional requirements for modern web applications.
• ○ Strong software engineering background with hands-on coding experience.
• ○ Proven & solid experience with modern web front and backend technologies (including javascript frameworks, Reac/node.js or any other modern web tech stack)
• ○ Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud), microservices architecture, APIs, integration, non-functional requirements, and modern web technologies, along with data platforms and related software architecture web design patterns

• Business Acumen: Ability to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications: Relevant industry and advanced certifications are a plus.

• Leadership: Inspires and motivates teams and leading by example.
• Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments, showing resilience and the ability to pivot when needed.
• Proactive: Anticipates challenges and takes initiative to address issues before they escalate.
• Detail-Oriented: Pays close attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in every aspect of project management.
• Empathy: Understands and respects client and team needs, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Integrity: Upholds the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency and honesty in all interactions.
• Problem-Solver: Approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, leveraging creativity and logic to overcome obstacles.
• Collaborative: Works well with others, valuing diverse perspectives and building strong, cohesive teams. Act as a central reference and information source, guiding the system project decision-making process.

• Salary Offered: Commensurate with experience
• Benefits: To be discussed during the interview
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)
• Shift Schedule: Day Shift (9:00AM - 6:00PM); 9 hours a day, 5 days a week
• Interview Arrangement: All interviews are being held remotely through Google Meet.

*Currently, this job is open only for applicants residing in the Philippines.

*This position is to be outsourced to our EOR partner in the Philippines and will eventually be employed by our local entity once established.

*Please take the time to thoroughly review the job advertisement before submitting your application.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Collaboration is our superpower, diversity unites us, and excellence is our standard. 

We value diverse identities and life experiences, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented groups to our job positions.