Senior System Architect

Role Description The Senior System Architect will design and guide the implementation of complex, scalable, and secure technology solutions that support Líderes con Alma’s strategic objectives. In this part-time remote role, the architect will define system architectures, create high-level design documents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical alignment and quality. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing requirements, selecting appropriate technologies and patterns, overseeing integration between systems, and providing technical leadership to development and engineering teams. The role also involves conducting architecture reviews, addressing performance and reliability concerns, and ensuring that systems meet security, compliance, and maintainability standards.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in System Architecture and Systems Design, with the ability to create clear, scalable, and secure architecture blueprints.
• Hands-on experience in Software Development, enabling effective collaboration with engineering teams and practical validation of architectural decisions.
• Solid background in Systems Engineering, including understanding of infrastructure, reliability, performance, and security requirements.
• Proficiency in Integration of complex systems, APIs, and services to ensure interoperability and data consistency.
• Experience leading technical initiatives in a remote, distributed environment, with strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and to work with product, operations, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP), microservices, and modern architectural patterns is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.