CI&T - [Job - 30217] Senior Data Architect, Brazil

Brazil3w ago

In Office Principal LATAM Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence Senior Data Engineer Data Architect Documentation Cross-functional Collaboration AWS Team Leadership Governance

Requirements

• Solid experience in data architecture roles with a strong focus on cloud technologies, specifically AWS • Advanced English proficiency (C1 or above) required for client communication, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration • Demonstrated experience designing data platforms that support AI and ML workloads as first-class use cases, including feature engineering, feature stores, and model serving infrastructure • Proven expertise in navigating legacy data systems and implementing migration strategies to modern cloud platforms • Experience with agentic AI technologies and enthusiasm for implementing AI-driven solutions in data architecture contexts • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex, ambiguous data architecture challenges • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences including executives, engineers, and business stakeholders • AI-first mindset with demonstrated use of AI tools in daily technical work • Experience with AWS Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold layers) and data lake design patterns • Background in Data Mesh principles and federated data governance models • Hands-on experience with MLOps platforms and infrastructure, including model training pipelines and deployment automation • Familiarity with distributed data processing frameworks and technologies for large-scale data transformation • Experience working in CPG, FMCG, Retail, or similar consumer-focused industries • AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Data Analytics, Machine Learning)

Responsibilities

• Client Advisory & Strategic Alignment • Drive architectural strategy discussions with client leadership to ensure data platform initiatives align with business objectives and deliver measurable value • Act as the senior technical voice in client engagements, translating complex architectural decisions into business outcomes for both technical and executive audiences • Manage client relationships from an architectural perspective, building trust through technical excellence and strategic insight • Technical Leadership & Team Enablement • Lead cross-functional teams of data engineers, data scientists, and analytics specialists in designing and deploying scalable, cloud-native data platforms • Support teams in planning and execution, providing architectural guidance and removing technical blockers throughout the delivery lifecycle • Mentor team members on cloud architecture best practices, data modeling principles, and emerging technologies • Cloud Architecture & Modernization • Design and implement robust AWS-based data lake architectures using Medallion (Bronze/Silver/Gold) patterns, managing trade-offs in storage strategies, partitioning schemes, and schema evolution • Lead the transition of legacy data structures and systems to modern cloud platforms, developing migration strategies that minimize risk and maximize business continuity • Architect solutions that balance performance, cost, scalability, and maintainability across complex data ecosystems • Business-to-Data Translation • Partner with Data & Analytics Managers and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into feasible, scalable architectural decisions • Define data models, integration patterns, and platform capabilities that directly support business use cases and analytics needs • Navigate complex, siloed data landscapes to design practical solutions that deliver value incrementally • AI/ML-Ready Platform Design • Design data platforms that natively support AI and ML workloads, including feature engineering pipelines, feature stores, model training data preparation, and inference serving infrastructure • Architect MLOps capabilities as a core platform component, not an afterthought, ensuring seamless integration of machine learning lifecycle management • Implement solutions leveraging agentic AI technologies to optimize data management, automate data quality workflows, and enhance analytics capabilities • Governance & Data Mesh Implementation • Advise on governance models (centralized vs. federated) appropriate to organizational structure and data maturity • Implement Data Mesh principles to enable domain-oriented ownership while maintaining platform-level standards and interoperability • Define data quality frameworks, metadata management strategies, and security/privacy controls that scale across distributed architectures • Innovation & AI-First Approach • Integrate AI tools and methodologies into daily architectural work, demonstrating innovative approaches to design, documentation, and problem-solving • Stay current with emerging data and AI technologies, evaluating their applicability to client challenges and incorporating them into platform strategies

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance • Meal and food allowance • Childcare assistance • Extended paternity leave • Partnership with gyms and health and wellness professionals via Wellhub (Gympass) TotalPass; • Profit Sharing and Results Participation (PLR); • Life insurance • Continuous learning platform (CI&T University); • Free online platform dedicated to physical, mental, and overall well-being • Pregnancy and responsible parenting course • Partnerships with online learning platforms • Language learning platform • More details about our benefits here: https://ciandt.com/br/pt-br/carreiras • At CI&T, inclusion starts at the first contact. If you are a person with a disability, it is important to present your assessment during the selection process. See which data needs to be included in the report by clicking here.This way, we can ensure the support and accommodations that you deserve. If you do not yet have the assessment, don't worry: we can support you in obtaining it. • We have a dedicated Health and Well-being team, inclusion specialists, and affinity groups who will be with you at every stage. Count on us to make this journey side by side.