Solutions Architect

Job description

We are a fully remote software company that builds awesome software with passion and discipline to fundamentally improve the digital experience for millions of people.

We dream of becoming a world class software company and we are working every day to achieve it.

We know that the main value of Modyo is the people we work with.

That's why we invest time when we see talent and, above all, passion for learning and technology.

We are self-taught.

If you are able to use your intelligence as a demonstration of your ability to learn new things without waiting for others to teach you, Modyo is your place.

Challenging, yes.

But our culture of high performance and learning is something that defines us :)

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Modyo, the role of the Solutions Architect has at least 10 years of experience and plays a crucial function in designing customized technical solutions, following the reference architecture proposed by our platform.

The main responsibility of this role is to identify the most suitable technologies and tools available to efficiently meet the requirements and objectives of clients throughout the digital product lifecycle.

The Solutions Architect closely collaborates with internal teams, providing guidance and technical advice to achieve a successful and high-quality implementation.

Additionally, they suggest improvements in processes and available technologies for application development.

The Solutions Architect works in conjunction with Solutions Delivery Managers, Head of Services, and sales teams in scoping, timelines, resource allocation, risk management, changes, and technical debt throughout the entire digital product lifecycle to ensure overall effective management.

The Solutions Architect collaborates closely with various stakeholders within the client organization, ensuring a solution that meets specific technical, functional, and non-functional requirements with a strong understanding of the business and organizational goals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Software Architecture: Deep understanding of software architecture design principles and patterns.
  
  Ability to design scalable, modular, and highly available systems.
  
  
• Web and Mobile Technologies: Good understanding of technologies used in the development and deployment of web, mobile, and PWA applications.
  
  This includes communication protocols, security, programming languages, frameworks, and advanced libraries.
  
  General knowledge of SEO, event tagging, and metrics.
  
  
• Backend Development: Knowledge of programming languages, development frameworks and tools, version control, deployment, among others.
  
  
• Authentication/Authorization: Theoretical and practical knowledge of authentication protocols, especially OpenID Connect, and Identity Provider tools such as Azure AD, Okta, Auth0, RedHat SSO, among others.
  
  
• Cloud Services: Knowledge of cloud infrastructure services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform to leverage their advantages and design scalable and secure solutions.
  
  
• Database and Data Storage: Good knowledge of relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, among others, to design efficient data management and storage solutions.
  
  
• System Integration: Understanding of how to integrate different systems and technologies to design solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing and third-party systems.
  
  This may include integrating APIs, web services, and enterprise systems.
  
  
• Information Security: Solid knowledge of information security principles and best practices to protect sensitive customer systems and data.
  
  
• Development Methodologies: Familiarity with agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, as well as knowledge of best practices in software development project management.
  
  
• Communication and Leadership Skills: In addition to technical knowledge, a Solutions Architect must have strong communication and leadership skills.
  
  Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external teams and clients, both technical and non-technical, and lead and guide technical teams in solution implementation.
  
  Teamwork and collaboration skills.
  
  
• Requirements Analysis: Ability to analyze and understand client functional and non-functional requirements.
  
  Skills to break down and translate business and technical requirements into viable technical solutions.
  
  Ability to evaluate options, negotiate, and recommend suitable solutions to meet client objectives.
  
  
• Risk Management: Ability to identify and evaluate possible risks associated with solution implementation.
  
  Development of strategies and solutions to ensure project continuity.
  
  
• Problem Solving: Skills to effectively solve technical challenges.
  
  Ability to identify and address technical obstacles, make informed decisions, and provide practical solutions.
  
  
• Customer Orientation: Ability to understand customer needs and expectations, and collaborate with them to find the best technical solutions.
  
  Customer-oriented mindset and ability to build strong relationships with clients.
  
  
• Must be based in Mexico City

A DAY IN A MODYANO’S LIFE

• Join our remote-first culture.
  
  We believe that we can work from wherever we want, being flexible and responsible to maintain a healthy balance between personal and work time.
  
  
• Communication is key.
  
  We use asynchronous communication channels as the main axes of our work.
  
  And of course, we also take advantage of synchronous instances to connect with other modyano’s around the world.
  
  
• We have a high performance culture focused on 3 pillars: autonomy, excellence and purpose.
  
  Autonomy with responsibility, the pursuit of mastery in what we do, and our commitment to our purpose.
  
  But, with much humility because we know that we never stop learning.
  
  
• We are young, we have fun and we are passionate about technology.
  
  Work with a team of professionals who have created and implemented some extraordinary solutions.
  
  We really do believe we have a world class talent team.
  
  
• We look at changes as an opportunity and learn from our mistakes.
  
  
• Continuos Learning: Develop your career through different projects, courses, certifications, that you want to take; attend or be a speaker in one of our #TechFridays; etc.
  
  We want you to reach you maximum potential and, if we can help you get there, then why not!
• Equipment to work: You can also ask for other materials that you need to set up your work area (chair, monitor, etc.).
  
  
• ️ 15 days off a year + 6 extra days (3x2 benefit)
• Modyo Invites: Each team has an annual budget per person to celebrate milestones.
  
  

Internal talks Modyo offers space for internal talks or presentations during working hours.

Life insurance Modyo pays or copays life insurance for employees.

Digital library Access to digital books or subscriptions.

Health coverage Modyo pays or copays health insurance for employees.

Computer repairs Modyo covers some computer repair expenses.

Computer provided Modyo provides a computer for your work.

Personal coaching Modyo offers counseling or personal coaching to employees.

Informal dress code No dress code is enforced.

Vacation over legal Modyo gives you paid vacations over the legal minimum.

Time for side projects Modyo allows employees to work in side-projects during work hours.

Hybrid

This job is performed partly from home and partly at the office in Ciudad de México (Mexico).

Required Skill Profession

Arquitectura Y Diseño De Software