Application & Data Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Costa Rica.

📋 Description

• Define and uphold the comprehensive application and data architecture.

• Set standards for system design, integration patterns (APIs, middleware, eventing), and data models.

• Ensure scalability, performance, and sustainability in the long run.

• Serve as the technical lead for all external development collaborators.

• Review and endorse solution designs, code architecture, and technical methods.

• Challenge vendors as necessary—no rubber stamping allowed.

• Ensure that delivery aligns with architectural standards and desired business outcomes.

• Define and manage data architecture, governance, and quality standards.

• Oversee integration across various systems (ERP, CRM, eCommerce, etc.).

• Ensure that data is usable, reliable, and ready for decision-making.

• Collaborate with leadership to translate business objectives into technical roadmaps and system requirements.

• Simplify intricate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

• Assess and guide decisions regarding SaaS vs. custom development, and build vs. buy vs. integrate options.

• Design integration architecture across ERP, marketing systems, and data platforms.

• Establish governance processes for architecture.

• Participate in sprint reviews, backlog prioritization, and delivery checkpoints.

• Ensure adherence to documentation, testing, and deployment standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in application and/or data architecture roles.

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, at a minimum of B2 level (90%+).

• Demonstrated experience in leading vendor-based development environments.

• Strong familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.

• Experience with API-driven architecture and data modeling/pipelines.

• Experience in integrating ERP (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite) and CRM (e.g., Salesforce) systems.

• Opinionated yet pragmatic—capable of making decisions without overengineering.

• Strong character—able to challenge vendors and assertively say no.

• Business-first attitude—focuses on outcomes rather than technical purity.

• Acts as a translator—bridging executive-level strategy with technical execution.

• Systems thinker—understands how all elements are interconnected.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible schedules.

• An authentic work-life balance.

• Payment in US Dollars.