About the role
Quick answer: what is this job?
PALO IT is hiring a Software Architect in Sao Paulo, focused on leading the technical delivery of digital products end-to-end, with a strong emphasis on AI coaching. The role is part of a technology consultancy with over 400 experts across nine countries and requires extensive software engineering experience, particularly in backend technologies.
Who We Are
Building the AI-first frontier enterprise
We are a global technology consultancy with a trademarked, AI-first approach, Gen-e2™. It redefines how enterprises build digital products and transform their organizations with AI. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company.
- We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (9 countries, 400+ experts from 50+ nationalities)
- We are becoming an agentic organization, adopting the AI-native operating model we bring to our clients.
- We are robust and resilient (100% independent, 0 debt, founded 2009)
- We are AI-native professionals who invest in what we believe and work as a collective intelligence
- We are positive, courageous and deliver at the leading edge
What does a Software Architect do at PALO IT?
As a Software Architect at PALO IT, you will lead and enhance the design of technology solutions through the following key responsibilities:
- Lead the design and evolution of technology solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
- Drive architectural decisions and trade-offs (e.g., microservices vs modular monolith) while applying architectural patterns such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Clean/Hexagonal Architecture, and event-driven approaches.
- Design, build, and continuously evolve REST APIs, incorporating versioning, contract-first practices, backward compatibility, and robust error handling.
- Define and enforce engineering standards, emphasizing clean code, testing strategy, code reviews, observability, security practices, and CI/CD.
- Mentor and coach engineers to foster a delivery culture that promotes high standards in engineering practices.
- Collaborate with Product, QA, UX, and stakeholders to refine project scope, assess technical risks, shape the technology roadmap, and deliver incrementally.
- Advocate for AI-first engineering practices (Copilot/GenAI), implementing governance, quality gates, security measures, and comprehensive testing.
What experience do you need for this role?
You're a strong fit for this Software Architect role if you have:
- Must-have Skills:
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership (e.g., Tech Lead, Lead Engineer, or senior roles with leadership duties).
- Strong expertise in backend development using Java (preferably versions 17/21/25+) and solid testing practices (e.g., JUnit/Mockito) with an awareness of performance metrics.
- Proven ability to design and articulate software architecture focused on microservices/modular monoliths, Clean/Hexagonal architecture, SOLID principles, integration patterns, and effective API design.
- Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals, including CI/CD, Git workflows, observability (logs/metrics/traces), and a secure-by-design mindset.
- Nice-to-have Skills:
- Experience with Kafka/RabbitMQ, event-driven architectures, CQRS, and saga/outbox patterns.
- Proficiency in Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform/IaC, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Knowledge of security best practices including OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, and OWASP guidelines.
- Experience handling high-traffic systems, performance tuning, and caching strategies.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering methodologies and establishing quality/security guardrails.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions and team alignment.
- Proficiency in professional English (B2+ preferred) for seamless global collaboration and documentation.
More About PALO IT
By joining PALO IT as a Software Architect, you become part of a forward-thinking, collaborative environment that fosters continuous growth and innovation through:
- Access to the PALO IT Academy for personal and professional development, specialized training, R&D projects, and a culture of knowledge sharing.
- Opportunities for international mobility and collaboration with visionary clients and cutting-edge technology partners.
- Empowerment to innovate using next-generation AI methodologies as part of a collective intelligence approach.
- Competitive compensation and benefits that reflect your skills, impact, and leadership.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
PALO IT is a proud B Corp and provides equal opportunities, evaluating candidates solely on qualifications, potential, and motivation. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, background, ethnicity, religion, disability, or any other protected attribute.
Frequently asked questions about this role
Q: What is the work model for this position?
A: Hybrid
Q: Is this role client-facing?
A: Yes, the role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including clients.
Q: What is the expected seniority for this role?
A: This is a senior role requiring substantial experience and technical leadership.