Software Architect

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Job Summary: Babel is seeking a Software Architect with a strong technical background to technically lead and design robust, scalable architectures for digital acceleration initiatives. Key Highlights: 1. Design and evolve robust, scalable software architectures 2. Accompany development teams from design through to production 3. Technical profile with natural leadership and hands-on mindset We are One Team. We make it happen. We are Unstoppable. BABEL is a multinational technology consulting firm specializing in applying its services and technological expertise to support the digital acceleration processes of its clients—large enterprises and public institutions. What is our strategic plan? We look toward the future! Our strategic plan HyperSpace 2029 promises an exciting journey full of opportunities for professional growth and development. Achieving USD 1 billion in revenue is a challenge we are confident we will accomplish together, leveraging the collaboration and talent of our people—another success story we will write jointly. What are we looking for? At Babel, we seek a Software Architect with a strong technical background, ideally coming from roles such as Tech Lead or Senior Developer, with proven experience developing, technically leading, and getting hands-on with code. We do not seek a purely strategic or documentation-focused role. We seek a profile who: * Understands code deeply. * Is capable of performing reverse engineering on existing systems. * Translates technical solutions into formal architecture designs. * Provides technical guidance to development teams from design through to production. Job Mission Design and evolve robust, modern, and scalable software architectures—often starting from existing (legacy) systems—ensuring technical quality, performance, and business alignment. Responsibilities include: * Analyzing current solutions via reverse engineering. * Defining target architecture and evolutionary roadmap. * Translating technical and business requirements into formal designs. * Providing technical guidance to development teams during implementation. * Proposing structural improvements to production platforms. Main Responsibilities * Designing microservices- and event-based architectures. * Performing reverse engineering on existing systems (code, APIs, integrations). * Creating UML diagrams (sequence, components, deployment). * Building and validating technical PoCs. * Defining development, testing, and observability standards. * Reviewing code and providing technical guidance to teams. * Designing migration and modernization strategies. * Defining synchronous and asynchronous integration patterns. * Actively participating in resolution of critical incidents. * Translating complex technical solutions into formal architecture proposals. Profile We Seek A professional with a solid technical track record, having held roles such as: Senior Software Engineer Tech Lead Solutions Architect With demonstrable experience in both software development and technical team leadership. Technical Requirements (Mandatory) * +7 years of total software development experience. * +3 years of technical team leadership or architecture design experience. * Hands-on experience developing with Java 21 / Spring Boot 3. * Design and construction of microservices. * REST and SOAP architectures. * Messaging: Kafka or SQS. * Databases: PL/SQL, MongoDB, Redis. * Containers: Docker / Kubernetes. * Experience with OpenShift or AWS (EKS, Lambda, CloudWatch). * UML design. * Swagger / OpenAPI. * Synchronous and asynchronous architectures. * Object-oriented programming and SOLID principles. * Demonstrable experience in software reverse engineering. Desirable * Spring WebFlux. * Experience in the Telco industry. * Knowledge of TM Forum (TAM, eTOM, SID). * Experience in legacy system modernization. * Experience in event-driven architectures. * Agile methodologies. What We Truly Value * Deep analytical capability. * Structural thinking. * Ability to translate code into design. * Technical profile with natural leadership. * Hands-on mindset. * Quality and technological evolution orientation. Conditions Remote work from Chile. Indefinite-term employment contract, subject to performance and project assignment. Immediate onboarding (week of March 23 or March 30). #Babel #LI-AG1 What Do We Offer? Babel, the great way to achieve success. Do you want to join an expanding, committed, and innovative team that makes history every day? At Babel, we accompany you on your path to success. We believe in people’s talent and aim to empower it by offering an outstanding work environment rooted in collaboration and solidarity. Working at Babel is much more than working for a company—it means joining a team united by a shared mission and a company model centered on values. In addition, * We champion work-life balance. (Points-based vacation system, remote work, and flexibility). * We invest in the training of our Babelievers. * We share in the company’s growth and recognize each individual’s contribution (Profit-Sharing Bonus). * We focus on working with cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects—but above all, we support digital transformation and bring technology closer to society. Will you accept the challenge? We’re waiting for you! *In compliance with current data protection regulations, we inform you that the controller of your personal data is GRUPO BABEL (see list of companies in the privacy policy), and your data will be used to manage your current and future recruitment processes, as well as other purposes described on our website. This processing is based on the candidate’s consent. Personal data collected will not be transferred to third parties except where expressly required by law. You may exercise your data protection rights by contacting * *data.protection@babelgroup.com**. Full privacy policy information is available on our website.*