IT ARCHITECTURE CONSULTANT

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Job Summary: We are seeking an IT Architecture Consultant specialized in software solutions and architecture engineering, with a focus on cloud technologies, to define and implement technology architectures. Key Highlights: 1. Define and implement cloud-based technology architectures 2. Serve as the focal point for development teams and technological leadership 3. Contribute to the advancement of the Brazilian education system **Hello, we are Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional!** We believe in the power of transforming lives through quality and excellence in education! Here, we seek to connect diverse individuals so they can build a better world through education—driven by hard work, respect, and dedication—delivering the best experience and supporting the learning journey of over 500,000 students. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S/A is one of the largest and most representative education groups in Brazil, featuring academically relevant educational institutions and well-established brands across their respective regions—from basic education schools to higher education institutions. Faculty members and professionals from various areas work in harmony to ensure this daily construction. We are constantly looking for new talent to collaborate toward this goal—whether professionals seeking their first opportunity in the job market or highly experienced individuals. Do you identify with and believe in this purpose—and want to work with one of our brands? Join our team! We welcome you with open arms. To apply for one of our positions, please ensure all your information is up to date and complete. Feel free to register for all available positions that interest you; however, we recommend completing one application process before starting another. **Responsibilities and Duties** **JOB MISSION:** We seek an IT Architecture Consultant specialized in software solutions and architecture engineering, with experience in designing and implementing cloud-based architectural solutions—preferably on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The professional will define and implement technology architectures aligned with the educational needs of Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and security of solutions, while also contributing to the advancement of the Brazilian education system. They will serve as the focal point for development teams and technological leadership, overseeing agile architecture practices, replication and maintenance of corporate governance–established best practices, and establishing guardrails and metrics. **MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Design, develop, and implement cloud-based software architectures; * Define standards and best practices for backend, frontend, and mobile development, as well as integrations with internal systems and partner systems; * Establish best practices and guardrails in CI/CD pipelines; experience using Backstage for automation of build, test, and deployment processes is a plus; * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate business requirements into robust technological solutions capable of serving the entire organization long-term; * Ensure application availability, performance, security, and governance; * Conduct technical analyses and produce architectural documentation to advise technical and business teams on cloud strategies and application modernization. Experience with the C4 model is a plus; * Support the team in adopting new technologies, and assist in and lead proof-of-concept initiatives to continuously improve engineering processes; * Create and maintain diagrams clearly, accurately, and understandably representing software architecture—including components, interactions, dependencies, and flows. **Requirements and Qualifications** **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:** * Solid experience in cloud architecture; * Proficiency in Java, Angular, and Flutter; * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, and creating/using templates in Backstage; * Knowledge of microservice architectures, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), integrations, and agile methodologies (SAFe); * Analytical capability for complex projects and clear communication with technical and business teams; * Solid experience producing context, container, component, and code diagrams—ensuring assets remain updated and consistent with actual system implementation; * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields. * Preferred qualifications: cloud architecture certifications, experience in educational environments, or architecture consulting experience. **YOU STAND OUT IF YOU HAVE:** * Cloud architecture certifications; * Experience in educational environments or architecture consulting. **EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:** * Completed bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields. **Additional Information** **Work Schedule: 220 hours per month, 44 hours per week** * 8:00 AM–6:00 PM or 9:00 AM–7:00 PM (Monday–Thursday) * 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (Fridays) **Benefits:** * Medical and Dental Assistance; * Meal Voucher; * Pharmacy Benefit Program; * Total Pass; * Study Grant (Undergraduate or Graduate); * Life Insurance; * Birthday Day Off. If today we are one of Brazil’s largest and most representative educational groups, it is because in 1965—when our story began with a school in São Paulo’s eastern zone—passionate educators understood that education is the best way to change realities. We were born from the desire to make a difference in people’s lives—a dream realized on a scale far exceeding what our founders envisioned, where education is our way of transforming the world! More than five decades later, we remain increasingly committed to this mission and, through hard work and dedication, deliver knowledge to over 390,000 students across basic education, technical education, undergraduate, graduate, and extension programs—in both face-to-face and distance learning modalities. Today, we operate in 16 cities through 12 Higher Education Institutions and five face-to-face schools, and in all Brazilian states—and also in Japan—via over one thousand distance learning centers. **Our Institutions** They are regional references that, despite their uniqueness, share a common commitment: delivering quality education relevant to the challenges of our society. **Explore Our Institutions’ Career Page** Our job openings are distributed across institutions. Review opportunities and apply now! **Federal District** Centro Universitário do Distrito Federal \- UDF **Paraíba** Centro Universitário de João Pessoa \- UNIPÊ **Paraná** Universidade Positivo \- UP Centro Universitário de Pinhais \- FAPI **Rio Grande do Sul** Centro Universitário Cesuca Centro Universitário da Serra Gaúcha \- FSG **São Paulo** Centro Universitário Braz Cubas Centro Universitário Módulo Centro Universitário N. Sra. do Patrocínio \- CEUNSP Colégio Alto Padrão Colégio Cruzeiro do Sul Colégio Ceunsp Universidade Cidade de S. Paulo \- UNICID Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul Universidade de Franca \- UNIFRAN **NATIONAL CALL FOR FACULTY \- MASTERS AND DOCTORS** Review faculty opportunities and apply now! **APPLICATIONS UNTIL 11/16/2025** Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Faculty