[Job- 29522] Architect Manager, Brazil

At CI&T, we help large enterprises transform the potential of AI into real business impact with AI Deployment, AI-native execution, and tech-integrated business solutions. With 30 years of experience in technological transformation, we accelerate innovation with expertise in Agentic SDLC, Application modernization, Data & AI, Martech and Business strategy. We are 8,000 CI&Ters across more than 25 countries, collaborating to build solutions with real impact. AI is already part of how we work, evolve, and innovate every day. We are seeking an Architecture Manager to lead pre-sales architecture activities, supporting high-impact client opportunities, solution shaping, and technical proposal development. This role will act as a key technical advisor during the sales cycle, helping translate business needs into scalable, modern architecture solutions. The position will work closely with sales, delivery, and account teams, supporting strategic client engagements and business development initiatives across multiple opportunities. Strong communication skills and fluent English are required due to frequent interaction with global stakeholders and clients.   Responsibilities Lead technical architecture discussions during pre-sales engagements and client opportunities Design end-to-end solution architectures aligned with client requirements and business outcomes Support proposal development, including technical narratives, estimates, and solution breakdowns Partner with sales and account teams to shape winning strategies and value propositions Conduct technical discovery sessions with clients to understand current state and target architecture Create reference architectures, diagrams, and high-level solution designs for proposals Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility and alignment with execution capabilities Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent pre-sales opportunities Contribute to RFPs, RFIs, and client presentations Support strategic initiatives and cross-vertical opportunities as needed   Requirements Strong background in pre-sales, solution design, or technical consulting environments Experience working with enterprise clients and complex technology landscapes Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred), modern application architectures, and integration patterns Experience producing technical proposals, solution designs, and architectural documentation Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to engage executive and technical audiences Ability to operate in fast-paced, multi-opportunity pre-sales environments Fluent English (spoken and written)   Nice to have Experience in the TMEG vertical or similar enterprise domains Background in large-scale digital transformation or platform modernization programs Experience with financial services, telecom, media, or enterprise regulated industries Familiarity with data platforms, APIs, and integration-heavy architectures Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or modern cloud data platforms Experience supporting global pre-sales teams across multiple regions AWS or cloud architecture certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional) Experience working closely with sales engineering or client partner organizations #LI-AM2