Sr Software Architect

Wabtec Careers; Contagem; On-site; BRL 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Assistance

Profit Sharing

Private Pension Plan

Meal Policy by location

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Brazil seeks a Senior Software Architect to lead architecture for PLM and software solutions, aligning technology with business goals while balancing quality, cost, scalability, and delivery timelines.

You will drive innovation, governance, and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to enterprise strategy and providing technical leadership and mentoring across teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Teamcenter PLM customization and development.
• Proven PLM Solution Architect in a complex enterprise environment.
• Deep knowledge of Teamcenter architecture, data model, and security.
• Hands-on experience with BMIDE, Java SOA APIs, ITK, and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate technical discussions on future architecture across teams.
• Analyze current and target environments to define architecture roadmaps.
• Develop domain-level architecture solutions in collaboration with teams.
• Participate in enterprise architecture governance and reviews.
• Design and develop service-oriented software and data platforms with reusable components.

Skills

Teamcenter PLM

PLM solution architecture

BMIDE

Java SOA APIs

ITK

Teamcenter data model

Teamcenter security

engineering workflows

enterprise architecture

architecture governance

leadership

English fluency

Job description

Job Description

The Wabtec IT Applications team focuses on delivering long-term, sustainable value through strong business partnerships, innovative solutions, disciplined execution, and reliable operation of application platforms and products.

The Global PLM IT team works closely with cross-functional internal stakeholders to deliver world-class solutions that enable optimized product lifecycle management, streamlined workflows, enhanced collaboration, accelerated innovation, and achievement of strategic business objectives.

How will you make a difference?

As a Senior Software Architect, you will partner closely with IT teams and cross-functional business stakeholders to ensure that technology solutions are aligned with business goals while balancing quality, cost, scalability, and delivery timelines.

You will lead architecture and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization, ensuring effective planning, execution, governance, and delivery of PLM and software solutions. In this role, you will drive innovation, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to strengthening the overall enterprise architecture landscape.

What do we want to know about you?

• Strong experience in Teamcenter PLM customization, configuration, development, and solution mapping.
• Proven experience as a PLM Solution Architect or Senior Technical Architect in a complex enterprise environment.
• Deep expertise in Teamcenter architecture, data model, and security, including business objects, workflows, Access Manager, organization structure, performance, scalability, FMS, licensing, and deployment best practices.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Teamcenter customization and development, including BMIDE, Java SOA APIs, ITK, custom extensions, utilities, integrations, data model enhancements, and deployment activities.
• Proven knowledge of Teamcenter engineering and business capabilities, including Teamcenter–NX integration, Systems Engineering processes, reporting, data extraction, and related engineering workflows.
• Ability to contribute to enterprise strategy development, including environmental analysis, opportunity identification, value case definition, and innovation portfolio planning.
• Ability to define and align domain‑level architectural requirements with enterprise architecture standards.
• Experience leading or facilitating architecture governance processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• High level of personal integrity, accountability, and professional judgment.
• Strong leadership mindset with ability to guide and collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
• Fluent English.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 15%, including international travel).

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead and coordinate technical and business discussions related to future architecture direction across multiple teams or complex product lines.
• Analyze current‑state and target‑state environments and define cohesive architecture roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Review, analyze, and develop domain‑level architecture solutions in collaboration with multiple teams.
• Participate in enterprise architecture governance and domain‑level architecture review processes.
• Design and develop service‑oriented software and data platforms with reusable components.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to support delivery and operational excellence.
• Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and mentoring across the domain.

Benefits

At Wabtec, people come first. That’s why we ensure our employees feel valued and have the tools they need to thrive. By joining us, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your well‑being and development. Here’s what we offer to make you feel part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey:

• Medical Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
• Dental Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
• Profit Sharing
• Private Pension Plan
• Meal Policy according to location
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial, and social support
• Headspace – mental health app
• Christmas Card or Basket for employees (based on location)
• Christmas Gift for children up to 11 years old
• Extended Maternity Leave
• Program for Pregnant Women and Babies
• Language Incentive Policy
• Mentorship Programs and access to training platform
• Wellhub
• Pharmacy Assistance

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know – we’ve got you.