Software Architect Consultant

Lite Thinking company; Bogotá; On-site; COP 525,751,000 - 788,627,000; Full time

Job summary

Lite Thinking company seeks an executive-level consultant and trainer with a proven Software/Enterprise Architecture background. You will design high-availability systems using .NET and Java, lead seminars, and mentor senior engineers toward strategic architectural leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years, strong governance and ROI-focused decision making, and a passion for teaching in global, remote settings. This role is contractor-based and USD-paid.

Qualifications

• Executive-level track record in software architecture roles.
• Expertise across C#/.NET and Java ecosystems.
• Experience driving microservices and multi-cloud transitions.
• Proven ability to teach and mentor senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise software architectures with high availability.
• Lead seminars and boot camps to develop architectural leaders.
• Guide students through ROI-focused technology decisions.
• Evaluate architectures and provide enterprise-level feedback.

Skills

Software Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Microservices

Public speaking

Coach / Teaching

Education

Master’s degree in Software Engineering or related field

Tools

C#/.NET

Java (Spring Boot / Jakarta EE)

Job description

Ideal Professional Profile

We are seeking an executive-level consultant and trainer with a proven and unquestionable track record as a Software Architect, Enterprise Architect, or Principal Engineer in global, robust, or high-growth environments. The candidate must possess strong expertise in designing high-availability software solutions and advanced architectural patterns, as well as expert proficiency in the two leading enterprise ecosystems on the market: C# (.NET) and Java. It is essential that the candidate possess excellent communication skills, business acumen, and a passion for teaching in order to convey cutting-edge methodologies, guide critical technical decisions, and transform senior software engineers into strategic architects.

Required Experience

• Senior Technical Background: More than 12 years of professional experience in the technology sector, holding key roles such as Software Architect, Enterprise Architect, or Principal Engineer.
• Core Multi-Ecosystem Proficiency (C# .NET and Java): Proven expertise in the design, development, and optimization of mission-critical systems using modern .NET (C#) and Java (Spring Boot / Jakarta EE) platforms, ensuring adherence to clean code, enterprise design patterns, and clean architectures (Hexagonal, Clean Architecture, Onion).
• Architecture and Scalability: A proven track record of leading the transition and evolution from monolithic architectures to microservices, distributed systems, event‑driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and multi‑cloud strategies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Technical Governance and Standards: Experience defining technology guidelines, managing technical debt, establishing code quality policies, ensuring observability, and setting up continuous integration/deployment pipelines (DevOps/DevSecOps) in both ecosystems.
• Executive Facilitation and Mentoring: Previous experience leading seminars, boot camps, mentoring sessions, or corporate workshops aimed at software engineers, technical leaders, or senior developers aspiring to architecture roles.

Desirable Experience (Bonus Points)

• Master’s degree or specializations in Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Current expert-level professional certifications in Microsoft/.NET (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) or Java/Oracle (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional / Java Enterprise Architect).
• Active experience as a technical evangelist, software architecture content creator, keynote speaker, or mentor in global technology communities.
• Active contributions to open-source projects or technical architecture publications focused on distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Design: Structure the content of the Enterprise Software Architecture program with a managerial and hands‑on approach, balancing theoretical foundations with real‑world case studies implemented in C# and Java.
• High‑Level Instruction: Lead training sessions on topics such as complex systems design, architectural patterns, heterogeneous integration between .NET and Java ecosystems, resilience, performance, and technology decision‑making focused on return on investment (ROI).
• Technical Leadership Mentoring: Facilitate the development of analytical skills among participants, guiding them in the transition from the role of senior developer (hands‑on coding) toward abstraction, modeling, diagramming, and enterprise technical leadership.
• Project Evaluation: Assess and review the architectural designs, system diagrams, and simulations submitted by students, providing corporate‑level feedback.

Valued Skills

• Thorough mastery of current trends in the global software industry (Cloud‑Native, Serverless, Domain‑Driven Design, Modular Architectures).
• Excellent teaching and public speaking skills to communicate abstract concepts, complex algorithms, and design decisions using clear, high‑level language.
• Systems thinking, technical pragmatism, and a strong focus on balancing technical excellence with strategic business needs.
• Inspiring leadership, professional credibility, and impeccable technical ethics.

Contract Terms

Employment Type: Contractor (Independent Consultant). Hiring Type: Per teaching hour / module taught. Compensation: Paid in U.S. Dollars (USD). Work Location: 100% Remote (Latin America / Global). Duration: Per program session or recurring engagement based on institutional demand.