Mineral

Senior Solutions Architect

Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Job Summary

Salary: Location Type: Remote Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

Mindera is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to join our dynamic team. In this strategic role, you will lead the design and implementation of advanced solutions that drive our client's technology evolution. You will be instrumental in crafting scalable and secure architectures that meet complex business needs while ensuring high performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with software architecture, cloud platforms, particularly Azure, as well as a thorough understanding of Java.

This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, technical leadership, and a keen focus on transforming business objectives into technical solutions. You will guide the architectural vision and be a key player in stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural initiatives that align with business goals and drive technological advancements.
  • Design and oversee the implementation of solutions for cloud migration, primarily using Azure.
  • Establish and enforce architectural best practices, design patterns, and governance protocols.
  • Conduct assessments and provide recommendations for system improvements and modernization efforts.
  • Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and solutions.
  • Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Develop technical documentation, including architectural diagrams and design documents, to guide development and deployment.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Proficiency in English.

Experience

  • Proven experience as a Solutions Architect having worked in large scale / complex enterprise programs.
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud architectures (ideally Azure) services and technologies.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles.
  • Strong understanding of main types of software architecture (e.g., micro-services, event-driven, service oriented) and able to analyze its applicability and perform trade-offs.
  • Hands-on experience with security models, including best practices for secure design.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
  • Experience in performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting of data-intensive applications.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and projects.

Benefits

The Things We Really Care About:

  • Health Insurance, because health comes first.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Open holidays, take the time you need for yourself.
  • Profit distribution for everyone.
  • Mindera Annual Trip, Sports, and sharing groups to connect and have fun!
  • Training & conferences, create your own training plan.
  • Child Care vouchers.

Other Good Things:

  • Choose Laptop & Peripherals that best suit your needs.
  • Hotspot with unlimited usage (PT), for work or Netflix ;)
  • We have amazing offices in Porto, Aveiro, and Coimbra if you want to physically connect with minders.
  • Remote from Portugal is also an option.
  • Remote from other Countries will depend on your current location.
  • At the offices, we have a wide range of snacks to keep you fed and healthy.
  • Partnerships with local businesses.
  • Most of all, you get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together in a politics-free environment.

Our culture reflects our lean and self-organization attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. Freedom and Responsibility go hand in hand, and we value commitment, feedback, and empathy.

About Mindera

At Mindera, we use technology to build products we are proud of, with people we love. Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do.

Skills

Solutions Architecture
Cloud Migration
Azure
Java
Software Architecture
Scalable Architectures
Secure Architectures
High Performance
Reliability
Software Engineering Principles
System Improvement
Modernization
Risk Assessment
Technical Documentation
Architectural Diagrams
Design Documents
Stakeholder Engagement

Mineral

Develops AI tools for sustainable agriculture

About Mineral

Mineral.ai develops technology solutions aimed at improving the agriculture industry. The company utilizes perception technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) to create tools that help farmers, researchers, and agricultural advisors increase crop yields, manage pests, and adapt to climate change. Their products include precision agriculture tools that optimize resource use and advanced data analytics platforms that provide insights from agricultural data. Unlike many competitors, Mineral.ai focuses on creating partnerships within the agriculture sector to co-develop solutions, enhancing their product offerings. The goal of Mineral.ai is to support sustainable food production and help feed the world more efficiently.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
N/AYear Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Transition from Alphabet may lead to financial instability and resource loss.
Licensing model could reduce control over technology application and revenue stability.
Difficulty in monetizing technology indicates challenges in creating durable revenue streams.

Differentiation

Mineral.ai uses AI and ML to revolutionize agriculture with precision tools.
The company partners with industry leaders like Driscoll's for real-world technology applications.
Mineral.ai's licensing model allows broad integration into existing agribusiness systems.

Upsides

Licensing model increases market reach and technology integration in agribusiness.
Partnerships with companies like Driscoll's enhance technology application and sustainability goals.
Growing interest in agrivoltaic systems offers new partnership opportunities for Mineral.ai.

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