Application Architect

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Job Summary: We are seeking a passionate Application Architect with a strong interest in Mining, who is motivated, eager to learn, and has the potential to grow within a young, multidisciplinary team. Key Highlights: 1. Design and oversee comprehensive IT and OT technology architecture with advanced AI. 2. Lead generative AI and computer vision initiatives in mining and industrial sectors. 3. Promote diversity and an inclusive workplace environment. Location: Santiago, Chile (Hybrid) Experience: 5 Years of Experience Parnés Engineer 2 months ago 5 Years of Experience ### **Description** **Join our team!** If you are passionate about Mining, highly motivated, and eager to learn from the best, this is your opportunity to join a great team and work with us! We aim to attract and develop talent with high potential who wish to grow within our company. **Our Culture** We stand out as a young, multidisciplinary team. We are a rapidly growing, agile, and flat-structured company. We firmly believe that our culture and goals are achieved through committed, diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams. We are a company with talented people and horizontal leadership. We are passionate about collaborative work, always striving for excellence, making things happen, and above all, maintaining a tightly knit team. **Why Choose Vantaz Group?** Vantaz Group is not merely a workplace—it embodies the spirit of the services we deliver. We seek to transform, develop, and collaborate across multiple domains. Our “Vantaztic” culture fosters professional growth among our employees; additionally, we remain conscious of environmental needs and continuously strive to innovate in this area. We are seeking our next Application Architect, who will be responsible for designing, leading, and overseeing a comprehensive technology architecture integrating IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology) environments, incorporating advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to optimize industrial and corporate processes. This role ensures solutions are scalable, secure, interoperable, and aligned with business strategic objectives—while adhering to governance standards and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: * Define and maintain microservices-based application architecture. * Lead technical design of backend (Java) and frontend (React.js) solutions. * Supervise development, integration, and deployment of services on platforms such as OpenShift (ARO) and Azure. * Manage API lifecycle using tools like Red Hat 3Scale. * Coordinate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure compliance with technical and regulatory standards. * Participate in defining governance structures for microservices and APIs. * Support planning and execution of projects under agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). * Design hybrid architectures integrating IT and OT systems, ensuring security and segmentation (DMZ, gateways). * Design solutions based on microservices, APIs, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), including integration with enterprise systems (SAP, PI System, M365\). * Lead generative AI and computer vision initiatives for use cases in mining and industry, ensuring data quality and governance. * Supervise AI model implementation, including training, validation, and production deployment. * Coordinate with development, operations, and cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with technical standards. * Document architectures and propose continuous improvements based on emerging technology trends. At Vantaz Group, we have chosen to actively promote and value Disability, Women, and LGTBI\+ Community. We strive to create a workplace where every team member feels respected, valued, and empowered to fully contribute their unique skills and perspectives. We are committed not only to building an inclusive workplace but also to ensuring equal opportunity—guaranteeing fair treatment and equal professional growth and development opportunities for all individuals. Discover our benefits: * Health insurance (for indefinite-term contracts). * Life insurance. * Participate in our “Vantaztic Tribes” culture. * Wellhub benefits. * Flexible work and remote work (depending on the project you participate in). * Access to our virtual training platform. ### **Requirements** * Professional degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. * Certification in software architecture, DevOps, or Cloud technologies is desirable. * Proven experience developing with Java (Spring Boot), .NET, and React.js. * Knowledge of microservices and container architecture (Docker, OpenShift). * Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Container Registry). * Experience integrating with Active Directory and SSO authentication. * Familiarity with SQL Azure databases and Storage Account. * Experience in vulnerability scanning and container hardening. * Key competencies: * Microservices and API architecture (Java, .NET, React.js). * Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps). * Integration with OT systems and industrial protocols. * Generative AI and computer vision: experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, and Azure OpenAI services. * Data security and governance in hybrid environments. ### **Location (Hybrid)