M25183 Application Systems Architect

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. For more information, visit cimmyt.org

CIMMYT is seeking a professional with critical and creative thinking, effective communication, teamwork and collaboration, client orientation, problem solving, decision-making; negotiation and conflict resolution skills for the position of Application Systems Architect to work on the Operations Chapter/ Knowledge Management and Information Technology department of CIMMYT

The positions will be based at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City, (45 minutes from Mexico City).

Specific duties:

• Develop, document, and maintain the enterprise application architecture to align with organizational goals.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance systems tailored to business requirements.
• Define architectural blueprints, frameworks, and roadmaps.
• Assess the proper integration of new applications into the legacy environment, defining interfaces and securing data integrity.
• Define the path to be followed between the current state of the architecture and the desired end-state, while maintaining business continuity
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to drive innovation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and proof of concepts for new systems or upgrades.
• Establish and enforce best practices for software development and system integration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical solutions.
• Lead technical discussions and workshops with development and infrastructure teams.
• Participate in the liaison between business areas and IT to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure systems comply with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor application performance and address potential risks or vulnerabilities.
• Guide and mentor development teams on architectural principles and technical skills.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in application architecture and software development.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Ecosystem (M365, D365, Power Platform).
• Experience in implementing or working with ERP systems, preferably Dynamics 365 Financ & Supply Chain Management (Fin & SCM).
• Hands-on experience with middleware technologies such as Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, or MuleSoft.
• Highly desirable for the candidate to hold one or more of the following certifications: TOGAF, Microsoft AZ-305, SC-100, AZ-204, and DP-203.
• Expertise in Microsoft Business applications
• Strong understanding of IT governance principles.
• Critical and creative thinking, effective communication, teamwork and collaboration, client orientation, problem solving, decision-making; negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced level in English language (written and conversational). English will be evaluated, and the candidate should score a minimum of C1 on the CEFR scale.

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).