Job Description

As a Solution Architect within our Vertical CTO team, you will lead the architectural design and implementation of solutions tailored to specific industry verticals. This role involves collaborating with project delivery leads and clients to develop interoperable systems and technology solutions that drive measurable outcomes. Your expertise will bridge client needs with functional designs across multiple domains including application development, business intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and security. You will play a critical role in advocating for and managing the lifecycle of technical solutions, aligning them with strategic business objectives and ensuring their technical viability.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal leaders, external partners, and clients to capture both functional and non-functional requirements for tailored industry solutions.
• Communicate complex technical analyses and architectural designs to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key client personnel, including C-level executives, to facilitate solution approval and alignment.
• Lead client project teams from conception through the delivery lifecycle, ensuring effective execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop Solution Engineers, promoting technical growth through practical engagement with cutting-edge solutions.
• Ensure all solutions meet stringent client objectives and adhere to architectural best practices by overseeing their development and implementation.
• Support the delivery team by providing clear guidance on solution designs and addressing any obstacles in development.
• Initiate and manage proof of concept projects to validate solutions against client requirements effectively.
• Drive cross-departmental collaboration by setting up frameworks that integrate necessary contributions from diverse teams.
• Assess and enhance client technologies and processes, advocating for upgrades to improve performance, reliability, and security.
• Champion process efficiencies and consistency across all project deliveries.
• Engage in both pre-sales and post-sales activities to support comprehensive client engagements, including discovery sessions, proposal development, and project team coordination.
• Evaluate and optimize both cloud-based and on-premises systems, recommending strategies for modernization and efficiency.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends in cloud-native technologies and provide practical implementation advice to clients.
• Articulate technical challenges and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements throughout the solution lifecycle.

This role is pivotal in shaping industry-specific solutions that not only meet immediate client needs but also drive forward our strategic objectives within the Vertical CTO framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in solution architecture with a focus on specific industry verticals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Deep expertise in cloud-native architectures and familiarity with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Databricks, and Snowflake.
• Proven track record in project delivery, precise solution estimation, and effective technical team leadership.
• Experience in mentoring engineering talent and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Robust analytical skills with a strong foundation in business analysis techniques and complex solutioning processes.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Commitment to promoting a culture of innovation and excellence within the team.
• Strong multitasking skills, adaptability to change, and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required to meet project needs.

Additional Information

What you should know about us:

• We are humble, hungry, and smart. We solve big problems, serve lots of clients, and are entirely committed to delivering transformative outcomes.
• We are team players, deeply dedicated to the mission of the organization, and to helping everyone around us be successful.
• We compensate well, rewarding performance that delivers positive outcomes for our clients and ensuring incentives are aligned to achieve our goals.
• Our leaders work hard, serving as shining examples of what it means to live out our values. They are servant leaders, helping their teams to be successful in all possible ways.
• We have a great benefits package including unlimited vacation, significant 401k contributions, and several opportunities to develop yourself.
• We pride ourselves in having the best talent in the industry and hope that you're up for the challenge!

What our team members say about us:

• "I love our true empathy and concern for our clients, it's very rare and appreciated. It is a pleasure to be a part of an organization like this."
• "I learn something new every single day, and I feel like I'm a part of building an organization that has legs. I appreciate that I'm consistently humbled by the talent and caliber of our team."
• "The culture of the company is amazing, and the climate of my team is great. The benefits that employees are offered are better than competitors, and the one-on-one presence that my team lead gives is extremely beneficial to me."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer