Solution Architect (AWS)

We are seeking a strategic and technically hands-on Solution Architect to join our engineering department.

In this critical role, you will be responsible for defining the structural blueprint and technical direction for our software systems. You will bridge the gap between high-level business problems and concrete, scalable technical solutions, ensuring that our software products are secure, resilient, performant, and aligned with our long-term technology strategy. You will collaborate closely with product managers, business analysts, and engineering leads to design end-to-end architectures, select appropriate technologies, and steer development teams during implementation.

Responsibilities

Design robust, scalable, and secure end-to-end software architectures, encompassing backend services, front-end layers, databases, integrations, and cloud infrastructure

Conduct proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and evaluate third-party tools, APIs, and frameworks to inform technology decisions

Make data-driven decisions on technology stack selection based on evaluation outcomes

Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and coding guidelines for development teams to follow

Provide technical governance to development teams to ensure implementations align with the agreed-upon architecture

Work closely with product owners to translate business requirements into clear technical blueprints

Communicate complex architectural concepts effectively to both technical developers and non-technical business leaders

Ensure that designs systematically address key non-functional requirements such as security, high availability, disaster recovery, performance, and cost-efficiency

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent practical experience

At least 5 years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of 2 years in Lead, Manager, Owner, Architect, or Coordinator roles

At least one year of experience leading a team of five or more employees

At least 2 full-cycle project participation experiences, or involvement in multiple projects covering different phases of the development lifecycle

Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Lead, or Principal Engineer designing complex, distributed enterprise software systems

Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns, including Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Serverless, APIs, and Cloud-Native designs

Strong experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Solid knowledge of modern infrastructure practices, including containers, Kubernetes, and database design

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and align cross-functional teams

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proven ability to balance tactical delivery pressure against long-term strategic architectural goals

Background working within Financial Services, Insurance, or Retail industries

Excellent English (B2+) communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively explain technical concepts to diverse audiences

We offer

International projects with top brands

Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers

Healthcare benefits

Employee financial programs

Paid time off and sick leave

Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses

Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses

Global career opportunities

Volunteer and community involvement opportunities

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