What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions Architect position at Outcode Software?
The Solutions Architect at Outcode Software plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technical expertise and client needs. This position is ideal for a senior engineer who thrives on designing and architecting innovative solutions for a wide variety of clients. The Solutions Architect is responsible for collaborating with clients during the exploration and discovery phases of projects, understanding their technical requirements, and crafting tailored solutions that align with their business goals. This is a client-facing, consultative role where technical depth, creativity, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are crucial. The Solutions Architect works closely with the sales, product, and engineering teams to ensure the proposed solutions are technically sound, scalable, and feasible within the client's budget and timeline.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Engagement & Discovery: Lead discovery sessions with clients to understand their needs, business goals, and technical challenges. Translate these insights into effective, innovative solutions that address client pain points.
- Solution Design: Architect end-to-end solutions that integrate various technologies, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with the client’s strategic objectives.
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and thought leadership throughout the sales process. Work with internal teams to ensure that solutions align with both client expectations and Outcode’s capabilities.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the sales team, product managers, and engineering leads to ensure technical solutions are in line with company standards, feasibility, and business requirements.
- Proof of Concept (PoC) Development: Design and implement PoCs or prototypes to demonstrate the feasibility of solutions to potential clients, helping them visualize the value of the proposed approach.
- Client Relationship Management: Build strong, long-lasting relationships with clients by acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring they are confident in the solutions proposed.
- Solution Presentation & Communication: Present technical solutions to clients, both during discovery and later stages of the sales process, ensuring the value proposition is clear and aligned with the client’s objectives.
- Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Provide mentorship to junior engineers and internal teams, sharing best practices, architectural knowledge, and solutions expertise.
Qualifications:
- 7 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in solution architecture, system design, and client-facing roles.
- Deep knowledge of modern software development, cloud platforms, microservices, and distributed systems.
- Experience working with startups or new product development, including the ability to define and architect scalable and flexible solutions for fast-evolving environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to design creative solutions to complex technical and business challenges. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience in managing the full lifecycle of a solution—from discovery and design to implementation and handoff.
- Ability to understand and balance both business and technical requirements when designing solutions.
- Experience in the sales process, including proposal writing, client engagement, and presenting technical solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in building and deploying solutions on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development tools.
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements in software solutions.
- Experience in customer-facing roles within the SaaS or consulting industries.