Senior Solution Architect

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Solution Architect

Description

Lead end-to-end enterprise architecture and solution design by partnering with business stakeholders and customers to clarify requirements, define use cases, and build transition roadmaps. Guide delivery teams through architecture governance, reviews/audits, prototyping/PoCs, and implementation oversight from requirements to go-live across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem solutions. Act as a technical advisor during pre-sales (RFPs, proposals, client communication) and continuously improve your approach using industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify unambiguous solution requirements and key use cases
• Participate in large-scale enterprise governance processes (e.g., ARB)
• Support pre-sales: RFP processing, proposal development, and early client communication
• Guide clients through architectural, technical, and organizational challenges
• Analyze existing applications and IT services; develop roadmaps for migration, transformation, and automation
• Assess financial implications of decision options
• Design prototypes and proof of concepts; create detailed architecture documents
• Develop a unified strategy for architecture governance, automation, security, implementation, and operations
• Provide technical guidance on cloud, hybrid, and on-prem solutions design and cost control best practices
• Conduct architecture reviews/audits and produce reports
• Lead client meetings, workshops, and governance events (often involving travel)
• Oversee implementation from project requirements to go-live
• Provide technical support and oversee engineering efforts
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in architecture of large software systems
• Proficiency defining business outcomes, KPIs/OKRs, and benefits realization linked to epics/features
• Ability to create current-state vs target-state architecture and multi-quarter transition roadmaps
• Practical understanding of software architecture patterns, solution architecture design methods, and integration/development practices
• Experience across the full SDLC using methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, RUP, etc.
• Proficiency designing deployment and automation: CI/CD, security automation (SAST/DAST), and IT operations automation (AIOps)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; technologist mindset with fast deep-dives and knowledge transfer
• Proactive leadership in architecture engagement
• Excellent communication skills; present technical concepts in a business-friendly way
• Ability to collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders
• Proven track record as a technical advisor on what to do and what to avoid
• Ability to process, absorb, retain, and reuse business domain knowledge
• Fluency in English
• Solid development experience with at least one: Java, .NET, Python (full stack is a plus)
• Expertise with libraries/frameworks/patterns in specific technology stacks
• Hands-on development experience across web/mobile/desktop solutions
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and cloud migration strategies; cloud-native experience (Azure/AWS/GCP)
• Microservice architecture patterns, APIs, integration, and containerization knowledge is a plus
• GenAI solution design/development experience is an advantage; willingness to learn GenAI novelties is required
• Production experience in domains such as Financial Services, Retail, Life Sciences & Healthcare
• Understanding of Digital/IT Transformation concepts
• Knowledge of Business Architecture concepts and BizBoK/TOGAF best practices

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
• Chance to work abroad up to 60 days annually; business-driven relocation opportunities
• Growth opportunities: career roadmap, leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs
• Certification opportunities (GCP, Azure, AWS) and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, and Cloud Guru
• English classes
• Stable income (employment contract or B2B) and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Benefits package including health insurance, multisport, and shopping vouchers
• Office perks such as entertainment/relaxation zones, sports, free snacks, and coffee
• Referral bonuses and corporate/social/well-being events