Solution Architect (US)

16 days ago

Philadelphia, PA, USA +2 moreSenior

Responsibilities

Own solution architecture for client engagements by defining data models, system designs, integration patterns, and technology choices.
Lead client technical discovery, assess existing systems, and communicate architectural options and trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Define reusable standards, patterns, and reference architectures for delivery teams.
Build prototypes, proofs of concept, and early data pipeline or application components to validate architectural decisions.
Partner with data and software engineers to resolve ambiguous technical problems and hand off proven technical direction.
Review delivery-team designs and implementation decisions for architectural alignment.
Set up early evaluation, testing, and monitoring approaches and contribute to internal tooling, accelerators, and knowledge-sharing.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5-8+ years of experience spanning data engineering and software engineering, with experience moving into solution or systems architecture.
Demonstrated experience designing production data models, system architectures, and integration patterns.
Hands-on proficiency in at least one modern language, such as Python or TypeScript, and the ability to prototype pipeline or application components.
Strong grounding in data engineering fundamentals including pipeline design, data modeling, and ETL/ELT, plus software engineering fundamentals including API design, testing, and CI/CD.
Experience in consulting or client-facing environments, including leading discovery conversations, presenting trade-offs, and managing ambiguity.
Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure is a plus.

Collaborative global culture focused on real outcomes.
High ownership with zero micromanagement.
Rapid learning opportunities and diverse challenges.
Flat organizational hierarchy with high visibility and accessibility to leaders.

51-200 employees