Senior Solutions Architect
Principal/Senior Solutions Architect in N-iX's CTO Group, leading complex solution engagements for enterprise clients end to end — discovery, architecture audits, pre-sales proposals, and delivery — while mentoring architect teams. Core focus: cloud-native architecture across AWS/Azure/GCP, microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Europe
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Architecture
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 10+ years of relevant experience in software engineering and solution architecture
- 3+ years in an architecture leadership or principal-level role within IT service / IT consulting
- Proven ability to lead complex, high-impact consultancy engagements with global enterprise clients
- Experience building solutions from scratch, preferably large-scale distributed systems (team 30+, duration 12+ months)
- Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture with hands-on experience in at least two major clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Strong background in microservices, APIs, integration patterns, and distributed system design
- Track record of coaching, mentoring, and team enablement in a matrixed or consulting environment
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, comfortable with engineers and executives
- Fluent in modern delivery practices: Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
- English - Upper-Intermediate or Advanced
Nice to have
- SEI Software Architecture Professional certification
- TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certification
- Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
- Domain-specific expertise in data platforms, security, or enterprise integration
Full description
N-iX is a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002, we unite 2,400+ tech-savvy professionals across 40+ countries, working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud, data, AI/ML, embedded software, IoT, and more, driving digital transformation across finance, manufacturing, telecom, healthcare, and other industries. Join N-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact.
At N-iX CTO Group, we harness the power of technology to drive innovation and deliver exceptional business value. We specialize in designing and executing industry-relevant solutions that redefine standards in enterprise technology. Join a vibrant team committed to driving large-scale transformation across global enterprises.
As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will play a key leadership role in shaping technology direction, guiding cross-functional initiatives, and enabling high-impact delivery. You’ll be responsible for leading complex solution engagements, from discovery and advisory to implementation, while mentoring architecture talent, strengthening practices, and contributing to company-wide strategic growth.
This role is ideal for a seasoned architect with strong consulting capabilities, a track record of hands-on project delivery, and the ability to scale architectural impact across multiple teams and accounts.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Leadership Responsibilities:
- Lead architecture visioning and cross-cutting strategic initiatives across a portfolio of enterprise clients.
- Drive practice growth by establishing frameworks, methodologies, and reusable assets for solution delivery and consulting engagements.
- Build and mentor architecture and engineering teams, ensuring capability uplift and technical excellence across accounts.
- Act as a trusted advisor to client C-level executives and technology leaders, helping shape digital strategy and technology roadmaps.
- Govern architecture implementation across the portfolio to ensure alignment with best practices, maintainability, and long-term value.
Delivery & Consulting Responsibilities:
- Lead or guide discovery phases, assessments, technical workshops, and architecture audits.
- Translate complex business and technical requirements into scalable, sustainable architectural solutions.
- Own solution proposals during pre-sales and upsales, including technical vision, high-level design, risk management, and cost estimation.
- Lead project execution, ensuring architecture is delivered according to vision.