Solution Architect

Description

Symphony Solutions is a Cloud\- and AI\-driven technology company headquartered in the Netherlands, delivering both world\-class services and innovative products. With a remote\-first mindset, we’ve built a global presence spanning over 20 countries. We specialize in full\-cycle software development, cloud engineering, AI services, and digital marketing orchestration. The Solution Architect drives technical credibility across the pre\-sales cycle and translates client needs into winnable, deliverable architectures. The role spans pre\-sales leadership, enterprise architecture design, and active contribution to our AI service line across iGaming, Aviation, and Healthcare verticals. **Requirements** **Experience:** * 5\+ years of software development experience with at least one of: Python, Java, Node.js * 3\+ years in a solution architecture function within a service or product company * Experience leading and mentoring one or more software development teams * Working experience with Lean / Agile / Scrum and team scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, or equivalent) * Demonstrable experience in pre\-sales activities (RFP/RFI, discovery workshops, technical proposals) * English proficiency at minimum \*\*B2 level (CEFR)\*\*, spoken and written **Computer Science Foundations:** * Databases (RDBMS and NoSQL) * Architectural styles and design patterns * Security patterns, computer security, and networking vulnerabilities **Practical Technical Experience:** * High\-load systems design * Cloud providers: AWS, Azure, or GCP * Microservices architecture (modular, scalable system design) * Event\-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or cloud\-native messaging services) * CI/CD principles and tools (Bitbucket Pipelines, GitLab CI, Argo, etc.) and deployment strategies * Containerisation and orchestration; Kubernetes; hybrid cloud * Security posture, data privacy, and data protection in software development **AI \& Data Systems Foundations:** * Cloud AI services: working knowledge of AWS (SageMaker, Bedrock), Azure (Cognitive / AI Services), or GCP (Vertex AI) * Generative AI and LLM landscape, including SaaS vs. self\-managed trade\-offs and model selection criteria * Security in AI solutions: secure model handling, data anonymisation, compliance considerations **Soft Skills:** * Building trusted relationships with clients and internal customers * Influencing senior decision\-makers * Analysis of business, product, and technology requirements; reasoning about architectural trade\-offs * Strong communication and presentation skills * Critical thinking and analytical reasoning * Teamwork and collaboration **Nice\-to\-Have:** * Industry experience in iGaming, Aviation, or Healthcare, including familiarity with relevant regulatory contexts (e.g., gambling licensing, aviation safety standards, HIPAA/GDPR) * Agentic AI architecture: design patterns, frameworks, and orchestration tools (LangGraph, MCP, A2A) * Cloud provider Architect or Engineer certifications * AI Platform Architect badges or equivalent vendor credentials **Responsibilities:*** Lead technical pre\-sales activities, including discovery sessions, client workshops, and RFP/RFI responses. * Manage stakeholders, advise customers, gather requirements, articulate solution trade\-offs, and communicate effectively across business and technical audiences. * Kick off customer projects for custom development services, ensuring a smooth transition into delivery. * Design architectures for enterprise systems and digital products across iGaming, Aviation, and Healthcare. * Contribute to company\-wide AI adoption, including the rollout of AI tools and definition of optimisation guidelines. * Conduct technical interviews for Solution Architect and Tech Lead roles on request. **Expected Outcomes** * Improved win rate and quality of pre\-sales engagements: high\-level architectures, assumptions and risk statements, estimation sessions, and client\-ready proposals delivered on time * Strengthened AI service line through new technical solutions, capabilities, and reusable assets that support sales and marketing * Accurate estimations with measurable variance against actuals on kicked\-off projects * Trusted\-advisor relationships established with key clients and internal stakeholders * Maintained hiring quality bar for Solution Architect and Tech Lead roles via technical interviews