Solutions Architect

We are looking to collaborate with a skillful Solution Architect (or an experienced Backend/Cloud Developer willing to grow into this role) to join one of our teams working with US clients - referrals from the high-end American IT market.Our tech stack is built around React, [link removed], and TypeScript. We are working with well-established companies (scale-ups) and sometimes startups in their early stages (MVPs), which makes the job full of diverse and exciting challenges while crafting innovative [link removed] the flexibility of task delivery within the Polish time zone and collaborate with clients from diverse industries such as FinTech, SportsTech, MedTech, and many others.

Summary:

• Required skills: Experience or willingness to work directly with external clients; 5+ years in software development with cloud architecture (AWS preferred), strong coding skills in a modern language (Python, [link removed] preferred) for PoCs and critical tasks, hands-on in system design, DevOps, IaC (Terraform), containerization & serverless, architectural documentation, interest in bringing innovation, English C1, Polish C1
• Offer: B2B, days off, 100% remote (or hybrid/onsite - as you prefer), Polish time zone, flexible hours, full-time position, Scrum Teams
• Perks and Benefits: learning budget, health insurance and sport benefit, regular feedback, support, and real learning opportunities, access to internal Design Talks and Tech Talks, and more
• Tools you'll use: Apple MacBook Pro, Slack, GSuite, GitHub, Jira, Coda, Miro

What you'll bring:

• Lead hands-on architecture work across client engagements, with a focus on solution design, delivery oversight, and early-stage technical consulting during the presales process
• Supporting strategic technology decisions across client projects, shaping architectural direction, defining key processes, and influencing organizational design
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to executive stakeholders - lead architecture reviews, roadmap planning sessions, and strategic technology discussions with stakeholders (including CTOs and CEOs)
• Collaborate with the team on the architecture design of new systems from scratch, lead modernization of existing platforms, and provide direction for cloud migration efforts
• Get involved early - help shape projects during the discovery phase by translating business needs into technical blueprints
• Define system architecture and cloud infrastructure, balancing performance, scalability, and cost efficiency in your choices
• Document your architectural decisions clearly with diagrams, ADRs, and other materials that support long-term maintainability
• Provide input on timeline and cost estimations to inform planning, team allocation, and client roadmaps
• Drive hands-on work, especially for proof-of-concept projects and foundational infrastructure development
• Lead internal knowledge sharing, mentor engineering teams, and introduce forward-thinking practices including exploration of emerging technologies like GenAI

About you - Tech skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of programming background in at least one modern language (e.g. Python, [link removed], Java, or .NET), with the ability to step in hands-on when needed - especially for PoCs or urgent technical challenges, primarily using Python and [link removed]
• 2 years of experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions, ideally with AWS or similar platforms, including hands-on knowledge of core services, security, and IaC tools (e.g., Terraform)
• Deep understanding of system design, distributed architecture, and DevOps practices like CI/CD, observability, and infrastructure automation
• Familiarity with transforming monolithic systems to cloud-native architectures using containers, APIs, and serverless patterns
• Experienced in leading architectural assessments and ensuring alignment with cost, performance, availability, and security goals
• Experience with Big Data or AI/ML technologies (e.g., data pipelines, model serving, GenAI) is a strong plus
• Curious about new tech and passionate about evaluating and applying innovations like Generative AI, platform engineering, or AI-assisted development

About You - Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills enabling sales and senior stakeholder management both internally and in client organizations
• Communicate fluently in both English and Polish (C1 level), adapting your message to technical and non-technical audiences
• You have experience in working with external clients (on a C-level as well), and enjoy building strong client relationships,
• You have excellent problem-solving abilities, capable of diagnosing complex architectural issues and proposing strategic, long-term solutions
• Take initiative and think ahead - anticipating challenges and shaping strong architectural foundations before problems arise
• Lead by example - mentoring other engineers and uplifting the overall technical culture of the organization
• You’re a thought leader who loves sharing insights, running knowledge-sharing sessions, and contributing to architectural best practices

Recruitment process:

• Phone call with our Recruiter - Kasia (15min)
• Soft-skills interview with our Recruiters - Kasia and Julia (1h)
• Technical interview with Chief Architect / CTO (2h) - in Polish and partly English
• Interview with Growth Lead (Sales)/CEO - Ben or Gray + Antoni (30min) - in English
• Feedback and decision! :)

Meaningful projects, top-notch experts and value-driven workplace

Sound good?

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Originally posted on Himalayas