Solutions Architect

What is the project, and why should you care? 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. You will be an excellent fit for this position if you have :Experience :5+ years of software development experience with at least one of: Python, Java, Node.j s3+ years in a solution architecture function within a service or product compan yExperience leading and mentoring one or more software development team sWorking 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 writte nComputer Science Foundations :Databases (RDBMS and NoSQL )Architectural styles and design pattern sSecurity patterns, computer security, and networking vulnerabilitie sPractical Technical Experience :High-load systems desig nCloud providers: AWS, Azure, or GC PMicroservices 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 strategie sContainerisation and orchestration; Kubernetes; hybrid clou dSecurity posture, data privacy, and data protection in software developmen tAI & 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 criteri aSecurity in AI solutions: secure model handling, data anonymisation, compliance consideration sSoft Skills :Building trusted relationships with clients and internal customer sInfluencing senior decision-maker sAnalysis of business, product, and technology requirements; reasoning about architectural trade-off sStrong communication and presentation skill sCritical thinking and analytical reasonin gTeamwork and collaboratio nNice-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 certification sAI Platform Architect badges or equivalent vendor credential s Here are some of the things you’ll be working o n:Lead technical pre-sales activities, including discovery sessions, client workshops, and RFP/RFI response s.Manage stakeholders, advise customers, gather requirements, articulate solution trade-offs, and communicate effectively across business and technical audience s.Kick off customer projects for custom development services, ensuring a smooth transition into deliver y.Design architectures for enterprise systems and digital products across iGaming, Aviation, and Healthcar e.Contribute to company-wide AI adoption, including the rollout of AI tools and definition of optimisation guideline s.Conduct technical interviews for Solution Architect and Tech Lead roles on reques t.Expected Outcom esImproved win rate and quality of pre-sales engagements: high-level architectures, assumptions and risk statements, estimation sessions, and client-ready proposals delivered on ti meStrengthened AI service line through new technical solutions, capabilities, and reusable assets that support sales and marketi ngAccurate estimations with measurable variance against actuals on kicked-off projec tsTrusted-advisor relationships established with key clients and internal stakeholde rsMaintained hiring quality bar for Solution Architect and Tech Lead roles via technical intervie ws