Solution Architect
Symphony Solutions
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
IntermediateJob location
Remote
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tech stack
Java
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Software as a Service
Cloud Computing
Cloud Engineering
Computer Security
Databases
Continuous Integration
Data Systems
Relational Databases
Software Design Patterns
Python
Node.js
NoSQL
Scrum
RabbitMQ
Software Engineering
Workflow Management Systems
Large Language Models
Generative AI
HybridCloud
Event Driven Architecture
Containerization
AI Platforms
Gitlab-ci
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Deployment Automation
Kafka
Bitbucket
Virtual Agents
Microservices
Job description
- 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
Requirements
Do you have experience in Solution architecture?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * 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
About the company
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.