Senior Solution Architect

Summary

Join Gorilla Logic as a Sr. Solution Architect and contribute to the success of our leading digital product engineering firm. Based in Colombia, Costa Rica, or the United States, you will lead architectural vision for major client engagements, oversee technical delivery, and provide billable delivery contributions. This role involves 80% external and 20% internal efforts, requiring strong client engagement, technical leadership, and stakeholder management skills. You will work with various teams, including sales, marketing, and delivery, to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction. Gorilla Logic offers a flexible work environment, impactful projects, accelerated learning opportunities, and a collaborative culture.

Requirements

• 11+ years of experience in relevant fields
• Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex projects with high impact
• Each Sr. Solution Architect should be an expert in most Service Lines within their respective Service Area
• Highest level of English proficiency, both verbal and written
• Ability to present ideas and information effectively to English-speaking stakeholders
• Exceptional collaboration skills with sales, marketing, and delivery teams
• Ability to earn credibility quickly with C-level executives
• Advanced coaching and mentoring skills
• Strong strategic thinking, project management, and risk management skills
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client locations in the United States or Gorilla Logic offices in San Jose, Costa Rica or Medellin, Colombia as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural vision and direction for major client engagements
• Work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and requirements
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps that align with business goals and support future business needs
• Design comprehensive, scalable, and efficient solution options for clients
• Create compelling, persuasive narratives in a client-ready format to propose solution options to clients
• Assimilate client feedback to improve solution designs
• Produce and maintain detailed documentation of solution designs, including diagrams of the solution architecture, integration points, and data flows
• Lead the development of critical software components and directly contribute code artifacts to client solutions, as needed
• Engage in hands-on software development activities, including coding, code reviews, and debugging to ensure the technical quality and integrity of solutions
• Lead technical resources to estimate the effort and time required to deliver proposed solutions
• Provide detailed, written solution implementation plans to the Gorilla Logic delivery manager or account executive for the account, outlining solution effort, risk, and technical dependencies
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams delivering proposed solutions to ensure the delivery of expected client outcomes
• Establish and enforce technical standards and best practices for software development, platform engineering, and system integration
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Work with delivery managers to ensure solutions are delivered within budget constraints
• Engage with senior client stakeholders to influence strategic decisions and drive innovation
• Act as a thought leader and share strategic guidance externally with clients and other audiences on emerging technologies and industry trends
• Represent Gorilla Logic at industry conferences and events to promote our technical capabilities
• Drive the development of best practices, technical standards, architecture frameworks, and solution offerings
• Partner with Client Service Teams (CST) to support and sustain strategic account management, innovation investments, and periodic business reviews
• Identify opportunities within existing client portfolios and communicate with your respective Service Area lead for pursuit and follow-up
• Promote continuous improvement within Gorilla Logic client delivery teams
• Conduct client discovery calls to tell the Gorilla Logic story and credentialize our capabilities
• Partner with the Sales organization to provide technical leadership and a solutions-based approach for sales pursuits and proposals
• Support the Service Area Lead in evolving the portfolio of capabilities and solutions
• Participate as a member of the Solution Engineering Leadership Team (SELT), contributing to the strategic direction and key decisions for the Solution Engineering organization
• Lead and contribute to internal initiatives and knowledge sharing to enhance Gorilla Logic’s technical capabilities and service offerings
• Facilitate cross-service area collaboration to deliver integrated solutions
• Serve as a technical mentor for Solution Architects, Experts, and other technical team members
• Partner with talent acquisition to identify and prioritize required skills for job applicants
• Conduct job interviews to assess analytical and technical skills

Benefits

• Flexible Work : Work remotely and enjoy the flexibility to manage your schedule
• Impactful Projects: Engage in high-impact digital product engineering projects for leading clients across various industries
• Accelerated Learning & Growth : Thrive in our fast-paced environment, where every project challenges you to grow
• Collaborative Culture : Work with a team that values collaboration and shared success