Senior Solution Architect

Summary

Join Granicus as a Senior Solution Architect and become a pivotal technical leader, driving architecture and solution strategy for complex public sector engagements. You will leverage deep technical expertise and strategic acumen to guide cross-functional teams and clients through multifaceted project phases. Your work will directly impact government modernization by delivering secure, scalable, and compliant solutions. As a trusted advisor, you will collaborate with sales leadership, product managers, engineering, and government stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven mission, empowering governments to serve citizens more effectively. The team fosters collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual respect, working closely with various departments to develop innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in solution architecture, technical leadership, or presales consulting, ideally within SaaS or government technology sectors
• Demonstrated ability to lead architecture for complex, multi-stakeholder deals involving cloud, security, integrations, and compliance
• Exceptional skills in translating complex technical concepts into accessible narratives for both technical and executive audiences
• Proven cross-functional collaboration experience with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Customer Success teams
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills with a track record of developing junior technical talent
• Alignment with Granicus’s values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and public service
• Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program
• Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical discovery and architecture design for large, complex public sector opportunities
• Develop and document scalable, secure, and compliant solution architectures that align with customer goals and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Services teams to validate designs and ensure technical feasibility
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior architects and presales engineers, fostering professional growth and architectural excellence
• Influence product roadmap and go-to-market strategies by sharing field insights and technical feedback
• Drive continuous improvement in architecture standards, tools, and enablement materials
• Represent Granicus in technical workshops, industry events, and customer executive briefings

Preferred Qualifications

Deep understanding of government procurement, regulatory environments, and mission-critical technology challenges

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off
• Medical (includes an option that is paid 100% by Granicus!), Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Group legal coverage