Solutions Architect II

Outliant
Summary
Join Outliant, a fully remote digital product development company, as a Solutions Architect II with CMS expertise. You will define your work, set technical vision for projects, generate new frameworks, and design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions using Webflow and WordPress. Collaborate with stakeholders, development teams, and mentor junior architects. This senior-level role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in solution architecture and expertise in cloud computing, enterprise architecture, and IT security. You will lead presentations, optimize existing systems, and stay current with emerging technologies. Outliant offers unlimited PTO, non-working holidays, pro-rated 13th-month bonuses (in select regions), salary increases, performance-based bonuses, and referral bonuses.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field is a plus
- Minimum 7 years of experience in solution architecture or a related technical role (e.g., software development, DevOps, systems engineering)
- 3-5 years of experience in solution design and implementation, with expertise in a specific domain (e.g., cloud computing, security)
- Experience with Webflow and WordPress, including integration into broader technical ecosystems
- Solid experience working with ReactJS
- Proven track record of successfully leading and executing complex technical projects
- Mastery of a broad range of technical skills relevant to the role, including cloud computing, enterprise architecture, and IT security
- Strong ability to generate innovative solutions and develop new approaches within the solution architecture field
- Strong communicator who can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and consider long-term implications
- Experience with enterprise integration patterns and best practices
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms with AWS
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Ability to create and maintain comprehensive documentation of architecture designs and solutions
- Experience with automation and orchestration tools
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide technical teams
- Ability to stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
- Experience in managing stakeholder expectations and delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget
- A personal computer with stable internet
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments to understand their needs and challenges at a strategic level
- Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into innovative and future-proof technical solutions
- Generate and promote new concepts, principles, and methods within the solution architecture discipline
- Design and architect highly scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions, considering emerging technologies and industry best practices
- Utilize and integrate CMS platforms like Webflow and WordPress into solution architectures, ensuring design flexibility and seamless content management
- Select and integrate cutting-edge technologies (hardware, software, cloud) to build robust and efficient solutions
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to ensure knowledge transfer and ongoing solution effectiveness
- Lead presentations and discussions, effectively defending your proposed solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless implementation of your designed solutions
- Identify opportunities for optimization within existing systems and propose innovative solutions to improve overall efficiency
- Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, actively evaluating and integrating them into your solution strategy
- Mentor junior Solution Architects and share your expertise by contributing to internal knowledge sharing initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in solution architecture (e.g., AWS/Azure Solutions Architect or Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect) is a plus
- Proven experience using CloudFlare
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Non-working holidays per country of residence
- Pro-rated 13th-month bonus in select regions
- Salary increases and performance-based bonuses
- Referral bonuses
- Fun and casual work environment
- Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings