Solutions Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Engineer specialized in Software Engineering to join our Solutions Engineering team. This role combines deep technical expertise across software development stacks with client-facing consultation to create innovative, scalable software solutions that address our clients' business challenges. The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge of modern software architectures, frameworks, and cloud technologies, with deep expertise in at least one technology stack and a proven track record of designing solutions and responding to RFPs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead technical discovery sessions with clients to understand their software requirements, challenges, and business objectives
2. Design comprehensive software solutions that align with client needs, including high-level and detailed technical architectures
3. Create network architecture diagrams, system design documentation, and solutions architecture blueprints
4. Develop and deliver compelling presentations and demos that showcase our software engineering capabilities
5. Respond to RFPs and create technical proposals, focusing on solution architecture sections
6. Create detailed project plans, timelines, resource estimates, and team compositions for proposed solutions
7. Evaluate and recommend appropriate technology stacks based on client requirements
8. Build proof-of-concept demonstrations and prototypes to validate solution approaches
9. Stay current with the latest trends, frameworks, and best practices in software engineering
10. Collaborate with sales teams as part of the Solutions Engineering organization to support the entire sales cycle
11. Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients on software strategy and implementation

Requirements

1. 3-10 years of experience in software engineering, architecture, or related technical roles
2. Proven experience responding to RFPs and contributing to successful sales proposals
3. Excellent knowledge of modern software architectures including:
   1. Microservices and service-oriented architectures
   2. Event-driven architectures
   3. Serverless architectures
   4. Monolithic architectures and modernization approaches
4. Understanding of frontend technologies and frameworks:
   1. Hands-on experience with at least one major frontend framework (React, Angular, Vue.js, or Svelte)
   2. Familiarity with modern meta-frameworks (Next.js, Remix, Nuxt.js, or Astro)
   3. Experience with CSS frameworks (such as Tailwind, Bootstrap, or Material UI)
   4. Awareness of Web Components and micro frontend architectures
   5. Familiarity with mobile frameworks (React Native, Flutter, Swift/Kotlin)
   6. Knowledge of state management approaches (Redux, MobX, Zustand, or similar)
5. Knowledge of backend technologies and frameworks:
   1. Professional experience with at least one backend ecosystem (Node.js, Python, Java/Kotlin, .NET Core/C#, Go, or Rust)
   2. Hands-on experience with relevant frameworks in your primary backend technology (e.g., Express/Nest.js for Node.js, Django/FastAPI for Python, Spring Boot for Java)
   3. Familiarity with API design approaches (REST, GraphQL, gRPC)
   4. Experience with relational databases (such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server)
   5. Understanding of NoSQL database options and their use cases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra, Redis)
   6. Ability to compare and contrast different backend technologies for specific client requirements
6. Expertise in DevOps and infrastructure:
   1. CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI)
   2. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi)
   3. Observability solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, Datadog)
   4. Security best practices and implementation
7. Deep expertise in at least one cloud platform:
8. Ability to create and explain system designs and architecture diagrams:
   1. Network architecture and topology diagrams
   2. System component and data flow diagrams
   3. Scalability and high availability patterns
   4. Disaster recovery architectures
   5. Security architecture diagrams
9. Strong project planning skills, including resource estimation and timeline development
10. Excellent presentation skills with ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
11. Outstanding interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor and client-facing presence

Day-to-Day Responsibilities Include:

1. Evaluating client needs and determining optimal software solutions for specific industry use cases
2. Designing software solution architectures across various cloud platforms
3. Creating detailed architecture diagrams and technical documentation
4. Drafting technical sections of RFP responses and sales proposals
5. Creating project implementation plans with realistic timelines and milestones
6. Developing resource models and team compositions for successful project delivery
7. Building and delivering technical demonstrations of software capabilities
8. Leading client workshops to gather requirements and present solution approaches
9. Creating proof-of-concepts to validate technical approaches and demonstrate value
10. Assessing security, scalability, and maintainability of proposed solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a technically versatile, articulate professional who can bridge the gap between business needs and software solutions. You should be equally comfortable discussing high-level architecture with CTOs and diving into implementation details with development teams. While we don't expect expertise in every framework and technology, you should have deep practical experience in at least one technology stack combined with broad awareness of alternative approaches to effectively evaluate and recommend solutions tailored to client needs. You have a consultative approach to sales, focusing on understanding client challenges and designing appropriate solutions rather than pushing technology for its own sake.

What We Offer

1. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge software technologies and diverse client challenges
2. Collaborative team environment with other technical specialists
3. Continuous learning and professional development in a rapidly evolving field
4. Exposure to a wide range of industries and business use cases
5. Competitive compensation and benefits package

If you're passionate about software engineering and enjoy the challenge of solving complex business problems through technical innovation, we want to hear from you.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting