Solutions Architect

ZipRecruiter; Canada; Remote; CAD 167,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A software solutions company is seeking a Solutions Architect to bridge customer needs and technical execution. You'll analyze complex systems and deliver high-impact solutions, guide implementation, and ensure maintainable solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and experience with JavaScript and APIs are essential for this client-facing role. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000, depending on location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role in software development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and translate customer needs into actionable technical solutions.
• Communicate with clients to gather requirements and clarify expectations.
• Develop and maintain software applications with a focus on scalability.

Skills

Solution Architect experience

Problem-solving skills

JavaScript

API

Node.js

Modern UI frameworks

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description Job Title: Solutions Architect
Location: Remote – USA or Canada
Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 USD (depending on location)

About Centric Software:

Centric Software stands at the forefront of innovation, delivering cutting-edge PLM solutions tailored specifically for the retail, fashion, footwear, luxury, and consumer goods industries. Our enterprise software applications are designed to meet the unique challenges of the fast-moving consumer goods market, empowering businesses to manage, optimize, and execute their critical processes with ease.

From concept to production, our software solutions streamline the journey of bringing products to life. We support our customers in effectively managing materials, sourcing, quality, and pricing, ensuring every step leads to a successful final catalog. With Centric Software, businesses can navigate the complexities of product development with confidence and agility.

Job Summary
We’re seeking a strategic and technically adept Solution Architect to join our team and serve as the critical link between customer needs and technical execution. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with clients to understand their goals, translate complex requirements into scalable, high-impact solutions, and guide implementation through sprint-based planning and agile delivery. You’ll be responsible for designing and presenting tailored architectures, supporting development and testing teams, and ensuring every solution is delivered with precision, empathy, and long-term maintainability. This is a hands-on, client-facing role that demands both technical fluency and a strong sense of business alignment

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and translate customer needs into actionable technical solutions
• Communicate with clients to gather requirements, clarify expectations, and present solutions
• Analyze complex technical information and assess business requirements within existing database and system architecture
• Develop and maintain software applications with a focus on scalability and performance
• Provide development and testing support to engineering teams
• Troubleshoot and debug issues
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality
• Collaborate with teams and also work independently when needed
• Apply best practices to ensure maintainable solutions
• Contribute to engaging customer experiences with a strong eye for detail and usability
• Present technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role in software development
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with JavaScript, API, JSON and Node.js
• Familiarity with modern UI frameworks
• Deep understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and data structures
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Passion for delivering customer-centric solutions and engaging user experiences

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $150,000 (depending on location). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The range for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.

Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or genetic information.