Principal Architect

N-iX

Düsseldorf

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible

A competitive salary and good compensation package

Personalized career growth

Professional development tools

Education reimbursement

Job summary

N-iX, a leading technology company, seeks a Principal Solutions Architect to lead solution engagements and mentor teams. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a strong background in cloud-native solutions, and exceptional communication skills. Join an innovative team committed to delivering high-impact solutions for enterprise clients.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in software engineering and solution architecture.
3+ years in an architectural leadership or principal role.
Fluency in English - Upper-Intermediate or Advanced.

Responsibilities

Lead complex solution engagements from discovery to implementation.
Mentor architecture talent and strengthen practices.
Drive practice growth by establishing frameworks and methodologies.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

APIs

Agile

DevOps

Education

SEI Software Architecture Professional

TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certification

Job description

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N-iX is an international company with Ukrainian roots that helps businesses across the globe develop successful software products. Founded in 2002, N-iX has come a long way and increased its presence in nine countries spanning Europe, the US, and Latin America. Today, we are a strong community of 2,000+ professionals and a reliable partner for global industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies.

At N-iX CTO Group, we harness the power of technology to drive innovation and deliver exceptional business value. We specialize in designing and executing industry-relevant inventions that redefine the standards in technology applications. Join us to be a part of a vibrant team committed to making a tangible impact on a global scale.

As a Principal Solutions Architect, you will play a key leadership role in shaping technology direction, guiding cross-functional initiatives, and enabling high-impact delivery. You’ll be responsible for leading complex solution engagements—from discovery and advisory to implementation—while mentoring architecture talent, strengthening practices, and contributing to company-wide strategic growth.

This role is ideal for a seasoned architect with strong consulting capabilities, a track record of hands-on project delivery, and the ability to scale architectural impact across multiple teams and accounts.

Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities:

Lead architecture visioning and cross-cutting strategic initiatives across a portfolio of enterprise clients.
Drive practice growth by establishing frameworks, methodologies, and reusable assets for solution delivery and consulting engagements.
Build and mentor architecture and engineering teams, ensuring capability uplift and technical excellence across accounts.
Act as a trusted advisor to client C-level executives and technology leaders, helping shape digital strategy and technology roadmaps.
Collaborate with Delivery, Sales, and the CTO Group to define new services, shape go-to-market initiatives, and expand strategic partnerships.
Govern architecture implementation across engagements to ensure alignment with best practices, maintainability, and long-term value.

Delivery & Consulting Responsibilities:

Lead or guide discovery phases, assessments, technical workshops, and architecture audits.
Translate complex business and technical requirements into scalable, sustainable architectural solutions.
Own solution proposals during pre-sales and upsales, including technical vision, high-level design, risk management, and cost estimation.
Kick off and support project execution, ensuring architecture is delivered according to vision, with appropriate governance and handover to teams.
Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, aligning client needs with forward-thinking architectural approaches.
Represent N-iX in key architecture forums and thought leadership opportunities (e.g., conferences, meetups, publications).

Qualification:

10+ years of relevant experience in software engineering and solution architecture.
3+ years in an architecture leadership or principal-level role.
Proven ability to lead complex, high-impact consultancy engagements with global enterprise clients.
Demonstrated experience building solutions from scratch, preferably for large-scale distributed systems (team size 10+, duration 9+ months).
Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture, with hands-on experience in at least two major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Strong background in microservices, APIs, integration patterns, and distributed system design.
Track record of coaching, mentoring, and team enablement within a matrixed or consulting environment.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills—equally comfortable with engineers and executives.
Fluent in modern delivery practices: Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, etc.
English – Upper-Intermediate or Advanced.

Desirable Certifications:

SEI Software Architecture Professional.
TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certification
Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Assoiciate/Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
Domain-specific expertise in areas such as data platforms, security, or enterprise integration is a plus

We offer*:

Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
A competitive salary and good compensation package
Personalized career growth
Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
Education reimbursement
Memorable anniversary presents
Corporate events and team buildings
Other location-specific benefits
not applicable for freelancers

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