Solutions Architect

Ascendion; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure software solutions. You will define solution architecture, provide technical leadership, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with business objectives and industry best practices.

You will guide engineering teams through complex decisions, promote quality and maintainability, mentor developers, and drive architecture reviews, patterns, and governance to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software/solution architecture or system design.
• Strong grasp of architecture principles, patterns and distributed systems.
• Experience with designing scalable, high-performance applications.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Experience with APIs, microservices, and system integration.
• Awareness of security best practices and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures that are scalable, secure and reliable.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define technical strategies and roadmaps.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide guidance throughout the software lifecycle.
• Evaluate technologies and architectural patterns to meet business needs.
• Ensure performance, scalability, security, and reliability standards.
• Champion code quality, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor development teams and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for successful delivery.
• Establish architecture standards and governance with technical docs.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend business-value innovations.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cloud platforms

API design

Microservices

Security best practices

Performance optimization

Leadership mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions. In this role, you will define solution architecture, provide technical leadership, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are aligned with business objectives and industry best practices. You will play a critical role in guiding engineering teams through complex technical decisions while promoting software quality, maintainability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures that are scalable, secure, reliable, and aligned with business requirements.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders to define technical strategies and solution roadmaps.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical guidance throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns.
• Ensure applications meet performance, scalability, security, and reliability standards.
• Drive engineering best practices, including code quality, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support development teams in resolving complex technical challenges.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Establish architecture standards, governance, and technical documentation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend innovations that enhance business value.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in software architecture, solution architecture, or system design.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and distributed systems.
• Experience designing scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with APIs, microservices architecture, and system integration.
• Solid understanding of security best practices and performance optimization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading technical discussions and mentoring software engineering teams.