Solutions Architect

OB System; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

OB System in the Philippines seeks a Solutions Architect to lead and design complex software architectures, building systems from scratch and guiding strategic technical decisions. You will translate business needs into scalable solutions, ensure architectural integrity, and set standards.

Reporting to a Project Manager and CTO, you will mentor developers, collaborate with Sales and business analysts on compelling technical proposals, and drive pre-sales activities and client communications.

Qualifications

• Senior technical leader with a proven track record in complex software design and development.
• Ability to design and build intricate systems with autonomy and precision.
• Excellent communication skills for client interactions and compelling proposals.
• Comfort collaborating with Sales and business analysts to achieve strategic goals.
• Willingness to contribute to the knowledge base and potentially teach or advise.

Responsibilities

• Architect & Build: Design architecture for common and uncommon requirements and build systems from scratch with minimal guidance.
• Client & Proposal Leadership: Communicate plans to clients and independently write proposals with estimates alongside Sales.
• Knowledge & Community Contribution: Contribute new software development knowledge to the O&B community.
• Technical Leadership: Provide expert leadership in pre-sales activities, advisory engagements, and discovery phases.
• Mentorship & Training: Teach classes, maintain training material, or give talks for internal and external audiences.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management to support projects and technical vision.

Skills

Senior technical leader

Complex software design

Autonomy in building systems

Client communication

Proposal writing

Mentorship/training

Cross-team collaboration

Pre-sales advisory

Job description

As a Solutions Architect, you will be a senior technical leader responsible for designing complex software architectures, building systems from scratch, and driving strategic technical decisions. Reporting directly to a Project Manager and indirectly to the Chief Technology Officer this pivotal role includes leading projects, providing invaluable mentorship to other developers, and playing a key role in client communication and proposal writing.

You will be expected to handle uncommon and complex requirements with minimal guidance and collaborate closely with Sales and business analysts to independently craft compelling technical proposals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Architect & Build: Design appropriate software architecture for both common and uncommon requirements, and build entire systems from scratch with confidence and minimal guidance.


• Client & Proposal Leadership: Effectively communicate technical plans and project status to clients. You will independently write comprehensive proposals, inclusive of estimates, in close collaboration with Sales and business analysts.


• Knowledge & Community Contribution: Actively contribute new software development knowledge to the O&B community, fostering a culture of continuous learning.


• Technical Leadership: Provide expert technical leadership in pre-sales activities, advisory engagements, and discovery phases.


• Mentorship & Training: You may be asked to teach classes, maintain training material, or conduct short talks for both internal and external audiences, leveraging your proficiency in various subject matters.


• Other responsibilities as assigned by management to ensure the success of our projects and technical vision.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• We're seeking a proactive, influential, and visionary technical expert who can drive results and foster growth.


• You are a senior technical leader with a proven track record in complex software design and development.


• You can design and build intricate systems with autonomy and precision.


• You possess exceptional communication skills for client interactions and compelling proposal writing.


• You are comfortable collaborating across teams, especially with Sales and business analysts, to achieve strategic goals.


• You are eager to contribute to our knowledge base and potentially share your expertise through teaching and advisory roles.