Principal Solutions Architect

Nix; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working format

Competitive salary

Career growth

Education reimbursement

Job summary

N-iX is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to lead architecture across enterprise clients, guiding discovery, design, and delivery of scalable solutions. You will mentor teams, influence technology roadmaps, and shape consulting engagements with senior stakeholders.

The role requires hands-on delivery capability, strong cloud expertise across AWS/Azure/GCP, and a proven track record in large-scale distributed systems within IT services or consulting environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering and solutions architecture experience.
• 3+ years in architecture leadership within IT services/consulting.
• Proven track record leading complex consultancy engagements for global enterprises.
• Experience building large-scale distributed systems (team 30+, 12+ months).
• Deep cloud-native knowledge with hands-on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong microservices, APIs, integration patterns, distributed design.
• Coaching and team enablement in matrix/consulting environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder communication with engineers and executives.
• Proficiency in Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, IaC.
• English: Upper-Intermediate or Advanced.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture visioning and cross-cutting strategic initiatives across enterprise clients.
• Grow practice by establishing frameworks, methodologies, and reusable assets for delivery.
• Build and mentor architecture and engineering teams across accounts.
• Advise C-level executives on digital strategy and roadmaps.
• Govern architecture implementation to ensure maintainability and value.
• Translate requirements into scalable architectural solutions.
• Own pre-sales proposals with technical vision and risk management.
• Lead project execution aligned with architecture.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for client needs.
• Act as Chief Architect leading a team of architects.

Skills

Experience: 10+ years

Architecture leadership

Global enterprise projects

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices & APIs

Stakeholder engagement

Agile & DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

English proficiency

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

N-iX is a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002, we unite 2,400+ tech-savvy professionals across 40+ countries, working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud, data, AI/ML, embedded software, IoT, and more, driving digital transformation across finance, manufacturing, telecom, healthcare, and other industries. Join N-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact.

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 solutions that redefine standards in enterprise technology. Join a vibrant team committed to driving large-scale transformation across global enterprises.

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.
• Govern architecture implementation across the portfolio 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.
• Lead project execution, ensuring architecture is delivered according to vision.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, aligning client needs with forward‑thinking architectural approaches.
• Act as a Chief Architect and lead a team with subordinate architects on the complex accounts.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in software engineering and solution architecture.
• 3+ years in an architecture leadership or principal‑level role within the IT service / IT consulting environment.
• 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 30+, duration 12+ 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 Associate/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