Remote Solutions Architect

Scopic, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Scopic is a fully remote software company seeking a Solutions Architect to define the technical direction of client projects and internal products. This is a remote, hourly-paid position with contractors paid monthly via wire transfer.

You will shape architecture from discovery to delivery, engage in sales conversations, and collaborate with executives to align tech decisions with business goals. You must have hands-on coding ability today and be comfortable mentoring engineers while guiding

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development, with at least 3 years in an architect, principal engineer, or tech lead role.
• Hands-on coding ability today; comfortable reviewing pull requests and prototyping.
• Experience in AI-powered engineering (including AI in the SDLC).
• Proven experience designing distributed, cloud-native, scalable systems; product ownership end-to-end.
• Excellent written and spoken English; available to work in the PST timezone.
• Experience working directly with clients or executives on scope, budget, and technical trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Share ownership of technical strategy, architectural standards, and engineering priorities.
• Own the product and technical roadmap for internal products: decide what gets built, why, and in what order based on user and business value.
• Bring a product lens to client projects: challenge requirements, propose better solutions, and focus effort on what moves the client's business.
• Design solution architectures for new client projects and internal products, from discovery through delivery.
• Join sales and pre-sales conversations: scope projects, estimate effort, and translate client business goals into technical plans.
• Review and challenge architecture decisions across teams; step in hands-on on critical or high-risk technical problems.
• Evaluate build vs. buy decisions, tech stack choices, and AI adoption with cost, risk, and ROI in mind.
• Represent engineering with executives and client stakeholders, including C-level.
• Mentor tech leads and senior engineers; raise the bar on code quality, security, and delivery practices.

Skills

Node.js

React

Next.js

Python

AI in SDLC

Client interaction

Project scoping

Job description

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Scopic is a fully remote software company with 250+ professionals across 60+ countries and we're looking for a Solutions Architect!

This is a developer at heart who also thinks like a business owner. You'll design the technical direction of client projects and internal products, step in on the hardest engineering problems, and sit in the room when decisions about clients, revenue, and company strategy get made.

Responsibilities

• Share ownership of technical strategy, architectural standards, and engineering priorities
• Own the product and technical roadmap for internal products: decide what gets built, why, and in what order based on user and business value
• Bring a product lens to client projects: challenge requirements, propose better solutions, and focus effort on what moves the client's business
• Design solution architectures for new client projects and internal products, from discovery through delivery
• Join sales and pre-sales conversations: scope projects, estimate effort, and translate client business goals into technical plans
• Review and challenge architecture decisions across teams; step in hands-on on critical or high-risk technical problems
• Evaluate build vs. buy decisions, tech stack choices, and AI adoption with cost, risk, and ROI in mind
• Represent engineering with executives and client stakeholders, including C-level
• Mentor tech leads and senior engineers; raise the bar on code quality, security, and delivery practices

Requirements

• 10+ years in software development, with at least 3 years in an architect, principal engineer, or tech lead role
• Hands-on coding ability today, not only in the past; comfortable reviewing pull requests and prototyping
• Experience in AI-powered engineering (including AI in the SDLC) and understanding of the latest AI/agents capabilities
• Proven experience in designing distributed, cloud native, scalable systems. Product ownership experience: you've taken a product or major feature end to end, from defining the problem to launch and iteration based on user feedback and metrics
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js, React and Next.js
• Strong knowledge of Python (scripting, data processing, or backend services)
• Track record of working directly with clients or executives on scope, budget, and technical trade-offs
• Strong business judgment: you can explain how a technical decision affects cost, timeline, and revenue
• Experience estimating and scoping projects
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Available to work in the PST timezone
• Experience working in a remote, distributed team

The Secret Ingredients That Make Us Special:

• Your growth is our growth. We invest in your future with paid training and other professional opportunities.
• We'reindustry innovators at the forefront of change. Equipped with the latest technologies and a team of knowledgeable colleagues by your side,you'llembrace new and interesting challenges.
• Your location. Your schedule. Pick your time zone, choose your preferred hours, and work from the place where you feel most at home.
• Flexibility and freedom are in our DNA! As long as you have a stable internet connection andthe driveto thrive, you can travel and work from anywhere you like.
• A workload you can rely on.We'llsetyouenough tasks to keep that mind busy! AtScopic,we'llensure you always have a consistent flow of engaging, challenging work to do.

Recognition and reward. We acknowledge diligence and hard work through annual pay increases forgood performance.

Down to Business!

• Your starting rate is negotiable depending on your skills and experience.
• This is an hourly paid position.

Contractors are paid monthly via wire transfer.

Our Values:

Scopicis anequal-opportunityemployer. We value diversity and do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, marital status, national origin, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.

Have the skills, the drive, and the passion to join theScopicfamily? Apply today to join our growing team of remote professionals from around the world.

Terms of Application

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• I consent that the data provided in this form, and the attached CV, will be used forScopic'srecruiting purposes and email communications.
• I consent toScopicconducting an identity verification process as part of the hiring process. I understand that my personal information may be collected and processed for the purpose of verifying my identity in compliance with applicable laws.