Senior Solution Architect

Talkdesk; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Equity incentives

Bonus/commission

Job summary

Talkdesk is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to design and implement complex software solutions that meet customer needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate requirements, and mentor junior architects and engineers.

In this role you’ll drive technical guidance, align solutions with Talkdesk’s CX platform, and help shape roadmaps while working in a fast-paced environment. The position offers an on-site setting with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Professional Services or Consulting, or 5 years of IT project management experience in a SaaS business
• Experience with CX, CCaaS, and/or UCaaS solutions
• Software implementation or coding experience is a plus
• Familiar with creating and managing Web Services (REST/SOAP/WSDL)
• A proven track record of managing and delivering IT projects for enterprise companies
• Engaging personality and possesses a true consulting approach and ability to communicate technical concepts to people of all backgrounds and skill levels
• A passion for helping people solve problems and a proven ability to understand progressive technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Mature demeanor and positive attitude, as well as discretion and sensitivity when dealing with clients
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment
• Salesforce and other CRM experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead scoping and discovery sessions with sales and client teams to gain a deep understanding of business requirements
• Engage with clients to architect solutions that best meet needs including offering best practice recommendations, on-the-fly solution suggestions, and relevant lines of questioning that may not have been prepared in advance of the conversation
• Create accurate Statements of Work and proposed solutions that encompass all requirements, deliverables, schedules, tasks, and pricing
• Partner closely with Talkdesk’s product, implementation and sales teams to identify issues, close gaps, and continuously improve SOWs and the SOW process
• Gain a deep level of product knowledge and partner closely with product and engineering teams to identify product gaps and place new features & products on the roadmap
• Partner with sales, product, and engineering to help prioritize products and features based on client needs
• Effectively translate client requirements and program characteristics to internal stakeholders. Ensure the client’s goals align with Talkdesk’s product offering and implementation methodology.
• Help build out department methodology and tools to improve quality and efficiency
• Leverage strong technical acumen to identify process improvements and technical solutions

Skills

Solution architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Client engagement

Communication

Tools

REST/SOAP/WSDL

Salesforce CRM

Job description

As a Senior Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing complex software solutions that meet the needs of the organization and its customers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and develop solutions that align with organizational goals. You will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior architects and engineers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead scoping and discovery sessions with sales and client teams to gain a deep understanding of business requirements
• Engage with clients to architect solutions that best meet needs including offering best practice recommendations, on-the-fly solution suggestions, and relevant lines of questioning that may not have been prepared in advance of the conversation
• Create accurate Statements of Work and proposed solutions that encompass all requirements, deliverables, schedules, tasks, and pricing
• Partner closely with Talkdesk’s product, implementation and sales teams to identify issues, close gaps, and continuously improve SOWs and the SOW process
• Gain a deep level of product knowledge and partner closely with product and engineering teams to identify product gaps and place new features & products on the roadmap
• Partner with sales, product, and engineering to help prioritize products and features based on client needs
• Effectively translate client requirements and program characteristics to internal stakeholders. Ensure the client’s goals align with Talkdesk’s product offering and implementation methodology.
• Help build out department methodology and tools to improve quality and efficiency
• Leverage strong technical acumen to identify process improvements and technical solutions

Preferred Background

• 3-5 years of experience in Professional Services or Consulting, or 5 years of IT project management experience in a SaaS business
• Experience with CX, CCaaS, and/or UCaaS solutions
• Software implementation or coding experience is a plus
• Familiar with creating and managing Web Services (REST/SOAP/WSDL).
• A proven track record of managing and delivering IT projects for enterprise companies
• Engaging personality and possesses a true consulting approach and ability to communicate technical concepts to people of all backgrounds and skill levels
• A passion for helping people solve problems and a proven ability to understand progressive technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Mature demeanor and positive attitude, as well as discretion and sensitivity when dealing with clients
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment
• Salesforce and other CRM experience preferred

Pay Range (OTE Pay)

$136,000 - $204,000

Other Types of Pay

Based on level and role the employee may be eligible for long term incentives in the form of equity and short term incentives of either bonus or commission.

Health Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Paid Time Off

Talkdesk offers an uncapped paid time off program for exempt employees and an accrual-based program for non-exempt employees; both are subject to manager approval and consistent with business needs.

Paid Holidays

Talkdesk offers 14 paid holidays each year.

Paid Sick Leave

Exempt employees have uncapped paid time off and non-exempt sick leave follows accrual standards; both are subject to manager approval and consistent with business needs.

Benefits and perks listed above may vary based on the nature of your employment with Talkdesk.

Talkdesk is pioneering a new era of Customer Experience Automation (CXA), redefining how the world’s most admired brands interact with their customers through AI. Our global team of courageous innovators is customer-obsessed, building AI-first solutions that put empathy, trust, and transparency at the center of every interaction. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive our success and every voice belongs. Combining the stability of a global leader with the agility of a disruptor, Talkdeskers are empowered with the autonomy to drive meaningful impact, while giving back to the communities and environment around us.

Talkdesk has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) and in the G2 Overall Grid Reports for AI Agents and Contact Center. With seven consecutive years on the Forbes Cloud 100 and multiple AI Breakthrough awards, there has never been a more exciting time to join us as we shape the future of customer experience automation!

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Primarily office-environment work, extended periods of sitting or standing, computer-based work. Limited lifting, and equipment usage limited to computer-related equipment (keyboards, mouse, etc.)

The Talkdesk story hinges on empathy and acceptance. It is the shared goal among all Talkdeskers to empower a new kind of customer hero through our innovative software solution, and we firmly believe that the best path to success for our mission is inclusivity, diversity, and genuine acceptance. To that end, we will hire, promote, work along, cheer for, bond with, and warmly welcome into the Talkdesk family all persons without regard to ethnic and racial identity, indigenous heritage, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.