Software Solutions Architect (RapidScale)

Cox Communications; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Solutions Architect, where your expertise in software architecture and cloud-native development will drive innovation. This role involves educating clients on modern software design and overseeing projects that enhance business value. Collaborate with talented teams to architect solutions on major cloud platforms while contributing to industry thought leadership. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a commitment to work-life balance and exceptional benefits, making a significant impact in the realm of managed cloud solutions.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits

Work-life balance

Award-winning workplace experience

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software architecture and pre-sales.
• Expertise in cloud-native development and modernization tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor in software and application modernization.
• Lead workshops on cloud-native design and DevOps strategies.

Skills

Software Architecture

Pre-Sales Solution Architecture

Cloud-native Development

DevOps

API Design

Programming Languages (Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, Go, Rust)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Professional or Expert-Level Certification in Cloud Platforms

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Job description

Our Sales SA positions will require 25-35% travel to conferences, partner offices, and customer sites.

At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help SMBs and enterprises alike simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure and Google to a full set of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale helps companies turn technology into their biggest competitive advantage. As part of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experience.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Solutions Architect to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of software architecture, application modernization, and cloud-native development, with a strong background in Pre-Sales Solution Architecture. In this role, you will educate clients on modern software design, articulate how our software experts can help refactor and modernize applications, and oversee project plans that drive business value. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor, positioning RapidScale as a leader in software and application modernization during the sales process.
• Conduct technical discovery workshops to identify pain points, gather requirements, and define solutions for clients seeking to modernize or refactor applications.
• Lead software architecture and modernization strategy workshops, covering topics such as microservices, cloud-native design, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Architect software solutions on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), leveraging deep expertise in cloud-native development and modernization tools.
• Develop cost estimates, labor projections, and Statements of Work (SOWs) for modernization projects.
• Collaborate in the creation of technical collateral, documentation, reference architectures, and sales presentation materials.
• Provide technical training and enablement for Sales and Go-to-Market teams.
• Ensure smooth handoff from pre-sales to implementation teams, clearly documenting and communicating proposed architectures for execution.
• Work closely with Product teams, providing field-driven feedback to enhance solutions and capabilities.
• Serve as a thought leader, speaking at industry events, publishing white papers, and contributing to case studies.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years’ experience in a related field.
  • The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 5 years’ experience; or 9 years’ experience in a related field
  • Professional or Expert-Level certification in one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience working in fast-paced sales environments, particularly in pre-sales solution architecture.
• Expertise in software architecture patterns, including microservices, monolithic refactoring, event-driven architecture, and serverless computing.
• Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, API design, and security best practices.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, Go, or Rust.
• Experience with containerization & orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, EKS, ECS, OpenShift).
• Hands-on experience with cloud migrations and application modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Puppet).

Preferred:

• Cloud-native application development specialty certification (cloud-agnostic or platform-specific).
• Experience modernizing legacy systems and managing technical debt.
• Multi-cloud expertise across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of AI/ML integration into software applications.
• Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd) and API gateways.