Solutions Architect

Scientific Games, LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Games is seeking a Solutions Architect to design, validate, and govern complex customer solutions during the sales cycle. The role partners with Sales, Product, and Engineering to de-risk deals and define what is sold and how it will work.

Responsibilities include leading architecture for opportunities, translating requirements into scalable designs, and validating feasibility with product and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, sales engineering, or systems design.
• Proven experience designing complex, multi-system solutions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software architectures and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture for complex sales opportunities.
• Translate customer business and technical requirements into scalable designs.
• Define system architectures, integrations, data flows, and dependencies.
• Ensure solutions align with product roadmaps and technical standards.

Skills

Solution architecture

Sales engineering

Enterprise software

Communication

Tools

Cloud platforms

APIs

Job description

Scientific Games

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Position Summary: Solutions Architect

The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, validating, and governing complex customer solutions during the sales process. This role ensures proposed solutions are technically sound, scalable, compliant, and aligned with both customer requirements and SG product and delivery capabilities. The Solutions Architect partners closely with Sales, Sales Enablement Managers, Sales Engineers, Demonstration & Technical Enablement, Product, and Engineering to de-risk deals and enable confident customer commitments. This role does not own delivery but plays a critical role in defining what is sold and how it will work.

Job Duties / Key Accountabilities

• Solution Design & Architecture: Lead solution architecture for complex sales opportunities Translate customer business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs Define system architectures, integrations, data flows, and dependencies Ensure solutions align with SG product roadmaps and technical standards
• Technical Validation & Risk Management: Identify technical, scalability, security, and delivery risks early in the sales cycle Define mitigation strategies and alternative architectures Validate assumptions used in pricing, proposals, and delivery estimates Support POCs, pilots, and validations as technical authority
• Sales & Deal Support: Partner with Sales Enablement Managers to support disciplined deal execution Support Sales Enablement Managers with deep technical guidance and architectural direction Participating in customer technical workshops and executive briefings Provide technical input to RFP responses, proposals, and statements of work
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Management to confirm product fit and roadmap alignment Engage Engineering to validate feasibility, effort, and delivery considerations Ensure clean handoff from sales to delivery with documented architectures Provide structured feedback from the field to Product and Engineering

Qualifications Required

• 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, sales engineering, or systems design
• Proven experience designing complex, multi-system solutions
• Strong understanding of enterprise software architectures and integrations
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
• Strong documentation and diagramming skills

Desired

• Experience in lottery, gaming, or highly regulated industries
• Experience supporting RFP-driven or pursuit-based sales motions
• Familiarity with cloud, data platforms, APIs, and security frameworks
• Prior experience working closely with engineering delivery teams

SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Relentless innovation. Legendary performance. And unwavering security. All built on a foundation of trusted partnerships. This is what it takes to be a global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology. And to propel the industry ever forward. At Scientific Games, we elevate play every day. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we care about the details that drive profits for lottery beneficiary programs. We know what people like to play today. And with the power of data analytics, we can predict what they'll want to play tomorrow. We're always thinking about the player experience. Because it's not just a game. It's an instant of optimistic fun. But the best part? We're just getting started. iLottery and sports betting are the new frontier in play. And Scientific Games is the partner of choice for these growing markets. Because when it comes to digital, trust is everything. The lottery experience is always one of excitement. But we're endlessly innovating, always evolving and firmly committed to responsible gaming. So that the future of lottery funding shines bright. It's a future of stability and inspiration. The strength of security paired with the thrill of the new. It's the future of Scientific Games. The driver of today's favorite lottery games and most advanced technologies, and sustainability for tomorrow. And it all starts now.