Solutions Architect

Synchro; New Jersey; Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchro is seeking a Data Solutions Architect (Forward Deployed) to work remotely from New Jersey, partnering with customers to design scalable data and AI solutions across cloud, private cloud and hybrid environments.

You will lead discovery, write SQL, configure connectors, run pilots and Proof of Value engagements, and enable partner teams to deploy value with confidence, shaping Synchro's data platform during its expansion.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL skills and distributed query engine experience (Spark/Presto/Trino).
• Experience integrating AI/LLMs with enterprise data (RAG, AI agents or text-to-SQL).
• Confident communicating with C-suite and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and translate business requirements into practical, measurable data solutions.
• Design secure, governed architectures across cloud, private cloud, and hybrid environments with AI integration.
• Write SQL, configure connectors, and resolve integration/performance issues in customer environments.
• Run POCs, pilots, and Proof of Value engagements; enable partner teams to deploy independently.

Skills

SQL

Spark/Presto/Trino

AI/LLM integration

Executive communication

Job description

Data Solutions Architect (Forward Deployed) | Data and AI | New Jersey, remote

Location: Fully remote, New Jersey

Salary: $150,000 to $180,000 base salary

Type: Permanent, full-time

Synchro is partnered with a fast-growing enterprise technology business operating at the intersection of data and AI. The company is scaling internationally and developing innovative software that enables organisations to better access, manage and activate data across complex environments, supporting the growing adoption of AI.

They are hiring two Forward Deployed Engineers in Singapore. This is a builder's role, not just presales. You will work embedded with customer and partner engineering teams, taking use cases from discovery through proof of value, deployment and adoption.

What you'll be doing

• Leading discovery and turning business requirements into practical, measurable solutions
• Designing secure, governed solutions across cloud, private cloud and hybrid environments, including AI/LLM integration
• Writing SQL, configuring connectors and resolving integration and performance issues in customer environments
• Running POCs, pilots and Proof of Value engagements, then enabling partner teams to deploy independently

What they're looking for

• Strong SQL and experience with distributed query engines such as Spark, Presto or Trino
• Experience integrating AI and LLMs with enterprise data, for example RAG, AI agents or text-to-SQL
• Confidence working with everyone from C-level leaders to engineers
• A background at Databricks, Snowflake, a cloud specialist or a systems integrator is a bonus!

What's on offer

• Fully remote within New Jersey, with travel for customer and partner engagements
• The chance to shape the architecture and partner ecosystem of a growing software company during its international expansion