Solutions Architect

Job#: 3020002

Job Description:

Summary:

Serve as the primary technical/solution partner to client teams with a focus on integration (identity, networking, service-to-service access) and production readiness.

Act as the two-way conduit between client teams and platform product/engineering: capture real demand, shape requirements, and shepherd features to delivery.

Responsibilities:

Run discovery with stakeholders to understand the problem, agent pattern, data sources, policies, and integration needs; propose viable architectures on the platform.

Stay current on platform capabilities and changes; recommend best-fit integration approaches and alert clients when new features or patterns can reduce friction or improve reliability.

Design solution blueprints that use standard platform capabilities.

Convert concrete client needs into well-formed requirements (problem statement, constraints, acceptance criteria, priority/impact); partner with Technical Product Owners to sequence work, track delivery, and communicate status back to customers.

De-escalate priority conflicts by grounding discussions in impact, risk, and alternatives; set expectations on what is/isn't supported and negotiate scope and timelines.

Qualifications:

10+ years in solution architecture, forward-deployed/embedded engineering, platform engineering, delivery architecture, technical consulting, or SRE/DevOps supporting application teams.

Proven track record working directly with customer/stakeholder teams to deliver solutions into production.

Experience working closely with product owners to turn customer needs into platform features and roadmap items.

Strong written and verbal communication with senior technical and business audiences; able to produce clear technical artifacts.

Comfortable in Python (or similar, e.g., TypeScript/Java) to use platform tooling, call APIs, build sample integrations, and debug issues.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.