Remote Senior Solution Architect

Description:

• The Senior Solution Architect will advise, assist, and support software developers, architects, and product and business owners to recommend solutions based on the customer’s requirements and constraints, with a strong focus on utilizing Akka products.
• The role involves partner enablement, education, and deal support through effective mentoring and product positioning.
• The architect will engage with clients in midsize to large organizations to advise on how to integrate elements of the Akka stack into their environment.
• Collaboration with Sales Representatives and Sales Management is essential to build strategies to drive sales into strategic accounts.
• The architect will qualify customer requirements and articulate Akka's ability to meet these requirements.
• Ensuring successful customer POCs through the management of acceptance criteria and issue resolution is a key responsibility.
• The role includes developing and delivering company and product presentations and demonstrations.
• The architect will actively participate in the field feedback process to the Product Management team and evangelize Reactive and Event-driven principles and patterns.
• Engagement with the Java/Scala/Akka/Streaming communities through attending community events and delivering Akka content is expected.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of proven experience with Java or Scala is required, with experience in Akka or developing reactive systems being an advantage.
• A working knowledge of Cloud Native Infrastructure, specifically Kubernetes, is required.
• Experience in distributed and event-driven systems programming paradigms is necessary, with the ability to articulate the differences in legacy systems to customers.
• Proficiency in event-driven applications and architecture, domain-driven design, and common patterns such as Event Sourcing, CQRS, and Saga patterns is required.
• A good understanding of modern development practices, including DevOps, containers, container orchestration, and CI/CD, is essential.
• The candidate must be a voracious learner, ready to quickly and constantly take on new technologies and techniques.
• Certifications in Google Cloud, Azure, or AWS are advantageous.
• Lightbend Certified Reactive Architect certification and Akkademy certifications are also advantageous.
• All employees must adhere to company policies and complete mandatory training, including annual security awareness training.
• The candidate must thrive in competitive situations and have 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills are required to convey technical solutions and product knowledge to both technical and business users.
• An understanding of the Sales Cycle and the responsibilities of the Sales Engineering Team is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, Financial, and Enterprise verticals is required.
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal communication, and documentation skills are essential.
• The ability to maintain focus and business acumen under stressful sales/business negotiations is important.
• Solution Architecture/Engineering experience in a consulting or development platform practice is required, with the ability to listen to customer requirements, whiteboard and propose solution architecture, and get hands-on with the technology to design, build, and demonstrate real business value.

Benefits:

• The position offers the flexibility of a fully remote workforce, allowing for a work-life balance.
• The role is based on the West Coast of the US, providing opportunities for collaboration with local teams.
• Employees will have the chance to engage with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in the field of software architecture.
• The company supports continuous learning and professional development through certifications and training opportunities.
• Employees will have the opportunity to represent the company in industry forums, conferences, and related events, enhancing their professional network.
• The role provides a platform to influence and shape the integration of Akka products in various organizations, contributing to personal and professional growth.