Solutions Architect

15 years

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Ciklum


We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.


About the role:

As a Solutions Architect, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to design innovative, scalable solutions for large and complex deals. This role is ideal for a technology leader with deep expertise in architecture design, engineering-led solutioning, and presales. The successful candidate will partner closely with sales, technology service lines, and delivery teams to craft cost-effective solutions that drive measurable client business outcomes.


Responsibilities:

  • Solution Leadership:
  • Own end-to-end solutioning for pursuits (RFPs, RFIs, proactive proposals)
  • Drive solution strategy across cloud, digital, data, AI, platforms, back-end and integration layers
  • Align solution blueprints with client enterprise architectures and transformation goals
  • Guide teams on trade-offs, scalability, security, TCO, and innovation
  • Presales & Deal Strategy:
  • Partner with GTM teams to develop win strategies
  • Lead solution workshops, proposal defense presentations, client-facing presentations and technical defenses
  • Review and approve solution architectures, effort estimates, and pricing models
  • Influence storytelling, differentiation, and value articulation in proposals
  • People & Practice Leadership:
  • Mentor and lead a team of solution architects and presales consultants
  • Build capability in AI-driven solutioning, low-code, cloud-native design, and more
  • Promote reusability, accelerators, frameworks, and solution IP
  • Innovation & Engineering Thinking:
  • Bring in modern architecture practices (event-driven, composable, microservices, etc.)
  • Evaluate and integrate AI/GenAI, automation, and platform thinking into solutioning
  • Champion engineering excellence, DevOps, and cloud-native delivery models


Requirements:

  • 15-18 years in IT services / product engineering, with at least 10+ in presales or solution architecture roles
  • Engineering degree (Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field), MBA or relevant business qualification preferred
  • Deep understanding of digital technologies, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), enterprise integration, data, and AI-driven engineering
  • Hands-on knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, architectures, and practical applications in enterprise solutions
  • Exposure to full-stack development, API/microservices, DevSecOps, and observability
  • Proven track record of solutioning and winning large multi-million-dollar pursuits
  • Experience working with bid management teams and contributing to RFP responses
  • Ability to balance innovation with cost, risk, and delivery feasibility
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Executive presence with ability to engage CXO clients and internal leadership
  • Experience leading teams across geographies and managing high-pressure deadlines
  • Architecture certifications such as TOGAF / AWS / Azure / etc.
  • Exposure to GenAI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Jasper, Firefly, etc.)


What`s in it for you?

  • Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
  • Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
  • Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
  • Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
  • Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations


About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level.


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Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.

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