Principal Solutions Architect

N-iX is a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002, we unite 2,400+ tech-savvy professionals across 40+ countries, working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud, data, AI/ML, embedded software, IoT, and more, driving digital transformation across finance, manufacturing, telecom, healthcare, and other industries. Join N-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact. At N-iX CTO Group, we harness the power of technology to drive innovation and deliver exceptional business value. We specialize in designing and executing industry-relevant solutions that redefine standards in enterprise technology. Join a vibrant team committed to driving large-scale transformation across global enterprises. As a Principal Solutions Architect, you will play a key leadership role in shaping technology direction, guiding cross-functional initiatives, and enabling high-impact delivery. You’ll be responsible for leading complex solution engagements, from discovery and advisory to implementation, while mentoring architecture talent, strengthening practices, and contributing to company-wide strategic growth. This role is ideal for a seasoned architect with strong consulting capabilities, a track record of hands-on project delivery, and the ability to scale architectural impact across multiple teams and accounts. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities: • Lead architecture visioning and cross-cutting strategic initiatives across a portfolio of enterprise clients. • Drive practice growth by establishing frameworks, methodologies, and reusable assets for solution delivery and consulting engagements. • Build and mentor architecture and engineering teams, ensuring capability uplift and technical excellence across accounts. • Act as a trusted advisor to client C-level executives and technology leaders, helping shape digital strategy and technology roadmaps. • Govern architecture implementation across the portfolio to ensure alignment with best practices, maintainability, and long-term value. Delivery & Consulting Responsibilities: • Lead or guide discovery phases, assessments, technical workshops, and architecture audits. • Translate complex business and technical requirements into scalable, sustainable architectural solutions. • Own solution proposals during pre-sales and upsales, including technical vision, high-level design, risk management, and cost estimation. • Lead project execution, ensuring architecture is delivered according to vision. • Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, aligning client needs with forward-thinking architectural approaches. • Act as a Chief Architect and lead a team with subordinate architects on the complex accounts. Qualifications: • 10+ years of relevant experience in software engineering and solution architecture. • 3+ years in an architecture leadership or principal-level role. • Proven ability to lead complex, high-impact consultancy engagements with global enterprise clients. • Demonstrated experience building solutions from scratch, preferably for large-scale distributed systems (team size 30+, duration 12+ months). • Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture, with hands-on experience in at least two major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). • Strong background in microservices, APIs, integration patterns, and distributed system design. • Track record of coaching, mentoring, and team enablement within a matrixed or consulting environment. • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills—equally comfortable with engineers and executives. • Fluent in modern delivery practices: Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, etc. • English - Upper-Intermediate or Advanced Desirable Certifications: • SEI Software Architecture Professional • TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certification • Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) • Domain-specific expertise in areas such as data platforms, security, or enterprise integration is a plus We offer*: • Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible • A competitive salary and good compensation package • Personalized career growth • Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more) • Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing • Education reimbursement • Memorable anniversary presents • Corporate events and team buildings • Other location-specific benefits *not applicable for freelancers