Solutions Architect

Episode Six US

$120K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years in customer-facing roles, solution architecture, and payments industry
  • Hands-on experience with card processing systems and ISO 8583 standards
  • Excellent communication skills for various stakeholder levels
  • Ability to articulate solutions clearly in multiple formats
  • Experience working with APIs
  • Strong technical understanding with a commitment to learning
  • Self-motivated team player with an entrepreneurial attitude
  • Knowledge of US payment landscape and regulatory concepts
  • Expertise in Java-based applications and cloud infrastructure

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical pre-sales exercises with customers
  • Prepare and deliver compelling technical presentations
  • Design creative solutions from conception to delivery
  • Support sales with technical responses to RFI/RFP/RFQ requests
  • Craft clear descriptions of operations and project requirements
  • Collaborate with teams to deliver solutions per defined scope
  • Manage and articulate technical risks to ensure project success
  • Support broader company objectives related to sales and profitability
  • Develop strategies for business development and solution architecture
  • Contribute to the company's solution roadmap and future innovations
  • Provide expertise and guidance to clients and colleagues
  • Travel as needed, primarily within the UK region

Benefits

  • Strong culture of respect and inclusivity
  • Commitment to professional development and growth
  • 360 focus on employee well-being and work-life support
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
  • Supportive team atmosphere that values unique contributions
Full Job Description
What we9re hiring for:

We are a growing fintech organization looking to add a Solutions Architect for our Global Delivery team! This role will be for our delivery team based in Austin, Texas.

What you9ll be responsible for in this role:
  • Lead technical pre-sales exercises with customers
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations
  • Lead design of creative solutions from conception to delivery, shaping our clients9 thinking
  • Support sales in answering RFI/RFP/RFQ (technical focus) and other customer proposals
  • Crafting well defined description of operations/statement of works, partitioning solutions, supporting definition of project specifications, requirements and any development needs
  • Working with development teams and project managers to deliver client solutions as per the agreed scope
  • Providing solutions assurance, ensuring our proposals meet our client9s business requirements and align with our technology strategy & standards
  • Articulating and managing technical risks
  • Supporting Episode Six9s goals and objectives such as those related to sales, productivity, profitability and industry penetration
  • Assisting in developing strategies and materials in support of the Episode Six9s overall solution architecture practice, business development and sales effort
  • Contributing to our roadmap, shaping our future solutions
  • Providing subject matter expertise to our clients and colleagues
  • Traveling as required, mostly in UK region

What experiences and skills are necessary to be successful in this role:
  • 10 years of experience in customer-facing roles, solution architecture & technical design, and payments industry with a strong focus on card payments, including credit, debit, and prepaid products
  • Hands-on experience in card processing systems and standards such as ISO 8583, and integration with card networks including Mastercard and Visa
  • Excellent communication skills (English) - ability to engage across a broad range of stakeholders at an appropriate level, business or technical
  • Ability to articulate ideas/solutions clearly, visually and written
  • Experience working with APIs
  • Strong technical understanding, capability and willingness to learn and develop skills on a daily basis
  • Very driven and self-motivated, able to work autonomously
  • A team player with a 9can-do9, entrepreneurial attitude that thrives in an agile, ever-changing world
  • Knowledge of payment concepts and global payments landscape; preference to the local regulatory landscape in the US region
  • Application architecture/domain expertise in Java based applications and cloud/on-premise infrastructure

What makes a successful E6er?
  • We appreciate the unique backgrounds, skill sets, experiences, and contributions each E6er brings. With a strong culture of respect for all, we foster an inclusive and supportive environment for every E6er to excel and grow.
  • We take immense pride in everything we do, no matter how big or small. We work hard, we work smart, and we sweat the details. We are humble enough to know that we do not know it all. We are excited to come to work every day, knowing we will be learning, improving, innovating, and making an impact.
  • A people first mentality. Professional development from day 1, a 360 focus on your wellbeing, and the ability to work where you need to, we9re here to support you.

Authorization to work in either the U.S. or Canada is a precondition of employment at E6. We unfortunately are not able to provide employment sponsorship at this time.

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