About us:
Outliant is a fully remote, US-based digital product development and startup consulting company with a team of culturally diverse creators whose exceptional skills and talents help conceive seamless digital products. Our teams exhibit work-play energy that supports individual growth as well as encourages the freedom of creativity and “thinking outside the box.”
Our Core Values:
Pursuit of Excellence: We are extremely competitive, ambitious, and driven to be exceptional – as individuals, teams, and an organization. There is no standard high enough, and we will never settle. We aspire to attract, retain, and empower the very best people.
Startup Mentality: Outliant began with 5 startup founders, and startup culture is deep in our DNA. It’s a critical advantage that allows us to move faster, be more resourceful, and empower our team at all levels. We are in the early chapters of our journey.
World-Class Remote Collaboration: Outliant is (and always has been) a 100% remote company – we have no offices, and our teams are distributed around the world. Given the freedom and autonomy this provides, we require that our people excel in this remote structure.
About the Role:
We’re seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to lead our global solution architecture vision and strategy. This role is ideal for a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, business strategy, and technical excellence.
As a Principal Solutions Architect, you will define the overarching architecture frameworks, set the technical direction for multiple programs, and influence enterprise-wide technology decisions. You’ll collaborate with senior leadership to translate business objectives into scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions — driving innovation across teams and shaping the organization's technological landscape.
Seniority Level: Principal / Expert
Responsibilities
Strategic \& Enterprise Leadership
Define and own the enterprise architecture vision and roadmap, aligning technology strategy with business objectives.
Partner with C-level executives and senior stakeholders to guide investment decisions and ensure technical strategies deliver measurable business value.
Establish governance models, frameworks, and architectural standards to ensure consistency across all projects.
Architecture Vision \& Design
Lead the design of complex, multi-domain architectures across cloud, data, and application layers.
Champion architecture modernization — including cloud migration, microservices adoption, and automation strategies.
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of innovation.
Technical Excellence \& Innovation
Serve as a thought leader in solution architecture — creating new methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Drive architectural innovation by incubating new concepts and evaluating their impact on scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
Oversee architectural reviews, ensuring technical integrity and alignment with long-term strategy.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to deliver cohesive and high-impact solutions.
Translate abstract business challenges into clear, actionable architectural blueprints.
Act as a trusted advisor to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Mentorship \& Leadership
Mentor and coach senior and mid-level Solution Architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
Lead architecture forums, technical councils, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Inspire and guide technical teams toward achieving excellence and operational maturity.
Requirements
10+ years of progressive experience in Solution Architecture or equivalent senior technical leadership roles.
Proven experience defining and executing enterprise-wide architecture strategies in complex, distributed environments.
Deep expertise in cloud computing (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP a plus).
Strong background in microservices architecture, API design, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Demonstrated experience in driving digital transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption, automation, and scalability optimization.
Mastery of multiple technical domains: software development, infrastructure, DevOps, and security architecture.
Exceptional communication and influence skills, with a proven ability to engage executives and align diverse technical teams.
Experience leading multi-disciplinary architecture teams and mentoring senior engineers.
Understanding of enterprise integration patterns, compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA), and architecture governance.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Relevant certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP Architect Professional, TOGAF) strongly preferred.
Nice to Have
Experience with Cloudflare, WordPress, or Webflow integration strategies.
Experience implementing FinOps or cost optimization strategies for cloud-based solutions.
What’s in it for you?
As a full-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:
Unlimited PTO.
Non-working holidays per country of residence.
Pro-rated 13th-month bonus in select regions.
Salary increases and performance-based bonuses.
Referral bonuses.
Monthly internet stipend.
Fun and casual work environment.
Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings.
We are a diverse, global team!
Important Notice
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