Vertical CTO - Solution Architect (Remote in US)

As a Solution Architect within our Vertical CTO team, you will lead the architectural design and implementation of solutions tailored to specific industry verticals. This role involves collaborating with project delivery leads and clients to develop interoperable systems and technology solutions that drive measurable outcomes. Your expertise will bridge client needs with functional designs across multiple domains including application development, business intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and security. You will play a critical role in advocating for and managing the lifecycle of technical solutions, aligning them with strategic business objectives and ensuring their technical viability.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with internal leaders, external partners, and clients to capture both functional and non-functional requirements for tailored industry solutions.Communicate complex technical analyses and architectural designs to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.Establish and maintain strong relationships with key client personnel, including C-level executives, to facilitate solution approval and alignment.Lead client project teams from conception through the delivery lifecycle, ensuring effective execution and stakeholder satisfaction.Mentor and develop Solution Engineers, promoting technical growth through practical engagement with cutting-edge solutions.Ensure all solutions meet stringent client objectives and adhere to architectural best practices by overseeing their development and implementation.Support the delivery team by providing clear guidance on solution designs and addressing any obstacles in development.Initiate and manage proof of concept projects to validate solutions against client requirements effectively.Drive cross-departmental collaboration by setting up frameworks that integrate necessary contributions from diverse teams.Assess and enhance client technologies and processes, advocating for upgrades to improve performance, reliability, and security.Champion process efficiencies and consistency across all project deliveries.Engage in both pre-sales and post-sales activities to support comprehensive client engagements, including discovery sessions, proposal development, and project team coordination.Evaluate and optimize both cloud-based and on-premises systems, recommending strategies for modernization and efficiency.Keep abreast of the latest trends in cloud-native technologies and provide practical implementation advice to clients.Articulate technical challenges and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements throughout the solution lifecycle.This role is pivotal in shaping industry-specific solutions that not only meet immediate client needs but also drive forward our strategic objectives within the Vertical CTO framework.