Solution Architect (Microsoft Technologies) - Part-time opportunity
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled Solution Architects has seen a significant surge, with a 25% increase in job postings over the past year. As companies continue to move towards cloud-based solutions, professionals with expertise in Microsoft Technologies are in high demand. Intetics, a company with a strong presence in Poland, is now looking for a part-time Solution Architect to support their pre-sales engagements. With the rise of remote work, this role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking for a better work-life balance. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their skills in designing scalable and secure enterprise solution architectures, as well as their ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Job Description
About the Role
The Solution Architect role at Intetics is a part-time opportunity that involves working closely with technical and business stakeholders to shape the overall solution architecture for large-scale enterprise cloud solutions. This role is crucial in defining best practices, supporting technical discussions during the discovery phase, and ensuring that proposed solutions follow modern cloud architecture and security best practices. As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing scalable and secure enterprise solution architectures that meet the needs of Intetics' clients.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft cloud technologies, including Azure and related services. They will also have experience designing cloud-native, distributed, and microservices-based solutions, as well as a solid understanding of enterprise security, identity and access management, and governance principles. This role requires excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Intetics is a company that values innovation and collaboration, and this role offers the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality solutions. As a part-time Solution Architect, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking for a better work-life balance.
What You Will Do
- Design scalable and secure enterprise solution architectures that meet the needs of Intetics' clients
- Translate business needs into technical solutions and architectural recommendations
- Define architecture standards, security principles, and technical roadmaps
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams throughout the pre-sales process
- Support technical workshops, solution discovery sessions, and customer discussions
- Ensure proposed solutions follow modern cloud architecture and security best practices
- Work closely with technical and business stakeholders to shape the overall solution architecture
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Intetics' clients' needs and requirements
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Microsoft cloud technologies and related services
What We Are Looking For
- 7+ years of experience in Solution Architecture for enterprise applications
- Strong background in Microsoft cloud technologies, including Azure and related services
- Experience designing cloud-native, distributed, and microservices-based solutions
- Solid understanding of enterprise security, identity and access management, and governance principles
- Experience with SaaS platforms and scalable enterprise architectures
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Fluent English
- Experience with Excel and other productivity tools
Nice to Have
- Experience with IoT or edge computing solutions
- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience participating in pre-sales activities, technical consulting, or solution discovery engagements
- Certification in Microsoft cloud technologies, such as Azure or related services
Benefits and Perks
- Part-time opportunity with flexible working hours
- Remote work arrangement, allowing you to work from anywhere
- Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality solutions
- Professional development opportunities, including training and certification programs
- Access to the latest technologies and tools, including Microsoft cloud technologies and related services
- Competitive compensation package, including a stipend for remote work expenses
- Health and wellness benefits, including access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs
- Paid time off and holidays, including a generous vacation package
How to Stand Out
- Make sure to highlight your experience with Microsoft cloud technologies, including Azure and related services, in your resume and cover letter.
- Develop a strong understanding of enterprise security, identity and access management, and governance principles, and be prepared to discuss these topics in an interview.
- Showcase your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and provide examples of times when you have had to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Emphasize your experience with designing cloud-native, distributed, and microservices-based solutions, and be prepared to discuss the benefits and challenges of these approaches.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with SaaS platforms and scalable enterprise architectures, and provide examples of times when you have had to design and implement these types of solutions.
- Consider obtaining certification in Microsoft cloud technologies, such as Azure or related services, to demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the field.
- Research Intetics and their clients, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with their needs and requirements.
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