Solutions Architect- Platform

As a Solution Architect at Grid Dynamics, you will bridge the gap between complex business challenges and cutting‑edge technology solutions. You are a strategic consultant and technical visionary. You will lead technical assessments, design scalable cloud‑native platforms, and pioneer the adoption of AI‑accelerated engineering across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Discovery & Strategy:
  Lead comprehensive technical assessments of client landscapes to identify modernization opportunities. Conduct product selection processes and vendor evaluations in collaboration with ISV partners.
• Architecture Design:
  Architect resilient, cloud‑native services platforms and agentic workflows for complex enterprise use cases.
• AI Leadership:
  Drive the "AI‑First" engineering culture by implementing AI SDLC acceleration tools and methodologies to increase team velocity and quality.
• Technical Governance:
  Supervise end‑to‑end implementation, ensuring alignment with defined design principles, security standards, and performance benchmarks.
• Client Partnership:
  Act as a trusted advisor to VP‑level and Director‑level stakeholders, negotiating technical decisions and presenting complex solution designs with clarity.
• Growth & Pre‑sales:
  Lead technical discovery phases and RFP responses for new and existing accounts; contribute to corporate blueprints and whitepapers to showcase company expertise.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years of senior technical leadership, driving architectural alignment across cross‑functional pods and managing the technical roadmap for complex digital transformation programs. Proven track record of delivering high‑scale enterprise projects.
• Technical Breadth:
  Strong knowledge of modern architecture patterns and engineering practices (Dev Ops/SRE alignment, quality, security). Experience designing cloud‑native solutions, agentic workflows, and composable platforms.
• Cross‑Functional Influence:
  Experience leading and aligning multi‑disciplinary pods (e.g., Product, UX/Design, Data Science, Mobile).
• AI Integration:
  Practical experience with Generative AI and Agentic Frameworks to solve business problems and optimize internal development processes.
• Consulting
  
  Skills:
  
  Deep experience in client‑facing roles, including requirement clarification, technical roadmap development, and "buy vs. build" analysis.
• Delivery Excellence:
  Establish the organizational and technical frameworks required for successful solution adoption and maintenance. Expertise in orchestrating complex rollouts, defining SLAs/SLOs, and maturing the operational readiness of client teams to manage evolving technology landscapes.
• Communication:
  Exceptional verbal and visual storytelling skills; ability to translate technical debt and architectural choices into business value.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field.

• Industry Expertise:
  Strong background in specific domains such as Retail, Finance, or High‑Tech.
• ISV
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience working directly with partners like Databricks, commerce tools, or Google Cloud on joint solutioning.
• Polyglot & Multi‑Stack Expertise:
  Proven ability to architect solutions across multiple technology stacks (e.g., Java, Python, Type Script).
• AI Governance:
  Experience establishing guardrails for AI solutions, including real‑time monitoring and security perimeters for AI‑driven actions, and architectural patterns for AI safety and data privacy.
• Thought Leadership:
  Contribution to the tech community via blogs, open‑source projects, or public speaking.

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Benefits package – medical insurance, vision, dental, etc.
• Corporate social events
• Professional development opportunities
• Well‑equipped office