Solutions Architect

Overview

Phitopolis International Corp. is an IT company based in BGC, Taguig. We were established by a US-based Hedge Fund in 2019 to provide global 24/7 services. We engage our sponsors in the fields of Financial Quantitative Research, Data Science and Engineering, DevOps, Applications Development, and High-Performance Computing. To support our steady march to realization, we are looking for smart, self-motivated, and hardworking individuals to join us in this endeavor.

About the Role

Phitopolis is seeking a Solutions Architect to drive the technical vision and execution of innovative solutions that align with key business needs. In this client-facing role, you will leverage your deep expertise in system design to assess complex business problems and architect scalable, effective solutions. Your leadership will bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams, guide projects through the development lifecycle, and ensure the final product meets and exceeds expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and hands-on development of multi-tier architectures within cloud environments such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, gather business requirements, and translate them into an architectural vision.
• Evaluate project constraints to identify risks and alternatives, and perform process re-engineering where necessary to ensure success.
• Guide and supervise development teams, implementing best practices for software design, integration, security, and deployment.
• Conduct architectural reviews to ensure solutions are performant, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Analyze and articulate the business impact of technical choices to senior management and stakeholders.
• Continuously research emerging technologies and propose changes or improvements to the existing architecture.
• Act as a key technical advisor, fixing complex issues as they arise and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development and IT, with at least 5 years in a solutions architect or similar role.
• Proven track record of designing and deploying enterprise-level software solutions that meet specific business goals.
• Wide-ranging technical expertise across IT infrastructure, software architecture design, cloud development, and DevOps.
• Strong proficiency in architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and development methodologies (e.g., Agile).
• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing paradigms.
• Willing to work daily at our BGC office
• Advanced certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies

• Deep knowledge of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and message-driven architectures.
• Experience with both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) databases.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform).
• Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, C++, Rust).

Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and non-technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-management abilities with a focus on delivering actionable insights.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a passion for mentoring and developing talent within the organization.
• Business-minded and capable of ensuring project resources are used efficiently to meet deadlines and budget constraints.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and technologies.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting and Financial Services

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