Senior Solutions Architect

As a Solutions Architect at MX, you will play a key role in driving the design and delivery of scalable and innovative technology solutions that meet our customers' business needs and objectives. You will collaborate closely with customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to understand customer requirements, assess technical feasibility, and develop comprehensive solution architectures and designs. You will also serve as a technical advisor and subject matter expert, providing guidance and recommendations on best practices, technologies, and strategies to achieve desired outcomes.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with sales teams and customers to understand business requirements, objectives, and technical constraints, and develop customized solutions and architectures that address customer needs and deliver value.

• Lead the design and development of solution architectures, including infrastructure, applications, data, and security components, leveraging industry best practices, standards, and technologies.

• Conduct technical assessments and feasibility studies to evaluate the suitability of proposed solutions, identify risks and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

• Create detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and implementation plans, to guide the implementation and deployment of solutions.

• Serve as a technical advisor and subject matter expert, providing guidance and recommendations on technology trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to internal teams and customers.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and operations teams, to ensure successful implementation and integration of solutions and deliverables.

• Support sales teams in pre-sales activities, including solution presentations, demonstrations, and technical discussions, to educate customers and build confidence in our solutions and capabilities.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in solution architecture and design, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance our technical capabilities and drive innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in solution architecture, technical consulting, or related roles, with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex technology solutions in a customer-facing environment preferred.

• Expert understanding of enterprise architecture principles, methodologies, and best practices, with experience in areas such as cloud computing, microservices, APIs, and data analytics.

• Proficiency in designing and implementing solutions using cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services, with experience in architecture patterns such as serverless, containers, and hybrid cloud.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts and solution architectures to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex technical challenges, identify root causes, and develop innovative and pragmatic solutions.

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, and adapt to changing requirements and priorities.

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect are a plus.

Work Environment

At MX, we seek to hire candidates who drive results and achieve successful outcomes. We utilize a hybrid work arrangement style, which may require both local and remote team members to be in the office when necessary, to kick off projects, hold cross team strategy meetings, or complete key deliverables. Remote team members will travel into the office four times per year, and MX covers travel expenses associated with this requirement. Both local and remote employees can take advantage of our incredible office space with onsite perks, company-paid meals, onsite massage therapists, sports simulator, gym, mother’s lounge, and meditation room.

At MX, we are a high-performance organization that thrives on trust and results. This role is based in Lehi, Utah, with flexibility for both in-office and remote work. We believe in empowering our team members to deliver exceptional outcomes while taking advantage of our incredible office space when it best supports their work. Our Utah office features onsite perks such as company-paid meals, massage therapists, a sports simulator, gym, mother’s lounge, and meditation room and meaningful interactions with amazing people. We encourage team members to come together in the office to collaborate, kick off key projects, or strategize cross-functionally, fostering connection and innovation.

MX is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from veterans and military spouses. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected].