Solutions Architect
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At a glance
- Employment type
- Contract
- Workplace
- Hybrid · 1 day in office
- Category
- Architecture
What you'll be doing
6-month contract Solutions Architect role in Dublin (hybrid, 1 day/week onsite) with a SaaS company. Hands-on, customer-facing position supporting complex sales opportunities, designing technical solutions, and leading technical discovery with enterprise clients. Immediate start required.
- Partner with Account Management and Sales throughout the sales cycle to develop technical solutions
- Design solutions using APIs, integrations, and data capabilities
- Translate customer requirements into solution proposals, technical architectures, and implementation approaches
- Support technical onboarding, configuration, and integration activities
Key requirements
Must-have
- 6+ years’ experience in Sales Engineering, Solutions Consulting, Solution Architecture, Technical Consulting or Implementation within a SaaS or technology environment
- Extensive experience in Python
- Extensive experience in AWS and Lambda
- Strong understanding of SaaS architecture, APIs, integrations, and data flows
- Immediate availability
Experience: 6+ years
Role signals
- Technical focus
- solutions architecture, integrations, SaaS
- Architecture / system design
- Indicated in the listing
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
6 Month Contract | Immediate Start | Hybrid Role
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Day rate contract with highly competitive rates
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Exceptional hybrid flexibility – work from home with just 1 day a week on site
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Hands-on, customer-facing role supporting complex sales opportunities
Join a growing, tech-driven SaaS organisation delivering complex, high-impact solutions to enterprise clients.
Work directly with customers to understand their challenges, shape technical solutions, and drive successful delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of business and enterprise working closely with major partners such as Panasonic, Middleby, Kenwood and Bosch.
The ideal candidate will come from a solutions or sales engineering, with strong customer-facing experience and the ability to translate complex technical environments into clear integration strategies.
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Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Excellent hybrid flexibility- Only one day a week on-site allowing you to build work around life.
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Highly competitive day rate.
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Enjoy a monthly office feast – great food, great company and the perfect chance to switch off, connect with the team and enjoy some well-earned time together.
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Start next week- allowing you to make am immediate impact.
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Lead technical discovery with enterprise and mid-market prospects- take real ownership and responsibility over ongoing projects.
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You’ll:
- Partner with Account Management and Sales throughout the sales cycle to develop compelling technical solutions.
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Design solutions using APIs, integrations and data capabilities.
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Translate customer requirements into clear solution proposals, technical architectures and implementation approaches.
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Support complex technical onboarding, configuration and integration activities where required.
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Skills/Experience:
- 6+ years’ experience in Sales Engineering, Solutions Consulting, Solution Architecture, Technical Consulting or Implementation within a SaaS or technology environment.
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Extensive experience in Python, AWS and Lambda.
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Strong understanding of SaaS architecture, APIs, integrations and data flows.
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Must be Immediately Available.
For more information, contact Joe on (01) 649 8508 or email .
Visit www.archer.ie/candidates to explore more opportunities.
About Archer
Archer Recruitment is Ireland’s specialist IT recruitment consultancy, connecting talented technology professionals with some of the country’s most exciting organisations.
Interview prep pack
Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.
Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the Solutions Architect contract role is a hands-on, customer-facing position focused on designing and delivering complex SaaS solutions for enterprise clients, with a strong emphasis on Python, AWS (including Lambda), and API integrations.
- SaaS architecture and integrations·Medium
- Customer-facing technical leadership·High
- Hands-on AWS Lambda and Python·Medium
Only have 30 minutes?
Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.
Start 30-minute prep
Your 30-minute plan
Review and Select Relevant Project Examples
0–8 minIdentify 2-3 strong examples from your experience that showcase your work in SaaS architecture, API integrations, and customer-facing solution design.
Refresh AWS Lambda and Python Knowledge
8–15 minReview your hands-on experience with AWS Lambda and Python, focusing on technical challenges and business outcomes.
Practice Explaining Technical Concepts to Non-Technical Stakeholders
15–20 minPrepare concise explanations of complex technical topics for sales or client audiences.
Research the Company’s SaaS Offerings and Client Base
20–25 minFamiliarize yourself with the company’s products, major clients, and typical integration scenarios.
Prepare Targeted Questions for the Interview
25–30 minDraft 3-4 thoughtful questions based on the role’s responsibilities and your research.
Talking points
, 5 itemsDesigning SaaS Solutions with APIs and Integrations
You will need to demonstrate your ability to architect solutions that leverage APIs and data flows, so prepare examples where you designed or integrated complex SaaS systems.
Customer-Facing Technical Discovery
The role requires working directly with enterprise clients to understand their needs; be ready to discuss how you gather requirements and translate them into actionable technical plans.
Hands-On Experience with Python and AWS Lambda
Extensive experience with Python and AWS Lambda is required; prepare to discuss specific projects where you used these technologies to solve business problems.
Supporting Technical Onboarding and Implementation
You will support onboarding and integration activities, so have examples ready where you led or contributed to successful technical implementations for clients.
Collaboration with Sales and Account Management
The role partners closely with sales teams; be prepared to explain how you have worked cross-functionally to develop and present technical solutions.
What to research
, 4 itemsReview SaaS Architecture Patterns
Refresh your knowledge of SaaS solution design, especially around multi-tenancy, scalability, and integration best practices.
Deep Dive into AWS Lambda and Related Services
Prepare to discuss your experience with AWS Lambda, including deployment, monitoring, and integration with other AWS services.
Prepare Customer-Facing Project Examples
Select and review specific examples where you led technical discovery, solution design, or onboarding for enterprise clients.
Brush Up on API Design and Integration Strategies
Be ready to discuss how you have designed, implemented, or troubleshot API integrations in SaaS environments.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsWhat are the most common technical challenges your enterprise clients face during onboarding and integration?
Why ask this? To understand the typical problems you will help solve and tailor your examples accordingly.
How does the Solutions Architect collaborate with sales and account management throughout the sales cycle?
Why ask this? To clarify expectations for cross-functional teamwork and communication.
What tools and processes are in place for managing and documenting solution proposals and architectures?
Why ask this? To assess the maturity of technical processes and how you can contribute.
Can you describe a recent project where the Solutions Architect made a significant impact on a client outcome?
Why ask this? To gain insight into what success looks like in this role.
What is the typical timeline for onboarding a new enterprise client, and what support is available during this process?
Why ask this? To understand the pace and resources for client onboarding and integration.
How are technical priorities balanced with business objectives when designing solutions for clients?
Why ask this? To learn how the company approaches trade-offs between technical and business needs.
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