Strategic Solutions Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop extensive, cross-platform knowledge of Alkami's demo tools across all product lines, including both front-end and back-end.

• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and sales leadership to pinpoint pain points, identify gaps, and establish objectives for demo tools.

• Create, develop, and sustain the next generation of demo tools utilizing AI-assisted development techniques.

• Provide technical expertise for active deals involving MANTL's API, Alkami's SDK, or intricate integrations.

• Act as the primary technical resource for the SE organization regarding demo tool inquiries and complex configuration or capability challenges.

• Recognize product limitations, devise practical workarounds, and relay field insights to inform long-term platform strategies.

• Mentor and enhance the skills of Sales Engineers in technical positioning and handling objections.

• Monitor outcomes and report recurring technical deficiencies that necessitate sustained product investments.

• Promote AI-assisted development workflows within the SE organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• 6–10 years of experience in solutions engineering or software development roles.

• Proven hands-on experience in developing tools, prototypes, or internal platforms utilizing APIs, SDKs, or extensibility frameworks.

• Comfort in customer-facing or pre-sales environments when required.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• Proficient in one or more modern programming languages, such as JavaScript/TypeScript or Python.

• In-depth knowledge of API and SDK design, authentication processes, and extensibility frameworks.

• Genuine, hands-on familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and workflows.

• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.

• Ability to consolidate input from various stakeholders into a cohesive technical roadmap.

• Strong presentation and consultative skills when engaging with senior technical stakeholders.

• Capacity to assess technical stacks or toolsets and make recommendations regarding building, buying, or improving options.

• Comfort in addressing complex technical inquiries regarding APIs, SDKs, or integrations on short notice.

• Experience collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to prioritize technical gaps.

• Skill in translating intricate technical ideas into clear business value narratives.

• Candidates must be eligible for full-time employment in the US.

• Preferred: experience in digital banking or financial services platforms.

• Preferred: direct experience in developing on an SDK or extensibility framework.

• Preferred: experience in creating internal tools or platforms.

• Preferred: a history of establishing new tools or infrastructure from the ground up.

• Preferred: familiarity with competitive analysis and solution positioning strategies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.

• Unlimited paid time off.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

• Fun organizational culture.