Solutions Architect

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We are expanding our team and seeking a Solutions Architect (US-Based) to join our Professional Services organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring our clients successfully integrate and optimize their use of the Degreed platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, scope and plan technical engagements, and support the strategic growth of our Professional Services offerings.

The ideal candidate has experience working with client-facing professional services teams in high-growth environments, balancing advanced business acumen, deep technical expertise and exceptional communication skills. If you thrive in ambiguity, excel in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving cross-functional challenges, and have a passion for customer success, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Services & Client Engagement

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert, providing deep expertise in Degreed?s architecture, integrations, and data capabilities.

• Act as a resource in pre- and post-sale engagements, assisting with the scoping of complex projects.

• Act as a key liaison on projects that involve complex product commitments, facilitating communication between product and client teams.

Solution Design & Implementation

• Analyze client requirements and business processes to design and implement tailored technical solutions that leverage the Degreed platform?s capabilities.

• Lead the scoping, solution design, costing, and documentation of complex client asks.

• Own and deliver high-value and high-quality solutions for key enterprise clients.

• Develop custom solutions via middleware and automation to support recurring service offerings and internal initiatives.

Integration Strategy & Technical Execution

• Design and oversee integrations with third-party systems (LMS, HRIS, and others) to enhance client?s interoperability with Degreed.

• Manage third-party vendors in product commitments, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with business objectives.

• Troubleshoot and resolve integration, data flow, and technical challenges, collaborating with support and engineering teams.

Commercial & Strategic Focus

• Apply commercial acumen to scope and cost professional services engagements, ensuring profitability and scalability of the department.

• Develop recurring service models and oversee their implementation to drive continuous value for clients.

• Contribute to the refinement of Degreed?s Professional Services strategy by identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvements.

Documentation & Best Practices

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation on integration architectures, data flows, and platform configurations.

• Establish and share best practices with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of technical solutions.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of API-based integrations, data mapping, and middleware solutions.

• 5+ years of technical expertise with hands-on experience in data transfer and integration protocols (API, FTP, ETL, data warehouse, BI tool integrations, SSO/SAML).

• Proficiency in building and consulting on automation and middleware solutions.

• Having proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python), would be a strong additional skill.

• Experience in scoping, costing, and delivering professional services engagements.

Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to position technical solutions that align with both client needs and revenue objectives.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to manage third-party vendors and cross-functional stakeholders in product-related commitments.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Compensation

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total pay range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.