Senior Solution Architect

As a Senior Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing complex software solutions that meet the needs of the organization and its customers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and develop solutions that align with organizational goals. You will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior architects and engineers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead scoping and discovery sessions with sales and client teams to gain a deep understanding of business requirements
• Engage with clients to architect solutions that best meet needs, including offering best practice recommendations, on-the-fly solution suggestions, and relevant lines of questioning that may not have been prepared in advance of the conversation
• Create accurate Statements of Work and proposed solutions that encompass all requirements, deliverables, schedules, tasks, and pricing
• Partner closely with Talkdesk’s product, implementation, and sales teams to identify issues, close gaps, and continuously improve SOWs and the SOW process
• Gain a deep level of product knowledge and partner closely with product and engineering teams to identify product gaps and place new features & products on the roadmap
• Partner with sales, product, and engineering to help prioritize products and features based on client needs
• Effectively translate client requirements and program characteristics to internal stakeholders. Ensure the client’s goals align with Talkdesk’s product offering and implementation methodology.
• Help build out department methodology and tools to improve quality and efficiency
• Leverage strong technical acumen to identify process improvements and technical solutions

Preferred Background

• 3-5 years of experience in Professional Services or Consulting, or 5 years of IT project management experience in a SaaS business
• Experience with CX, CCaaS, and/or UCaaS solutions
• Software implementation or coding experience is a plus
• Familiar with creating and managing Web Services (REST/SOAP/WSDL)
• A proven track record of managing and delivering IT projects for enterprise companies
• Engaging personality and possesses a true consulting approach and ability to communicate technical concepts to people of all backgrounds and skill levels
• A passion for helping people solve problems and a proven ability to understand progressive technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Mature demeanor and positive attitude, as well as discretion and sensitivity when dealing with clients
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment
• Salesforce and other CRM experience preferred