Solution Architect

Solution Architect

As a Solution Architect at Parametric Technology S.A., you will design and oversee comprehensive, scalable, and robust technical solutions that align with client business needs and the company’s product offerings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex software solutions, leveraging Parametric Technology S.A.'s product portfolio (e.g., CAD, PLM, IoT, AR platforms).
• Translate business requirements and technical specifications into detailed architectural designs, including system diagrams, data models, and integration strategies.
• Collaborate closely with sales teams, product managers, and engineering teams to understand client challenges and propose optimal technical solutions.
• Conduct technical assessments of existing client systems and infrastructures to identify improvement and integration opportunities.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and governance policies throughout the solution development lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural blueprints and quality standards.
• Evaluate new technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions that enhance the company’s product capabilities and competitive advantage.
• Act as a technical liaison between Parametric Technology S.A. and clients, presenting architectural concepts and technical roadmaps effectively.
• Develop proof‑of‑concepts (PoCs) and prototypes to demonstrate the feasibility and value of proposed solutions.
• Participate in pre‑sales activities, including technical presentations, solution demonstrations, and responding to RFPs/RFIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development with at least 3–5 years in a Solution Architect or Lead Architect role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise‑level solutions, preferably within the manufacturing, engineering, or product development domains.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and DevOps practices.
• Expertise in architectural patterns, microservices, cloud‑native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), and API design.
• Proficiency with Parametric Technology S.A.'s core technologies (e.g., PTC Creo, Windchill, ThingWorx, Vuforia) or similar CAD, PLM, IoT, or AR platforms is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, negotiate solutions, and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience with database technologies (relational and NoSQL), data warehousing, and business intelligence.
• Ability to travel occasionally to client sites as required.