Solutions Architect

What we’re hiring for:

We are a growing fintech organization looking to add a Solutions Architect for our Global Delivery team! This role will be for our delivery team based in Texas.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

• Lead technical pre-sales exercises with customers
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations
• Lead design of creative solutions from conception to delivery, shaping our clients’ thinking
• Support sales in answering RFI/RFP/RFQ (technical focus) and other customer proposals
• Crafting well defined description of operations/statement of works, partitioning solutions, supporting definition of project specifications, requirements and any development needs
• Working with development teams and project managers to deliver client solutions as per the agreed scope
• Providing solutions assurance, ensuring our proposals meet our client’s business requirements and align with our technology strategy & standards
• Articulating and managing technical risks
• Supporting Episode Six’s goals and objectives such as those related to sales, productivity, profitability and industry penetration
• Assisting in developing strategies and materials in support of the Episode Six’s overall solution architecture practice, business development and sales effort
• Contributing to our roadmap, shaping our future solutions
• Providing subject matter expertise to our clients and colleagues
• Traveling as required, mostly in UK region

What experiences and skills are necessary to be successful in this role:

• 10 years of experience in customer-facing roles, solution architecture & technical design, and payments industry with a strong focus on card payments, including credit, debit, and prepaid products
• Hands‑on experience in card processing systems and standards such as ISO 8583, and integration with card networks including Mastercard and Visa
• Excellent communication skills (English) – ability to engage across a broad range of stakeholders at an appropriate level, business or technical
• Ability to articulate ideas/solutions clearly, visually and written
• Experience working with APIs
• Strong technical understanding, capability and willingness to learn and develop skills on a daily basis
• Very driven and self‑motivated, able to work autonomously
• A team player with a ‘can‑do’, entrepreneurial attitude that thrives in an agile, ever-changing world
• Knowledge of payment concepts and global payments landscape; preference to the local regulatory landscape in the US region
• Application architecture/domain expertise in Java based applications and cloud/on‑premise infrastructure

What makes a successful E6er?

• We appreciate the unique backgrounds, skill sets, experiences, and contributions each E6er brings. With a strong culture of respect for all, we foster an inclusive and supportive environment for every E6er to excel and grow.
• We take immense pride in everything we do, no matter how big or small. We work hard, we work smart, and we sweat the details. We are humble enough to know that we do not know it all. We are excited to come to work every day, knowing we will be learning, improving, innovating, and making an impact.
• A people first mentality. Professional development from day 1, a 360 focus on your wellbeing, and the ability to work where you need to, we’re here to support you.

Authorization to work in either the U.S. or Canada is a precondition of employment at E6. We unfortunately are not able to provide employment sponsorship at this time.

Episode Six is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics.

Episode Six is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities who may require assistance during the application or interview process. Please reach out to E6’s Talent Acquisition Team at View email address on click.appcast.io if you need any support.