About Flywheel
Flywheel's suite of digital commerce solutions accelerates growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world's leading brands.
We give clients access to near real-time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit.
With teams across the Americas, Europe, and APAC, we offer a career with real impact, endless growth opportunities, and the support you need to be the best you can be.
The Opportunity
The Solutions Architect will work with Client, Product, and Engineering stakeholders to ensure the platform meets business needs.
You will develop an understanding of our existing IT infrastructure while actively searching for areas of improvement.
You will streamline workflows by implementing innovative technical solutions.
You will ensure the solutions serve the long-term business objectives.
You will evaluate existing and emerging technologies on a regular basis.
What You Will Do
Design the solutions and software architecture alongside the Enterprise Architect to ensure Product and Engineering can implement the solutions according to platform needs Work with key stakeholders to identify problem areas (functional and non-functional) Propose technology solutions to business challenges Drive PoCs, defining the key success (or failure) criteria Write comprehensive documentation in a well-architected fashion Collaborate with Product Owners to translate business requirements into software designs and specifications Participate in and document decisions and outcomes of working meetings with Product Management, Software Engineers, and other stakeholders Define requirements by performing in-depth analysis as needed at the business, systems, and data levels Create relevant diagrams and documents to define and present solutions to the Software Engineering teams Present and discuss proposed requirements, specifications, and solutions to internal and external stakeholders Conduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problems Who You Are
Demonstrate 10+ years of software architecture experience Excellent analytical skills Good understanding of cloud-native infrastructure (AWS preferred) Solid understanding of enterprise-level software and SaaS products Familiarity with coding languages, operating systems, and databases (Java preferred) Understanding of key engineering concepts and principles Understanding of process optimization and deployment Experience working with various infrastructure platforms Ability to organize and prioritize critical projects Interest in new and developing technologies Strong document management skills including Information Architecture Strong capabilities in critical thinking, problem solving, verbal and written documentation, teamwork, collaboration, and ownership Strong interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Capability to collaborate across the whole function BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Working at Flywheel
We are proud to offer all Flywheelers a competitive rewards package and unparalleled career growth opportunities and a supportive, fun, and engaging culture.
We have office hubs across the globe where team members can go to feel productive, inspired, and connected to others - team members go into Hub Offices 3x a week Flexible vacation time Great learning and development opportunities Benefits that help you live your best life Parental leave and benefits Volunteering opportunities If you're looking to connect with teammates on a topic of inclusion and identity, chances are there's an ERG for that.
The Interview Process
Every role starts the same, with an introductory call with someone from our Talent Acquisition team.
We will be looking for company and values-fit as well as your professional experience; there may be some technical role-specific questions during this call.
Every role is different after the initial call, but you can expect to meet several people from the team 1:1, and there might be further skill assessments in the form of a Take Home Assignment/Case Study Presentation or Pair Programming/Live Coding exercise depending on the role.
In your initial call, we will walk you through exactly what to expect the process to be.
Inclusive Workforce
Flywheel Commerce Network's goal is to create a culture where all individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work.
We want all people to feel included and empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals.
Flywheel Commerce Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment.
We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the application and interview process, please let us know at so that we can support you.
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