Instacart · 5 months ago
Senior Solution Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$203K/yr - $214K/yr
7+ years expInstacart is transforming the grocery industry and seeks an exceptional Senior Solution Architect to own technical design and solutioning responsibilities with enterprise-scale Retail partners. In this role, you will develop strategic relationships and generate creative solution designs that bridge business needs with technical possibilities.
Delivery ServiceE-CommerceGroceryShopping
Responsibilities
End-to-End Solution Design: Own comprehensive solution architecture from conception to implementation, identifying system & business needs, generating innovative proposals, and driving execution through to successful launch
Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and nurture relationships with both technical and business stakeholders at Enterprise Retail Partners, communicating complex technical concepts in clear, actionable terms for various audiences
Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner and coordinate with multiple internal Instacart teams, ensuring alignment between Product, Design, and Engineering to drive project success
Technical Expertise: Serve as the technical authority on Instacart's scalable platform and external-facing APIs, ensuring integration excellence and architectural integrity
Operational Excellence: Develop tools, processes, and documentation with intent to scale partnerships and continuously improve solution deliveryIntegration
Mastery: Design and implement seamless integration strategies between Instacart's systems and partner technologies, ensuring interoperability and performance
Problem Solving: Analyze complex technical challenges and business requirements to design elegant, scalable solutions that address current needs while supporting future growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent technical field
Proven track record (7+ years) as a Solution Architect or Software Engineer working on complex system integrations
Strong sense of ownership and ability to drive results in ambiguous environments
Experience with code/scripting/automation or data engineering (primarily SQL) with hands-on technical capabilities
Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong collaboration skills, particularly in partnering with Technical Project Managers
Experience designing and implementing API and integration solutions at scale
Experience in client-facing or consulting roles working with enterprise customers
Track record of solving complex business challenges with external partners
Preferred
Experience with retail technology systems and e-commerce platforms
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern software engineering practices
Background in working with stakeholders at various levels, with an ability to align business needs to practical, impactful solutions
Deep understanding of integration technologies (API Gateway, ESB, middleware, etc.)
Expert experience in rest API development and debugging
Benefits
Eligible for a new hire equity grant
Annual refresh grants
Company
Instacart
Instacart is an online grocery platform that offers same-day delivery and pickup services for retailers and consumers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.92BKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceTiger Global ManagementD1 Capital Partners
2023-09-19IPO
2021-11-01Private Equity· $232M
2021-09-05Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Chris Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Leonardo
Co-Founder
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