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Candescent · 2 days ago

Solution Architect

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Candescent is a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions, transforming digital banking with intelligent solutions. The Solutions Architect will act as a bridge between customer IT requirements and innovative solutions, managing complex opportunities and ensuring high-quality delivery while mitigating risks.

BankingFinancial ServicesSaaS

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead complex opportunities typically exceeding $1.0 million and multi-service offerings

Gather and analyze customer requirements across:

Cloud-native infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform, AWS)

API-based integration (REST, OpenAPI, GraphQL)

Authentication and identity management (OAuth 2.0, SAML)

Microservices and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Coordinate subject matter experts and manage resource teams for solution costing and development

Conduct comprehensive due diligence with clients and internal delivery organizations

Identify and mitigate risks related to custom development timelines and system integration challenges

Provide technical presales support to sales teams

Develop and deliver compelling presentations to current and prospective customers using business intelligence tools (architectural diagrams, SOW documents)

Collaborate with pricing analysts to ensure operational commitments translate accurately into cost assumptions

Work as liaison within cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Implementation, Customer Success, InfoSec, and Finance

Serve as subject matter expert on specialized offerings:

Digital onboarding and account opening platforms

Cloud migration strategies for legacy banking infrastructure

Data architecture, dashboards, and real-time insights (BigQuery, Looker, Tableau)

Scalable customer engagement and messaging platforms

Qualification

Cloud architectureCore banking integrationAPI-based integrationMicroservices orchestrationFintech ecosystem familiarityData architectureProject managementBusiness acumenExceptional communicationCreative problem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree highly preferred (may be substituted with demonstrated career progression)

4-8 years of experience in IT services, cloud architecture, and enterprise software delivery

Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in demanding environments

Independent risk assessment capabilities with strong contingency planning skills

Business acumen with demonstrated success in negotiating upsell opportunities and margin improvements

Core banking platform integration experience (FIS, Fiserv, Jack Henry)

Fintech ecosystem familiarity (Salesforce, cloud-native CRMs, real-time payments, digital identity platforms)

Cloud architecture understanding (Google Cloud, AWS)

Exceptional communication abilities, both verbal and written

Strong presentation and documentation expertise, including experience with SOWs, architecture diagrams, and commercial proposals

Project management proficiency in dynamic, deadline-driven environments

Creative problem-solving to develop innovative solutions that exceed client expectations

Company

Candescent

Candescent is a digital banking platform that offers online banking, account openings, and digital transaction services.

Founded in 2024

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.candescent.com/

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