Solutions Architect, Platforms

Stripe is seeking a Solutions Architect, Platforms to join their team. This role involves building trusted relationships with C-level executives and technical decision-makers to provide thought leadership and solve mission-critical business challenges. The Solutions Architect will architect business models, drive new monetization opportunities, and expand Stripe's footprint within existing accounts.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a similar customer-facing engineering role such as solution consultant, solutions architect, or sales engineer, for a global software enterprise.
• Executive engagement skills and presence, with an ability to establish strong relationships with key decision makers and build credibility at all levels.
• Effective group-facilitation skills and confidence in proposing and leading customer meetings to gain strategic footing and pursue opportunities.
• Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle and API architecture.
• Outstanding spoken and written communication skills, presentation skills, and confidence in explaining complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Connect, Stripe's solution for enabling platform payments, exploring its various features, and integration methodologies.
• Gather an in-depth understanding of Stripe's Payments and Billing systems and their applicability across diverse business models to beneficially cater to individual clients' and their customers' needs.
• Ability to understand how a wide variety of applications such as ERP, CRM, Billing, Tax and legacy systems interact with each other in a platform technology stack/ecosystem.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities while working with multiple strategic opportunities and customers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work at a leading financial infrastructure platform
• Collaborative and innovative work environment