Solutions Architect — Austin, TX

At 56js, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

About The Role

The Solutions Architect is a senior individual contributor responsible for designing and enabling custom business applications, cloud-based solutions, and enterprise integrations that support 78MV'd strategic growth and digital transformation objectives. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, product teams, engineering teams, and technology leaders to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions that drive operational excellence across the organization.

Leveraging deep expertise in solution architecture, application development, and Microsoft Azure technologies, the Solutions Architect defines solution approaches, integration patterns, and technical designs that align with enterprise standards while supporting business agility. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role serves as a trusted technical advisor, influencing technology decisions through expertise, collaboration, and execution rather than formal authority.

What You'll Do

Custom Application & Cloud Architecture

• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable custom software applications leveraging Microsoft Azure cloud services and modern development frameworks.

• Define application architecture, APIs, integrations, and cloud design patterns supporting enterprise business capabilities.

• Partner with software engineers and product teams to ensure architectural alignment throughout the development lifecycle.

• Establish technical approaches that support scalability, reliability, maintainability, automation, monitoring, and observability for future business growth.

Azure Cloud Architecture

• Design and support Azure-based applications and cloud solutions.

• Leverage Azure services and cloud-native capabilities to improve scalability, reliability, and performance.

• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend solutions that support business objectives.

• Partner with engineering teams to implement cloud architecture best practices.

Business & Technical Partnership

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements and define solution approaches.

• Facilitate architecture discussions and solution discovery sessions.

• Balance business priorities, technical feasibility, cost considerations, and long-term supportability.

• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Integration & Platform Solutions

• Design integrations between custom applications and enterprise platforms such as SAP, Shopify, and other business systems.

• Define API, middleware, and data exchange strategies that support scalable and reliable operations.

• Ensure effective interoperability and business process continuity across systems.

• Support enterprise initiatives involving commerce, supply chain, retail, finance, and corporate technologies.

Solution Delivery & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and project teams throughout the solution lifecycle.

• Resolve complex technical and architectural challenges.

• Maintain architecture documentation, design standards, and technical best practices.

• Identify opportunities to modernize applications, improve performance, and reduce technical debt.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, software engineering, cloud architecture, or related technology disciplines.

• Experience designing custom applications and enterprise-scale technology solutions.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, application architecture, APIs, integrations, and cloud-native technologies.

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and solve complex business and technical challenges through expertise and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting consumer products, retail, eCommerce, supply chain, or distribution organizations.

• Hands-on experience with Azure services such as Container Apps, App Services, Functions, API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and DevOps.

• Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as SAP, Shopify, Salesforce, and related business systems.

• Knowledge of modern architecture patterns including microservices, event-driven architecture, and API-first design.

• Professional cloud or architecture certifications such as Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or equivalent.

Benefits & Perks

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