Lead Solutions Architect

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to join our mission of creating the modern and secure developer workplace, where efficiency, security, and innovation converge. This role focuses on shaping the direction of the future of efficiency in application development, DevOps, and data security by working on Citrix's cutting-edge new developer platform based on a Secure Cloud Development Environment.

As a Lead Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in deploying, configuring, and optimizing secure, scalable, and innovative solutions that empower developers and enterprises to thrive in a dynamic and secure ecosystem. You will work closely with customers to deploy the platform and optimize their infrastructure, collaborating with the engineering team to ensure successful implementation and integration. As the boots on the ground at key Citrix customers, you will provide hands-on support and guidance, driving impactful architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Leadership

• Deploy and configure scalable, secure, and innovative software architectures for our next-generation developer platform.

• Lead the development of key features, optimizations, and integrations that enhance the modern and secure developer workplace.

• Champion strategies that drive customer process improvements in application development, DevOps, and data security, based on the features of the platform, reinforcing the vision of a modern developer platform.

• Develop prototypes, proof of concepts (PoCs), and initial frameworks to set standards for the engineering team, ensuring alignment with the principles of efficient and secure development.

Cross-team Collaboration

• Contribute to the technical product roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and advancing the capabilities of the modern and secure developer workplace.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, fostering a positive culture of collaboration and learning.

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver impactful solutions that emphasize security, efficiency, and innovation.

Customer Success

• Based on your experience and customer exposure, advocate for best practices in secure development and modern DevOps methodologies that support the goals of a secure and efficient developer environment.

• Engage with customers and partners to understand their needs and ensure our solutions align with the long-term goals and vision of a modern and secure developer workplace.

• Foster adoption of the platform by collaborating with customers to ensure successful integration and implementation. Provide training, technical support, and guidance when necessary to drive customer success and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior technical role, such as Senior Engineer, Architect, or Distinguished Engineer, with expertise in system design, distributed architectures, and scalable solutions.

• Strong understanding of the code development process, including best practices, pipelines, and workflows, and leveraging DevOps principles, tools, and practices to streamline development and operations.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms, Kubernetes, containers, and virtualization technologies, with familiarity in integrating Citrix DaaS products into enterprise environments.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience in customer or partner-facing roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Cloud Development Environments and developer platforms, as well as their role and applications in modern software engineering workflows.

• Knowledge of data security practices, especially as they pertain to code development, deployment, operations, and infrastructure security.

• Experience leading projects or initiatives with significant business or technical impact, including creating PoCs and setting technical direction for teams.

• Exposure to product management or business strategy concepts.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of innovation, working on a cutting-edge developer platform that redefines the modern and secure developer workplace.

• Shape the future of application development, DevOps, and Cloud Development Environments with a focus on efficiency and security.

• Join a collaborative team that values growth, creativity, and technical excellence, and supports professional development and career progression.

Compensation may vary depending on your location, qualifications including job-related education, training, experience, licensure, and certification, that could result at a level outside of these ranges. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus, and sales incentives depending on the terms of the applicable plan and role as well as individual performance. NYC generally ranges: $137,176-$205,764 CA generally ranges: $143,139-$214,709 All other locations fall under our General State range: $119,283-$178,925 Benefits may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Cloud Software Group and the country where you work. U.S. based employees are typically offered access to healthcare, life insurance and disability benefits, 401(k) plan and company match, among others. This requisition has no specific deadline for completion.

About Us:

Cloud Software Group is one of the world’s largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users around the globe. When you join Cloud Software Group, you are making a difference for real people, each of whom count on our suite of cloud-based products to get work done — from anywhere. Members of our team will tell you that we value passion for technology and the courage to take risks. Everyone is empowered to learn, dream, and build the future of work. We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap -- a moment of immense evolution and growth. And we need your expertise and experience to do it. Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud.

Cloud Software Group is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation status), marital status, military service, protected veteran status, political activity or affiliation, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave and other protected classifications.

Cloud Software Group will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history and conduct the recruiting process in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance. For access to the laws see the following links: California FCA and Los Angeles FCO .

If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any part of the application process, please contact us at (800) 424-8749, HR directly via (954) 229-6896 or email at [email protected] for assistance.