Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect Join our team! Apply for this job! Who we Are At Grant Thornton Greece , we’re not just part of a global network of 80,000 professionals across 156 countries. We’re independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity to create a better, more personal experience for our clients and our team. Our mission? To deliver expertise in a way that goes beyond — Personal, Proactive, and Agile. We don’t predict the future here—we shape it. 🚀 Milestones WE are Proud of 🏆 Great Place to Work certified for four years running! 🌟 Best Workplaces Hellas for 2025 & 2026! 👩‍💼 Best Workplaces for Women for four consecutive years! ⭐ Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting for 2025 & 2026! 🌈 Proud members of the Diversity Charter Greece and certified with the SHARE Equality Label 🏠 Flexible way of Working (Hybrid) 🧠 Coaching & Counseling from Senior Professionals The role in detail As a Solutions Architect , you will be the technical thought leader bridging business vision with engineering execution. You’ll architect and design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. Acting as the technical authority, you’ll collaborate closely with delivery and pre-sales teams to design solutions that are both technically sound and commercially viable. You’ll lead architecture discussions, define the end-to-end solution design across application, data, and cloud layers. This role demands equal parts technical depth , strategic thinking , and communication excellence . The key responsibilities of this role will include: Analyze , design , and architect modern software solutions following modular, microservices or event-driven principles. Lead the definition of cloud-native architectures leveraging Azure (preferred), AWS, or hybrid environments. Design scalable, secure, and highly available architectures integrating backend , frontend , AI and Data components. Define database schemas and data flows across relational (Postgres, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) systems. Mentor and guide cross-functional development teams (Frontend, Backend, AI & Data, DevOps). Collaborate with the DevOps team on deployment strategies using Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps. Support integration of ML models and data-driven components in collaboration with the AI Center of Excellence. Partner with pre-sales and business development teams to design innovative solutions that address client challenges. Translate business and functional requirements into high-level technical architectures and solution proposals. Work closely with Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Development team to align solutions with business objectives. Communicate technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. To be successful at this role you need the following (hard and soft skills): Proven experience designing solutions based on Java (Spring / Spring Boot) in modular or a microservices architecture. Strong background in event-driven systems , message queues , and component-based architecture . Deep understanding of relational databases (Postgres, MySQL) and data modeling principles . Experience designing high-availability , scalable , and secure solutions (RBAC, OAuth2, encryption). Solid grasp of cloud architectures (Azure preferred; AWS a plus). Strong technical writing skills and ability to produce clear, structured, and persuasive documentation. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and align multiple stakeholders. Have hands-on experience with Azure cloud , Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes. Bonus points: Experience in Data Engineering and implementing AI/Machine Learning solutions will be a strong asset Have practical experience with NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, etc.). Understand DevOps and automation best practices. Have hands-on experience with Azure AKS, Terraform, or infrastructure as code. What’s in it for You? At Grant Thornton Greece, we believe that great work deserves great rewards! Here’s what you can look forward to: 🌈 Diverse and inclusive workplace 🏋️‍♂️ Friendly, Dynamic Working environment 💰 Competitive Salary & Bonus 🩺 Insurance Program for all GT members 👩‍🏫 Fully funded Training & Professional Qualifications 🏖 Extra Days-off : August Freedays, Volunteering Days 🏃🏽‍♂️ Corporate Sports Teams (e.g., Running, Basketball, Volleyball) 🎁 Exclusive Discounts: Special offers and discounts for employees 🚗 Company Car (depending on job level) Ready to Go Beyond? If you're imagining a career that’s anything but ordinary, then Grant Thornton Greece is the place for you! We don’t just do business as usual—we go beyond. Ready to take that leap? Simply upload your up-to-date CV , hit "apply", and we’ll handle the rest! ✨ We are Grant Thornton . We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. #WelcomeToMore #GoBeyondWithUs Department Technology Location Athens Remote status Hybrid Contract type Full-time Seniority Senior Athens About Grant Thornton The Grant Thornton culture is one of our most valuable assets and has steered us in the right direction for more than 100 years. Today's world demands a culture that embraces change. We welcome fresh thinking and encourage people throughout the network to bring something new. We focus on creating physical and virtual environments that promote health and wellbeing; psychologically safe places where people can be themselves, able to speak out, challenge, contribute fully and expect to be treated with respect and fairness. Our open-minded culture leaves space for a diverse range of opinions that can challenge conventional thinking. Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor