Solution Architect - Engine by Starling

At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. 

Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. 

Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success.

We are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. We are looking for future leaders to come and join our team, to build client relationships, and work with them to understand their needs and how we can solve them with Engine’s technology.

Who are Engine by Starling

Engine by Starling is transforming the banking landscape with our cutting-edge core banking software. Originally developed to power Starling, our cloud-native SaaS platform is now enabling banks and financial institutions globally to modernize operations and deliver exceptional digital banking experiences. 

We are headquartered in London with offices in Dublin, Sydney and Dubai. We've recently launched in North America where we are establishing an East Coast HQ, as well as our presence in Canada. 

This role will be based in the Charlotte, NC, our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance. The role will involve regular national and across north America with some international travel, .

About the role

As a Solution Architect (SA) you will use your understanding of the Engine technology and architecture to explain the Engine product, uncover client requirements and support the design of client solutions.

You will be involved in both the sales and delivery phases of a project as well as ongoing client success, collaborating with teams across Engine in Technology, Delivery, Product, Client Success and Business Development.
Supporting these activities on client sites means the role will require travel around North America, and occasional further travel.

What you'll get to do:

This role blends deep technical expertise with strong communication and collaboration skills. You'll become an Engine expert, understanding its architecture, technology, and functionality, allowing you to effectively communicate its capabilities and value to both technical and non-technical audiences.

You’ll lead on technical designs during the Engine implementation phase, building relationships with a variety of stakeholders within clients and SI partners such as their Engineering leads and Service Owners. 

You will work closely with our clients and SI partners on the technical detail of implementing Engine, providing solutions to identified requirements and working with our Product and engineering teams to fulfil them.  Your contributions will also extend to shaping Engine's product roadmap and supporting existing clients with additional capabilities to meet their strategic aims.  You’ll help them maximise Engine’s current and future capabilities to solve their requirements and meticulously document scope and roadmap decisions to guide subsequent delivery waves, bringing in expertise from our Product Owners and engineering teams where required.

You will also be a technical champion for our existing clients, ensuring their ongoing success. This includes taking ownership of the technical aspects of client deliveries, collaborating closely with our SI partners to overcome challenges and achieve seamless integrations. You'll provide expert guidance to client engineering teams, using documentation, API specifications, and sequence diagrams to foster a deep understanding of Engine's architecture and functionalities. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with our Client Success team to troubleshoot technical issues, translate client needs into new technical requirements, and architect innovative solutions that enhance the Engine platform.

Requirements

Must Have

• Experience of end-to-end software engineering / solution architecture across the software delivery lifecycle
• Experience with software service design and integration, such as RESTful APIs, OpenAPI specification and sequence diagrams
• Experience of cloud infrastructure and large-scale cloud applications
• Experience working in a client-facing role and building relationships with stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills. Experience delivering complex messaging to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience relating to retail or business banking, core banking, card processing or payments.
• Experience of delivery and implementation of core banking or large-scale digital transformation programmes, application migration and solution integration 
• Commercial acumen with experience of building business cases
• Experience in a SaaS organisation in a Client Solutions or Client Engineering role
• Knowledge of financial regulations around the world

About you

• You have a focus on delivery and getting things done for a client
• You have the ability to work well with people from a variety of levels, roles and technical backgrounds
• You’re able to communicate clearly about technical subjects
• You’re comfortable working in a varied role, collaboratively in a team, with a flat structure
• You’re comfortable travelling nationally to our London office (initial upskilling will require a period of time working with our Engineers & Product team in London)
• You’re comfortable travelling internationally

Interview Process

Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team:

• First Interview (45 mins) - Phone/Video call with existing Engine team members.
• Second Architecture Interview, including small presentation/system design (90 mins)
• Final Interview (30 mins)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
• 401(k) with company match of 100% of the first 4%
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability, and Life and AD&D insurance
• Optional ancillary benefits such as Short-term Disability, Accident Insurance, Legal & ID Protection, and more
• 20 days annual vacation PTO and 11 Paid Holidays

You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren’t sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We’re on a mission to radically reshape banking – and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we’re proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems.

Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.