Robots & Pencils hiring Solutions Architect • Remote (Work from Home) | Himalayas
Robots & PencilsRP

Solutions Architect

Robots & Pencils is a digital innovation firm that helps clients use mobile, web, and AI technologies to transform their organizations. They focus on developing consumer applications, enterprise software, and education platforms by blending technology with a human-first approach.

Robots & Pencils

Employee count: 51-200

Overview

At Robots & Pencils, we fuse innovation, strategy, and exceptional technical talent to craft

digital solutions that drive transformation and growth for clients across the globe. As a

Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing robust architectures for digital

products, contributing to new business opportunities, and aligning client visions with

high-performance technical solutions.

This role calls for a seasoned technology leader with strong architecture expertise,

consulting experience, and the ability to lead technical discovery, design, and delivery with

confidence and creativity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Architecture & Design

  • Develop scalable, high-performing digital solutions aligned with client objectives and
  • industry best practices.
  • Lead technical architecture and estimation during pre-sales, including resource
  • planning, delivery timelines, and team composition.
  • Translate strategic business goals into effective architecture frameworks.
  • Work collaboratively with clients to define product vision, timelines, scope, and
  • roadmaps.

2. Business Development & Client Engagement

  • Support Robots & Pencils' growth by participating in sales pursuits, providing
  • technical insight and leadership.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping bridge the gap between business
  • challenges and technology solutions.
  • Assist in preparing proposals and presenting architectural strategies to stakeholders.

3. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Champion technical excellence across cross-functional teams, ensuring architectural
  • consistency and scalability.
  • Mentor and guide engineering teams on architecture best practices and
  • implementation approaches.
  • Leverage client feedback to continuously evolve R&P’s solution delivery frameworks.

Qualifications & Skills

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering and digital solution design.
  • Proven success in consulting or pre-sales environments within a technology services
  • or digital agency setting.
  • Expertise in designing and leading delivery of complex systems across cloud and
  • modern tech stacks (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and storytelling skills with technical and
  • non-technical audiences.
  • Strategic thinker with a business-first mindset and strong technical execution.
  • Experience with full-stack development and agile delivery methodologies.

Location:Remote

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Location requirements

Open to candidates from all countries.

Hiring timezones

Worldwide

About Robots & Pencils

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At Robots & Pencils, we are at the forefront of digital innovation, revolutionizing how businesses leverage technology to achieve transformative growth. Since our inception in 2009, we've embraced the then-contrarian view that mobile would be more impactful than the internet itself. This foresight has positioned us as a leader in a world of unprecedented technological acceleration. Our core philosophy blends the sciences with the humanities—the 'Robots' with the 'Pencils'—fusing deep platform expertise with a human-first approach to design and strategy. We empower our clients by developing consumer applications, transformative enterprise software, and pioneering education platforms. Our expertise extends to operationalizing frontier technologies like machine learning, bots, and conversational user interfaces, enabling organizations to gain early and distinct advantages to future-proof their operations.

Our approach is centered on creating a company designed to attract and retain exceptional talent, amassing a team of hyper-skilled individuals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and creating previously inconceivable products. We partner with clients, from startups to global enterprises, to unlock unknown potential through data intelligence and industry experience. We craft user interactions that delight and inspire, always prioritizing the human experience. Our industry-leading, in-house talent meticulously crafts each line of code, delivering on the boldest ideas. We've developed our own groundbreaking products, such as Missions (now Slack's Workflow Builder), and an AI-powered Q&A engine, showcasing our commitment to continuous innovation. By fostering a culture of ongoing experimentation through initiatives like our FunLabs, we ensure our team remains at the leading edge of technology, bringing that cutting-edge knowledge to elevate our clients' digital experiences and technological capabilities. We are dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of the digital landscape, transforming their businesses and creating what's next.

Employee benefits

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401K/RRSP matching

Provides 401K/RRSP matching.

Health & wellness events

Organizes health and wellness events.

R&P branded swag

Provides company branded merchandise.

Flexible work schedule

Prioritizes work-life balance with flexible hours.

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