The Solution Architect leads discovery and requirements definition, designs secure and scalable technology solutions, and guides multidisciplinary teams through architecture decisions and delivery across deep tech programmes.
Customer Solution Architect (m/f/d)
๐ Description
- Lead technical discovery to understand enterprise IT environments, deployment workflows, and security needs.
- Translate customer requirements into scalable architecture proposals.
- Build tailored demos and proofs of concept to demonstrate technical feasibility.
- Present complex technical concepts to developers, executives, and other stakeholders.
- Share market insights to inform product roadmaps and go-to-market strategy.
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Product to support customer success.
๐ ๏ธ Requirements
- Hands-on experience in solution architecture, pre-sales, DevOps, or platform engineering.
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD, Docker or Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure.
- Ability to turn complex problems into clear, scalable architecture concepts.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for technical and business audiences.
- Comfort working across complex enterprise environments and with diverse stakeholders.
โจ Benefits
- 32 days of paid time off โ 30 regular vacation days plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off
- Meal allowance โ up to 15 digital vouchers per month, adding up to over โฌ100 net for you
- Flexibility โ hybrid work setup with mobile work options and flexibility around core hours
- Job-Rad โ lease a bike through us, tax-free
- Gym access โ stay active on site (Karlsruhe office only)
- Employee events โ from team offsites to regular get-togethers
- Company pension scheme โ company-supported pension to set you up for later
- Great public transport links โ both offices are within walking distance of tram and metro stops
Full job description
About Codesphere
Codesphere is a Virtual Cloud Provider from Germany building the future of sovereign cloud infrastructure. Our platform gives enterprises and governments full sovereignty without giving up modern cloud capability โ a vision recently validated by a series of multi-million European government tenders.
Since our founding in Karlsruhe in 2020, weโve expanded into an international team of 60+ experts. Based in Karlsruhe and Munich and backed by top-tier investors, we are chasing a bold vision.
Weโre scaling fast and would love for you to join us and grow alongside us ๐
Summary
In this role, you're the link between what the market needs and what we build โ working closely with Sales to win deals and with Engineering to make sure every customer insight shapes our roadmap.
What you'll drive
You lead in-depth technical discovery sessions to understand enterprise customers' IT landscapes, deployment workflows, and security requirements.
You translate customer needs into scalable, effective architecture proposals that bring the value of Codesphere to life.
You build tailored demos, showcases, and proof-of-concepts to demonstrate technical feasibility and the superiority of our solution.
You present complex topics confidently to diverse audiences โ from individual developers to C-level executives.
You gather technical insights from the market and help continuously sharpen our product roadmap and go-to-market strategy.
What makes you a great fit
You have hands-on experience in roles such as Solution Architecture, Pre-Sales, DevOps, or Platform Engineering.
You hold a degree in a relevant field or bring equivalent experience.
You bring deep knowledge of modern development workflows (CI/CD), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure.
You can quickly grasp complex problems and translate them into clear, scalable architecture concepts.
You communicate technical concepts effectively to any audience and are confident presenting to both technical and business stakeholders.
You're comfortable navigating complex enterprise environments and working with a wide range of stakeholders.
You enjoy close collaboration across Sales, Engineering, and Product to drive customer success together.
What's in it for you
32 days of paid time off โ 30 regular vacation days plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off
Meal allowance โ up to 15 digital vouchers per month, adding up to over โฌ100 net for you
Flexibility โ hybrid work setup with mobile work options and flexibility around core hours
Steep learning curve โ fast-moving environment, real ownership, and a front-row seat to scaling a company
Job-Rad โ lease a bike through us, tax-free
Gym access โ stay active on site (Karlsruhe office only)
Employee events โ from team offsites to regular get-togethers
Company pension scheme โ company-supported pension to set you up for later
Great public transport links โ both offices are within walking distance of tram and metro stops
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