Ciklum is looking for a Solution Architect to join our team full-time in Bulgaria. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live. About the role: As a Solution Architect, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. Responsibilities: - Identify key business stakeholders and establish communication with - Identify business goals and objectives - Gather primary functionality, quality characteristics of software behavior and given constraints - Elaborate business, information, and technology architectures mapping - An elaborate architecture vision that satisfies architecturally significant requirements, through trade-off analysis, proof of concept implementation, and benchmarking - Set up and manage architecture design and documentation processes - Document and communicate architecture decisions and trade-offs to major stakeholders - Review and validate design decisions made by downstreams and ensure they do satisfy the solution architecture vision Requirements: - Fluent English - Commercial experience in software development (more than 7 years) - Commercial experience in solution architecture design (more than 3 years) - Experience with data management, data integration, and data transformation approaches - Understanding of containerization and orchestration - Understanding SDLC processes and their reasoning - Experience with guiding software development, testing, deployment, and project management - Excellent knowledge in Computer Science, Computing Theory: - Architectural & Design Patterns - Paradigm & Principles - Database theory - Code testing practices - Practical experience with: - Microservices architecture - Cloud technologies (Microsoft Azure): - Azure DevOps - Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) - Azure Databricks - Azure Service Bus - DBMS: - Microsoft SQL - MongoDB - .NET 10 - Business skills: - Excellent client-facing, business consulting, and communication skills - Ability to efficiently communicate verbally and visually - Ability to explain and prove the differences, pros and cons of suggested design decisions - Ability to influence senior client decision makers - Develop long-lasting relationships with business and technical stakeholders - Leading and supporting medium to large size solution delivery projects - Analysis of business, product and technology requirements Desirable: - Certifications on: - Architecture framework (SEI, TOGAF, etc.) - Cloud providers (Microsoft Azure) - Delivery processes (SAFe, Agile, etc) - Experience with: - Release Management tools & Configuration Management tools - Infrastructure as a code tools - Experience in Pre-sales, Proposal/Bid preparation - Databricks experience is a plus Personal skills: - Ability to relate positively to and engage with a wide range of people - Strong self-motivation, reliable and flexible team-player. High attention to details - Always seeking to improve processes and suggest alternative better solutions - Be ready to embrace change, be flexible What`s in it for you? - Regular salary reviews based on performance - Corporate events: webinars, offline parties, and meetups - Internal Mobility Program - Tailored education path (including full access to Udemy, certifications, etc.) - 25 paid days off: 20 business days of vacation per calendar year + 5 undocumented sick leave days - Additional health insurance - 100% company-covered Multisport card, with discounts available for family members About us: At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. Since expanding to Bulgaria in 2022, we’ve been building a fast-growing team that thrives on learning, collaboration, and innovation. Join us on this exciting journey and help shape the future of our delivery center. Want to learn more about us? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn. Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum! Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.

• Drive new programs that enhance technical sales collaboration • Plan and execute end-to-end field and customer technical events • Develop the solution and field team’s subject matter expertise • Engage and collaborate across product management and marketing • Execute on strategic initiatives in collaboration with other teams

• Act as a trusted advisor to customers and partners, shaping how they use PIM to drive business outcomes • Design scalable, future-proof solution architectures across data models, integrations, and workflows • Work across sales, product, and delivery teams to influence both pre-sales and implementation success • Drive innovation through AI and automation to improve data quality, efficiency, and customer experience • Lead the design of end-to-end PIM solutions, including data models, business processes, integrations, and governance frameworks • Run workshops, discovery sessions, and stakeholder interviews to understand business goals and product data challenges • Support and guide implementation teams (both Inriver and partners), ensuring architectural integrity, quality standards, and alignment with best practices • Share expertise across internal teams including Product Management and Support.

• Engage with clients to understand their requirements and advise on appropriate solution architectures • Collaborate with Product Managers to ensure alignment between client needs and solution design • Work closely with Delivery Managers to oversee the architecture approach during solution deployment • Explore a range of possibilities and creative alternatives to identify the most effective solutions • Ensure that designed solutions are implemented in accordance with client expectations and company standards • Assist in identifying, specifying, and selecting off-the-shelf components to meet client needs • Provide ongoing support and guidance to clients throughout the implementation process • Maintain awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve solutions