Senior Solutions Architect (Alberta)

Upsun is a cloud application platform built for today's hybrid teams, enabling AI agents to write and test code while humans focus on solving problems that matter. Developers, DevOps engineers, and platform teams use Upsun to build, ship, and scale confidently without wrestling with backend infrastructure. Predictable performance, even at scale Secure, compliant environments by default Real‑time observability and profiling built in Cloning, configuration, and provisioning in seconds AI‑ready features that plug directly into your stack Upsunners form a remote, global workforce that thrives on curiosity, a thirst for knowledge, and the eagerness for creative ideas and cultures. Impact of a Senior Solutions Architect As a Senior Solutions Architect you will spearhead the go‑to‑market launch of our new AI‑native software development platform. In a zero‑to‑one role, you will be one of the first faces of the product, translating feedback from design partners into a roadmap for product and engineering teams. What to expect Win Early Customers: Own the technical relationship with design partners and prospects, leading discovery and solution design to turn interest into long‑term adoption. Drive the Market Feedback Loop: Serve as the bridge to Product and Engineering, synthesizing customer signals and workflow gaps to drive the product’s evolution. Pressure‑Test GTM Motion: Partner with Sales to develop the playbook, defining positioning, demo narratives, qualification criteria, and competitive framing based on real‑world conversations. Scale the Technical Foundation: Build and maintain demo environments, reference architectures, integration prototypes, and sample code that showcase the product’s credibility. Technical Leadership: Act as a peer to senior engineering leaders and executives, delivering tailored technical workshops and briefings while handling complex architectural questions, security objections, and RFP‑style technical requirements. Knowledge Transfer: As the product matures, hand off processes and assets to the broader organization, ensuring the next wave of solutions engineers can ramp quickly. What you bring Foundational Solutions Engineering: 7+ years of experience in solutions engineering or architecture at a developer tools, platform, or infrastructure company, with a track record of co‑owning revenue. Hands‑on Technical Depth: Comfortable writing code and scripting to stand up integrations; strong fluency in cloud infrastructure, containerization, and CI/CD. AI‑Native Expertise: Deep understanding of how AI reshapes the SDLC, with hands‑on experience building with AI agents and speaking credibly about prompt optimization and agentic workflows. Pioneer Mindset: Comfortable with ambiguity and proactive in creating clarity in undefined situations; a self‑starter who drives outcomes without a pre‑existing playbook. Compelling Storytelling: Exceptional demo and communication skills; able to turn a nascent feature into a compelling business outcome for a technical audience. Advanced Project Management: Experience juggling multiple high‑stakes design partners and internal stakeholders simultaneously while operating autonomously and fostering cross‑functional alignment. Bonus Level 5+ AI Adoption: Identify as Level 5 or higher on Steve Yegge’s eight levels of AI adoption. Zero‑to‑One Experience: Proven experience launching a completely new product or category from scratch. Where we hire We hire remotely, with a focus on candidates legally authorized to work in Canada or the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. What we offer A product you can believe in – transforming how businesses build and manage web applications, driven by positive impact as a B Corp. An award‑winning workplace – recognized by Forbes’ Top 30 Companies for Remote Jobs and France’s Best Workplaces for Women. A culture that values your voice – a flexible, inclusive work environment where ideas shape our growth. A global team – collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds across the world. Benefits and perks – comprehensive healthcare coverage (UK, Canada, France, Spain, USA), company stock options. You belong here Upsun celebrates diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to bring your whole self to work. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know. As set forth in Remote Woman’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2op1w8