Solutions Architect (GCP)

Job Description

hedgehog lab is a human-centred global tech consultancy. What sets us apart? Our unwavering commitment to going above and beyond, meeting every challenge with passion and curiosity. We take immense pride in our role as trusted partners for businesses worldwide, where we harness cutting-edge technologies to sculpt digital products that not only meet but exceed expectations, leaving a lasting impact on our clients and their industries.

Our culture thrives on turning constraints into catalysts for innovation, empowering our team to unleash their full potential and deliver unparalleled value to our clients. Beyond our award-winning work, we’re also known for our Flexa-certified company culture.

We’re looking for a passionate Solutions Architect who’s committed to delivering products that cut through the complexities of digital transformation and bring valuable business visions to life.

The Opportunity

Working across our technology, delivery and commercial teams, as a solution architect you will understand client requirements, engage with the client’s technical team, plan, estimate and help present technical solutions. You will bring your experience to bear in designing modern, supportable solutions for our customers. Your role doesn’t end there, once going into build you will provide support for the build team from an architectural stand-point as they navigate the build and delivery.

• Responsible for sharing knowledge with commercial staff, and engaging potential clients in making sound decisions, and providing technical leadership and guidance throughout the entire process of projects.
• You will enable us to have confidence that we have architected and built our software correctly, and to industry best practices. Though you will be accountable for driving forward our technology standards and vision, this will be done collaboratively with the wider technology group.
• You are proficient and have relevant technology experience, able to write and understand at least one language and have a strong understanding of building solutions native to the cloud.

Requirements

• Previous experience of development in at least one modern development language.
• A strong understanding of both frontend and backend technologies
• Deep knowledge of the services and capabilities GCP is essential
• Experience of how components are designed and interact to form an efficient, cohesive, and functional, system
• Strong focus on quality, with a proven track record of consistently delivering high-quality work with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience of automation and testing would be preferable
• Previous experience of working in an advisory / consultancy role
• Previous experience of working to provide pre-sales estimations for new projects and or clients.
• Be able to provide the commercial team with technical advice, especially in relation to projects and clients
• Earn the trust and confidence of clients to become their technical advisor
• Earn the trust and confidence of our technical teams in designing systems that fit our strategy.

About You

• Passionate with a desire to deliver world-class products
• Detail oriented and customer focused, with the ability to think big. This opportunity involves working on technical solutions with global clients
• An ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• An excellent communicator (verbally and written), capable of inspiring colleagues and clients, especially at the CXO level
• Open to feedback from your team to benefit client relationships
• Always eager to learn and to share knowledge
• Comfortable with pressure and deadlines and can work in a fast paced environment

Interview Process

Stage 1️⃣ - Introductory call with our Talent Acquisition Advisor, via Google Meets (30 minutes)

Stage 2️⃣ - Meet the team call with our Solutions Architect, or CTO via Google Meets (30 minutes)

Stage 3️⃣ - Presentation + Interview with our Solutions Architect and our CTO, Ed, via Google Meets (1 hour 30 minutes)

Why hedgehog lab?

• Ranked by Clutch for mobile app development
• We work with clients of all sizes, from startups to FTSE 100 companies across a range of sectors. If you want to build your portfolio, this is the place to do it. Check out some of our past client work here!
• A transparent and open company culture based on trust, where politics is shunned and everyone works as a team.
• Our People are our greatest asset, and we are so proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work, as rated by 91% of our business.
• We’re a fully Flexified Employer, certified by Flexa. We know a one size fits all approach doesn’t work for everyone, we work with our employees to establish a model that benefits both parties.
• Check out our Glassdoor reviews!

What We Offer

🏖️ 36 days paid holidays (20 paid days in Bulgaria), including bank holidays.

🏡 Flexible working environment. We’re a remote-first company, as well as offering office environments for those who prefer a hybrid approach.

👶 Enhanced maternity policy. Our maternity policy offers enhanced maternity pay above the statutory amount (UK only).

🧠 A transparent and open company culture where politics are shunned and everyone works as a team.

📖 Annual learning & development budget plus 4 days L&D leave, which renews every year.

💙 Annual wellbeing budget plus 2 paid wellbeing days to use as you feel fit.

💌 Free therapy sessions with Spill. Mental health is paramount to us. Our partner, Spill, is a Slack-integrated therapy app available to all our staff at no extra cost.

💰 Bippit financial wellbeing service to give everyone a professionally-qualified financial expert to alleviate money stresses (UK only).

🏥 Bupa health plan. This cash plan covers UK employees claiming an amount of cash back for things like optical, dental and therapies.

🥳 Monthly payday socials and annual Summer and Christmas parties. We also like to celebrate important cultural milestones.

🚴‍♀️ Cycle-to-Work scheme (UK only).

💻 Company-supplied Apple Mac.

👪 Family-friendly, backed by enhanced parental and adoption policies.

🌍 Inclusive environment. We never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, genetics, disability or age. From menopausal support to neurodivergent adjustments, we’ll continue to foster an inclusive culture at the lab where everyone can let their authentic selves shine.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At hedgehog lab, our team is our greatest asset.

We believe that having diversity within our team is integral to doing our best work and creating the most innovative products for our customers. We will continue to foster an inclusive culture at the lab where everyone can be their authentic selves and thrive.

We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to our roles and we don’t discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, genetics, disability or age.

If you require any adjustments to submit an application for a vacancy, or if you require any reasonable adjustment should you be invited to interview then please contact Holly Orange, Talent Acquisition Adviser, at holly.orange@hedgehoglab.com

We are a family friendly employer with a culture based on trust, autonomy and flexibility.

We are always learning and our policies and processes are ever evolving to make sure that they’re in line with this statement.