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Solution Architect

Akoya
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States; New York, New York, United States; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Customer Solutions
Salary
$140,000 - $170,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent hands-on professional experience
  • 10+ years of experience in a client-facing role
  • A minimum of 4–6 years of hands-on technical and design experience
  • Proficiency in Go, with working exposure to JavaScript (Node.js), Python, or Java
  • Deep, hands-on knowledge of RESTful JSON APIs, including designing, testing, and troubleshooting them
  • Hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting Delegated Authorization frameworks (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML)
Nice to have
  • Hands-on cloud experience, preferably AWS (IAM, API Gateway, Lambda, VPC/networking)
  • Experience working in a fintech or other regulated financial services environment
  • Familiarity with open banking / financial data standards: Financial Data Exchange (FDX), OFX, and FIX
  • Working knowledge of security and privacy compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2)
  • Prior experience as a Solutions Architect, Sales/Systems Engineer, or Developer Advocate in a technical pre-sales or customer-facing role
What the job really is

The Solution Architect at Akoya serves as a technical liaison between the company's API-based network and its customers, engaging from pre-sales through implementation and ongoing support. This role involves hands-on work with customer engineering teams, demonstrating products, scoping integrations, configuring authentication, and troubleshooting API issues while building strong relationships with stakeholders. The position requires a blend of technical expertise in APIs and security, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $140,000 - $170,000
  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-sponsored life insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible PTO
  • Paid parental leave
Things to weigh
  • Remote-first work environment with occasional travel required
  • Candidates must complete successful criminal background, drug, and credit screenings
  • Salary range is dependent on various factors including location and experience
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