Functional Architect

What You’ll Do

• Design and own the end-to-end solution architecture for new features and systems.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Ensure proposed solutions are scalable, maintainable, and cost-effective.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to align on requirements and priorities.
• Identify system dependencies and help define integration points across platforms.
• Evaluate current systems and recommend improvements based on evolving business needs.
• Support development teams during implementation to ensure alignment with the architecture.
• Contribute to documentation, design standards, and architecture reviews.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in solution architecture, functional analysis, or enterprise systems design.
• Strong understanding of system design principles, integration strategies, and business process modeling.
• Experience translating business needs into clear functional/technical documentation.
• Proven ability to balance trade-offs between speed, scalability, and maintainability.
• Excellent communication skills—you can talk with both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
  Experience working with cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern SaaS systems.

Nice to Have

• Background in enterprise software, SaaS, or platform-based architecture.
• Familiarity with API design and integration best practices.
• Experience in agile environments with cross-functional teams.

Location

• Bordeaux, France