About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic engineering leader to build and lead our Solution Engineering function. The ideal candidate will be a player/coach who combines deep technical expertise with client delivery excellence, leading a team that designs, builds, and deploys AI-powered solutions on the Contextual platform while establishing best practices and scalable delivery methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Development
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of Solution Engineers
- Establish team processes, standards, and best practices for solution delivery
- Balance technical leadership with hands-on contribution on complex projects
Solution Design & Delivery
- Own end-to-end delivery of complex client solutions from discovery through deployment
- Design scalable solution architectures using the Contextual platform
- Translate business requirements into technical implementations across workflows, integrations, and applications
Technical Excellence
- Maintain deep expertise in the Contextual platform and low-code ecosystem
- Develop custom functionality using JavaScript and Python when needed
- Design integrations with external systems via APIs and custom connectors
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Product, Platform Engineering, and Design to inform platform roadmap
- Work with Sales and Customer Success on scoping and pre-sales technical support
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Process & Methodology
- Define solution patterns, reusable components, and delivery frameworks
- Establish quality assurance, testing standards, and deployment procedures
- Identify opportunities to improve delivery velocity through tooling and automation
Requirements:
Experience & Background
- 8+ years in full-stack development, solutions engineering, or technical consulting
- 3+ years leading technical teams or projects in delivery/implementation
- Proven track record designing and deploying enterprise solutions at scale
Technical Skills
- Expert-level proficiency with low-code/no-code platforms (Power Platforms, N8n, OutSystems, or similar)
- Strong full-stack skills: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, modern frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular)
- Experience with APIs (REST, SOAP), database design (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Leadership & Communication
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and foster team growth
- Excellent communication with technical and business audiences
- Experience managing stakeholder expectations in complex client relationships
Problem-Solving & Adaptability
- Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail
- Ability to learn new technologies and business domains rapidly
- Comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities in a growth-stage environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with AI/ML integration, workflow orchestration, or business process automation
- Prior experience in consulting, professional services, or client-facing technical roles
- Familiarity with microservices, DevOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD), and Agile/Scrum
- Understanding of UI/UX principles and design systems
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Unlimited vacation, where time off is encouraged.
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to work on innovative projects with a talented team.