Senior Solutions Architect – 1 Year Fixed Term

Delivering technical excellence at the intersection of Linux enterprise infrastructure and advanced AI/HPC systems, the Senior Solutions Architect will be instrumental in advancing go-to-market activities across Japan. This position exists to bridge complex technological capabilities with evolving business needs, enabling successful engagement through detailed technical discovery, tailored solution design, and hands-on proof-of-concept deployments. Working closely alongside a Senior Account Executive, the role demands a thorough understanding of Linux environments, containerisation, and integration to support and expand a sophisticated ecosystem centred on Rocky Linux and cutting-edge AI infrastructure.

The Senior Solutions Architect will lead the technical dimension of client engagements, interpreting customer requirements and designing comprehensive architecture that aligns with operational objectives and future scalability. This role requires crafting bespoke demonstrations and deploying experimental solutions that validate architectural concepts in a live context, ensuring that technical proposals translate effectively into practical business advantages. Partner enablement is also key, ensuring that collaborators have the insights and tools needed to represent complex solutions confidently and accurately.

Day-to-day responsibilities encompass pre-sales technical activities that form the linchpin for successful project delivery and customer confidence. The architect will be engaged in detailed technical discovery sessions, where understanding client environments and challenges is paramount. Subsequent tasks include developing robust solution designs that integrate enterprise Linux platforms with AI and HPC technologies, reflecting the demands of high-performance, scalable infrastructure. Deploying proof-of-concepts to demonstrate the effectiveness and value of proposed solutions will be routine, supporting rapid validation before full-scale implementation. Collaboration with partners to extend technical knowledge and strengthen joint solution offerings adds another layer of business support.

Technology expertise is central to this role, with a focus on environments powered by Rocky Linux. The successful candidate will demonstrate fluency in Linux, containerisation technologies, and systems integration, especially within the context of high-performance computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The ability to navigate these complex systems and translate cutting-edge technologies into tailored solutions is essential for meeting diverse and sophisticated client requirements.

The position is fully remote, with the expectation that the Senior Solutions Architect will be based in Japan, enabling close proximity to the local market and fluent engagement in Japanese and English. This linguistic proficiency is necessary to bridge communication between technical teams, partners, and clients effectively. The contract is fixed term, spanning one year from November 2026 to November 2027, offering a focused period within which to deliver measurable impact and results.

Candidates considered for this role will bring a minimum of seven years’ experience in technical pre-sales, solutions architecture, or systems engineering. Proven expertise in Linux systems and containerisation is a prerequisite, alongside familiarity with AI and HPC infrastructure that reflects emerging trends in enterprise computing environments. This role demands not only technical acumen but also the ability to engage at a senior level, guiding stakeholders through complex decision-making processes with clarity and confidence.

Working in a specialist environment that supports enterprise-grade infrastructure coupled with next-generation AI capabilities, the Senior Solutions Architect will be positioned to influence strategic technology deployments and contribute significantly to the growth of business initiatives within Japan. This is a role requiring precision, technical depth, and a proactive approach to shaping innovative solutions tailored to a dynamic market.

This contract-based engagement resides within an industry focused on advanced computing and technology solutions, where expertise in Linux and AI/HPC infrastructure underpins business transformation and operational success. The role provides exposure to cutting-edge platforms and technologies, supporting enterprise clients in harnessing the potential of open source and high-performance compute environments.