Functional Architect
Ridecell
IT
Bordeaux, France
Posted on Jul 29, 2025
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