Solution Architect

Breakwater Technology is a technology solutions company passionate about Customer tailored product development. From requirements definition and specification, software coding and development, to application support and maintenance; we can understand and assist with the entire product lifecycle. With a drive fueled by curiosity, engagement, and an agile mindset, we strive to deliver the highest possible business output of every task and project.

We are looking for a visionary and hands-on Solution Architect to join our architecture team. In this pivotal role, you will translate complex and sometimes abstract business requirements into technical implementation.

You will be responsible not just for the design of a good-looking architecture, you will proactively deliver well-founded and future-proof solutions.

NB! Please note that this role is on-site in Tallinn, Estonia. No relocation support or visa sponsorship is provided.

As a Solution Architect @BWT you will::
• Turn ambiguous requests into clear problem statements, goals, definitions of done, and technical requirements.
• Translate business needs into scalable, maintainable, secure solutions by driving technical discovery and shaping actionable tasks and code structure.
• Define and communicate the target-state architecture: vision, strategy, roadmap influence, and technical debt priorities/modernization plans.
• Identify and prioritize non-functional requirements (scalability, reliability, performance, security, compliance) aligned with business goals, and ensure solutions meet them.
• Review and guide system design end-to-end , including architecture, APIs, data models, and integrations, with a focus on complex or high-risk changes.
• Decide where architectural involvement is needed and provide hands-on support, such as performance tuning or troubleshooting, when it adds clear value.
• Keep delivery aligned with long-term direction without slowing progress, helping teams break work into practical, incremental delivery plans.
• Create, maintain, and retire technical policies, standards, guidelines, and architectural documentation/diagrams as systems evolve.
• Act as a sparring partner and mentor for engineers, tech leads, and product leaders, raising engineering excellence and decision quality.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and third-party services, balancing innovation with stability, cost, and operability.

To be successful in this position you need to have::
• Strong background in platform, backend, data, or N-tier development under high-load, high-availability, or other challenging conditions.
• Deep understanding of runtime internals relevant to your stack, including application runtimes, operating systems, networking, databases etc.
• Proven architectural judgment based on real tradeoffs and outcomes, not just pattern familiarity or theoretical knowledge.
• Ability to contribute to the long-term strategic direction during the short-term delivery.
• Ability to explain and justify technical problems and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong personal workflow management in an environment with frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and incomplete information.

You should also be: :
• Comfortable negotiating with senior leadership and strong minded engineering counterparts.
• A team player who contributes actively to team alignment, shared understanding, and execution.
• Principled but pragmatic, able to adapt when new facts emerge without clinging to earlier decisions.

Why us::
• At Breakwater Technology you are not recruited to work for us, you are hired to work 'with' us this means we are fully invested in your professional growth and development and ensuring your work is engaging, fulfilling and fun
• In this dynamic and collaborative work environment, we foster a culture built on the pillars of honesty, where transparent communication is valued; growth, as we invest in the continuous development of our team members; respect, ensuring an inclusive and supportive atmosphere; and freedom, empowering individuals to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas
• Our working language is English and we work hard to create an inclusive environment, at BWT you never lunch alone (unless you really want to)
• We are a social bunch, whatever your sport or whatever your game, you will be sure to find someone to join you. We even compete as a team in different sporting events (and we like to win)
• Our benefits are industry leading and we value our employees offering competitive salaries and incentives
• Our modern office has a stunning view of Ülemiste lake and Tallinn Airport; and as if that was not enough, we have breakfast together once a week and you can always find fresh fruit and snacks in our kitchen

Candidate experience is one of the core values in our recruitment process. To make it as transparent and smooth as possible, we have prepared this video to give you an idea what are the stages if you qualify for the role.

At Breakwater, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone, no matter their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, or ethnicity. Join us in creating a workplace where your contributions are recognized, and you can thrive as your true self.