A solutions architect designs complex technical solutions that meet business requirements - bridging the gap between business needs and technical implementation across systems, platforms, and integrations.
A great Solutions Architect does not just complete tasks. They own a function that directly frees you to grow. Here is what that looks like in a scaling business:
01Design end-to-end technical architectures for new systems and integrations
02Translate business requirements into scalable technical specifications
03Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and vendors
04Guide engineering teams on architectural standards and best practices
05Support sales or client-facing teams on technical pre-sales conversations
How this hire moves your business forward: A solutions architect prevents expensive technical mistakes by ensuring systems are designed right the first time. They are the technical conscience of your product and infrastructure strategy.
Why LatAm
Why LatAm Produces Great Solutions Architects.
LatAm solutions architects often come from senior engineering backgrounds at major tech companies or consulting firms. Their combination of technical depth and business communication skills is well-suited to this role.
The timezone overlap with the US is strong. LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time, so there is no async lag, no late-night handoffs, and no communication gap.
Skills & tools
Know What a Great Solutions Architect Actually Brings to the Table.
Beyond the resume, here are the skills, tools, and traits that separate strong performers from strong interviewers.
Hard Skills
System design and architecture
Technical requirements analysis
Technology evaluation
Integration architecture
Technical communication with business stakeholders
Common Tools
AWS / GCP / Azure
Lucidchart / draw.io
Confluence
Terraform
REST / GraphQL APIs
Soft Skills & Traits
Strategic technical thinker
Clear communicator across technical and business audiences
Opinionated but collaborative
Big-picture thinker with implementation depth
Strong documentation discipline
Compensation
What You Can Expect to Pay.
Based on Sur market data and regional benchmarks. Figures reflect total cash compensation.
Seniority
US Annual
LatAm Annual
You Save
Entry
$100,000
$40,800
$59,200 / yr
Mid level
$140,000
$57,600
$82,400 / yr
Senior
$185,000
$74,400
$110,600 / yr
Spot the right hire
What to Look For, and What to Watch Out For.
Green Flags
Can walk through a complex architecture they designed and explain the trade-offs
Communicates technical decisions clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Designs systems that can evolve without being completely rewritten
Opinionated about best practices but practical about trade-offs
Red Flags
Strong technically but cannot communicate decisions to business stakeholders
Designs beautiful architectures that are not buildable with the team's actual skills
No experience with integration complexity or third-party system dependencies
Our process
Our Process for This Role.
We do not post and wait. Every Solutions Architect search we run is built from scratch around your business, your stage, your team, and your goals. And at every step, we are thinking about how this hire helps you grow.
1
Onboarding Call
We start by understanding what you actually need.
2
Role Scoping and Assessment Design
We build a precise role profile and design the custom skills assessment before we search for anyone.
3
Sourcing
We source actively across LatAm and the Caribbean and through our network.
4
Prescreening and Phone Screen
Every candidate is internally screened then put through an English phone screen.
5
Your Shortlist
3 to 5 candidates delivered early in the process with background, audio clip, and our team's recommendation.
6
Skills Assessment
Shortlisted candidates take a custom assessment built to replicate the actual work of the role.
7
Hire and Guarantee
We support the offer, help structure compensation for retention, and back every placement with a 90-day guarantee.
Common Questions About Hiring a Solutions Architect.
5-6 weeks typically. Most placements are made within 21 days of the onboarding call.
Most LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time.
All Sur placements speak fluent English. We screen for language ability on every search. Moderate English acceptable depending on exposure.
A LatAm solutions architect brings the same architectural depth and business communication capability as a US hire at 35-45% of the cost. Many come from consulting or senior engineering backgrounds at multinational companies.
If your hire does not work out within the first 90 days for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost.
Similar but distinct. A software architect focuses on code structure and patterns. A solutions architect focuses on how systems, platforms, and services connect to solve business problems.
When you are making major platform decisions, evaluating enterprise technology purchases, or building complex integrations. Also valuable in pre-sales for technical product companies.
Ready to Hire a Solutions Architect Who Actually Moves the Needle?
Let us design the role together and find you the right person from LatAm.