Solution Architect

Extropy is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead enterprise-level design, configuration, and implementation of AP Automation, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and related financial process automation solutions.

The ideal candidate brings deep functional and technical expertise, extensive experience across Basware, Esker, or similar AP and O2C platforms, and the ability to define scalable, integrated solutions that align with business and transformation goals. This role plays a key part in Extropy's solution governance—driving best practices, mentoring team members, and ensuring delivery excellence across clients and pods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multi-system solution design across Basware, Esker, ERP, and 3rd-party platforms.
• Translate business and functional needs into scalable, maintainable architectures aligned with Extropy standards.
• Define and enforce configuration frameworks, reusable templates, and best practices across pods.
• Provide technical oversight and mentoring for mid- and junior-level architects.
• Engage directly with client executives and technical teams to present solution options and architecture roadmaps.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex integration or workflow design issues.
• Collaborate with the Director of Professional Services on solution governance, automation strategy, and delivery enablement.
• Contribute to RFP responses, pre-sales solutioning, and architecture through thought leadership.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful delivery of enterprise-scale implementations across multiple clients.
• Solution reuse and standardization rate (templates, design patterns, configuration libraries).
• Quality gate success with minimal design-related issues post-go-live.
• Client satisfaction scores from executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and capability building across the delivery organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in financial process automation, ERP integration, or solution architecture.
• Proven success delivering Basware, Esker, or similar automation platforms at enterprise scale.
• Deep technical understanding of APIs, data models, and ERP integration strategies.
• Expertise in financial operations processes (AP, P2P, O2C).
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills, including executive communication.
• Ability to balance design innovation with delivery pragmatism.

Experience & Education Requirements:

• Experience:

• 8+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale AP Automation, P2P, or O2C solutions.

• Proven expertise in designing and implementing Basware, Esker, or similar financial automation platforms across multiple clients or industries.
• Demonstrated success integrating financial process automation with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or Dynamics).
• Experience leading solution design workshops, developing complex configuration strategies, and managing UAT and go-live phases.
• Deep understanding of workflow orchestration, data mapping, integration frameworks, and automation governance.
• Prior experience mentoring Solution Consultants or Architects and contributing to methodology and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and client communication skills, including presenting solution architecture to executive and technical audiences.

• Familiarity with tools like Asana, SharePoint, PowerPoint, LucidApp and Visio

• Education:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Finance, or related discipline; advanced degree or professional certification (Basware, Esker, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.

Work Arrangement

• Remote
• Flexible working with global teams across multiple time zones.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel for workshops, training, or project go-lives (as required).

Progression Goal

• Serve as lead solution owner across multiple programs; contribute to Extropy's global architecture standards and knowledge base.