About StripeStripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies – from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups – use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About The TeamSolutions Architecture at Stripe bridges the gap between complex business needs and technical solutions by designing, demonstrating, and implementing tailored payment and financial infrastructure systems using our product suite. Solutions Architects engage deeply with users to understand their unique challenges and goals, collaborate with sales, product, and engineering teams to develop scalable and innovative solutions, and serve as trusted technical advisors throughout the sales and adoption lifecycle. They translate intricate technical concepts into accessible, actionable strategies that drive customer success and product adoption across various market segments, from SMBs to large enterprises.
What you’ll doWe are seeking a dynamic Solutions Architecture leader to grow a team focused on large user segment clients across France and the DACH region. In this leadership role you will oversee the delivery of sophisticated payment and financial infrastructure solutions tailored for complex organisations, manage, mentor and grow a high‑performing team of Solutions Architects, and work cross‑functionally to align customer needs with product strategy and support regional sales efforts.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop a team of experienced Solutions Architects serving enterprise and large users in France and DACH.
Collaborate closely with sales leadership, product and engineering to influence roadmap based on customer insights.
Manage regional initiatives to scale Solutions Architecture capabilities and enhance customer success.
Prioritise, scale teams and foster a user‑centric culture.
Strategic thinker with strong execution skills in dynamic, matrixed environments.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management with senior executives and clients.
Support recruitment, performance management and career development for your team.
Represent Solutions Architecture in senior customer meetings and regional leadership forums.
Understand and be able to learn the world of payments, billing and financial infrastructure.
Think strategically and execute tactically in a fast‑paced environment.
Minimum Requirements
7+ years in Solutions Architecture, technical pre‑sales or related leadership in fintech, SaaS or payments.
3+ years managing and scaling high‑performing technical teams; strong coaching and mentoring skills.
Knowledge of French and DACH markets, including business culture and regulations.
Experience partnering with sales, product and engineering to influence strategy and customer success.
Fluent in English; proficiency in French and/or German preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Payment experience.
Hybrid work at Stripe
This role is available either in an office or a remote location (35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office). Office‑assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users to facilitate in‑person collaboration while maintaining flexibility.
Pay and benefits
The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is €192,700 – €289,100. The range can vary by location and will be narrowed during the interview process based on experience, qualifications and specific location. Specific benefits include equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.
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