Senior Solutions Architect
Estimated salary
€4,639 – €7,176per month
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Description
GitLab is hiring a Senior Solutions Architect for its Central EMEA team to act as a trusted technical advisor to prospects and customers. The role owns technical evaluations such as proofs of value, workshops and tenders, and shapes solution architectures that show how GitLab's AI-powered DevSecOps platform meets both technical and business needs. Working alongside Account Executives and regional sales teams, the architect helps drive platform adoption and revenue growth across the full software development lifecycle. The role also serves as the voice of the customer to Product Management and Engineering, and reports to a regional Solutions Architect Manager. The position is fully remote within Germany.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience engaging with customers in technical pre-sales, consulting or similar roles, guiding them through solution design and evaluation.
- Proficiency with the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including modern DevSecOps practices and continuous integration and continuous deployment workflows.
- Hands-on experience with GitLab or comparable source control, CI/CD and collaboration platforms, and the ability to map platform capabilities to customer use cases.
- Practical knowledge of cloud computing concepts, able to discuss deployment, security and operations options with technical teams.
- Ability to lead technical evaluations such as proofs of concept or proofs of value, contribute to tenders or audits, and design and run workshops or value stream assessments.
- Clear technical communication and presentation skills, adaptable from practitioners to senior business and technical decision makers.
- Skill in building trusted relationships, listening with empathy and acting as a customer advocate to internal teams.
- Motivation to continuously develop professionally and learn new technologies.
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Benefits supporting health, finances and well-being.
Flexible paid time off.
Team member resource groups.
Equity compensation and employee stock purchase plan.
Growth and development fund.
Parental leave.
💰 Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€70,884/year
€5,907/month
Total Deductions
€27,807
39% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,589/mo
€43,077/year
Deduction Breakdown
🏛️ Income Tax€12,517
🏦 Pension Insurance€6,592
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€921
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €70,890 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
Part of Collections
GitLab is an all-remote company providing a single DevSecOps platform for the complete software development lifecycle — planning, source code, CI/CD, security testing, and monitoring.
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