Hybrid Solutions Architect – Commodities

at Ritual

• Job title: Solutions Architect – Commodities
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Singapore

About the role

• Solutions Architect advising clients on Vortexa data insights and API usages through high-level technical engagement. Collaborating to implement tailored solutions in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales support, collaborating with sales, product specialists and/or the product team to scope and understand requirements when identifying solutions to match, confirm and document their needs
• Provide post-sales support for clients, collaborating closely with sales, customer success managers and/or product team to proactively understand how solutions and API usage can be employed for all new opportunities and and to support further integrations by Vortexa clients
• Take initiative to lead and generate content for Solution Architect roadshows
• Present Vortexa’s SDK/API data offering to prospects in a clear and compelling manner
• Create and implement bespoke technical solutions for trial users and clients, particularly those requiring specialised market intelligence expertise, using Vortexa’s external interfaces
• Provide technical guidance on the integration of Vortexa's data into databases, client applications, and business intelligence platforms
• Act as a conduit between clients, analysts and the Product team, actively gathering and analysing client feedback and identifying opportunities to enhance the product based on this feedback
• Gain an in-depth understanding of Vortexa's data delivery methods (UI, SDK/API, Excel Add-in, Snowflake), including their capabilities, limitations and competitive advantages
• Collaborate with the R&D team to investigate SDK/API related queries, test new features, and suggest enhancements. Conduct formal reviews around functionality.
• Contribute towards Vortexa’s Solutions GitHub repository, ensuring that Python files and Jupyter notebooks are organized, updated, and easily retrievable
• Mentor other colleagues on client solutions or solutions for internal use
• Work with the R&D team to continually improve the SDK/API documentation, facilitating clients in adopting and integrating Vortexa’s data into their workflows.
• Produce, curate, and promote content, such as blog posts, whitepapers, webinars, and tutorials, that showcases the capabilities and advantages of Vortexa’s SDK/API. This content is designed to educate both current and prospective clients on the power and functionality of Vortexa’s offerings
• Ownership of case study and examples in customer-facing repositories
• Work in a collaborative manner with the solutions architect team using methods such as pair programming to formulate rapid and efficient data scripts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in STEM subjects or Economics/Finance
• High level of proficiency in coding essential - Python, R and SQL preferred
• Experience interacting with and integrating API’s/Databases **Desirable:
• Background in statistical or financial modelling,
• Commodities market analysis experience, particularly those with an energy (Oil &Gas, LNG) or freight focus

Benefits

• Stock-options in a fast-growing, high-potential business
• An open, collaborative, and supportive working culture built on merit, which celebrates creative thinking and “getting things done.”
• The opportunity to work with AI-driven technology in a scale-up environment with commodity trading experts
• Private Health Insurance offered via AXA
• A flexible working policy- accommodating both remote & home working, with regular staff events
• Global Volunteering Policy to help you ‘do good’ and feel better