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Solution Architect

Designing clear, scalable systems that align technology decisions with real business goals.

As a solution architects, our focus is on seeing the entire system. From applications, data, integrations, and infrastructure—and shaping them into a coherent whole. The goal isn't just to ship features, but to ensure the platform underneath can evolve cleanly as your product and team grow.

This means mapping how information flows, how services interact, and where complexity is hiding. We translate business requirements into concrete architectural patterns, choose technologies intentionally, and define boundaries so teams can build with confidence instead of guesswork.

For most clients, a solution architect is the missing link between strategy and implementation. A hands-on partner who can think at the system level and still work closely with engineers to make it real.

What We Design

  • End-to-end application and data flow diagrams
  • Service boundaries, domains, and integration points
  • API layers and internal/external contracts
  • Cloud and infrastructure patterns that support the system
  • Security, observability, and resilience considerations

What This Means for You

  • Less ambiguity and fewer architectural “unknowns”
  • Faster, safer decision-making around features and integrations
  • Systems that are easier to extend instead of rewrite
  • Reduced risk of hidden coupling and cascading failures
  • A platform that can grow with your product and your team

“Good solutions aren't just clever—they're the ones your team can live with for years.”

Solution architecture is about building systems that feel clear, dependable, and adaptable as your business evolves.

Need a Solution Architect on Your Side?

If you're planning a new platform, rethinking an existing system, or untangling complexity, we can map a clear path forward.

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StepStream Solutions

StepStream Solutions is a fractional CTO and product acceleration studio helping founders build trustworthy data platforms and modern cloud foundations.

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How We Partner
  • Fractional CTO leadership for seed to growth teams
  • End-to-end data platform and product assessments
  • Embedded squads for net-new builds or modernization
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