Solutions Architect Deployment Stategist

Solutions Architect Deployment StrategistQualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.Planet – Manchester, England, United KingdomWelcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, delivering an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people‑centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.About The RolePlanet’s Professional Services team helps our Defense and Intelligence (D&I) customers adopt the Planet Platform and rapidly realize return on investment in Planet data and analytics. The Professional Services Global D&I team is looking for a Solutions Architect responsible for the implementation, integration, and analysis of new software and data products that extend the Planet Platform and deliver new capabilities to our strategic D&I customers. In this role, you will be embedded with our customer to train users on Planet products, translate requirements, design workflows, and communicate with Planet’s product team on mission‑critical capabilities. Your work will be highly visible, directly impacting customers’ ability to quickly access Planet's unprecedented datasets, as well as streamline the internal processes for adding new customers to our platform. Ideal candidates will be excited about Planet’s mission.This is a full‑time, in‑office position based in one of our strategic customer locations 5 days a week, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This position is contingent upon award.Impact You’ll OwnUnderstand clients’ needs and deliver tailored solutionsBreak down ambiguous, high‑stakes problems into clearly defined, solvable componentsLeverage analytical skills to deliver products to our D&I customers and support mission requirementsDesign workflows, defining data models, configuring integrations, and helping define tooling that aligns to the customer’s missionTrain users, iterate with them in real time, and ensure that Planet solutions become mission‑critical to daily operationsTranslate operational requirements into actionable product feedback for Planet’s engineering teamsCommunicate technical capabilities back to customers in clear, mission‑focused languageRapidly prototype, test, and adjust workflows to match real operational needsMap out high‑level strategy with decision makers by sitting next to analysts to debug workflowsWork closely with customer teams to understand their workflows, pain points, and mission prioritiesWhat You BringBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software, Systems Engineering, or similar4+ years of experience in supporting D&I customers, with specialized technical experience in the general areas of systems integrationFluent in Golang, Python, Postgresql, & React or related technologiesExperience with cloud deployments: GCP, AWS, AzureSolid problem‑solving and systems‑thinking skillsExceptional communication and stakeholder managementAbility to quickly learn new technical domains and toolsComfortable operating in ambiguous, high‑pressure environmentsDeep curiosity and willingness to dive into operational detailsFluency in translating between technical and non‑technical audiencesExperience with solving complex problems through analytical skillsExperience scaling and maintaining production systemsWhat Makes You Stand OutExperience working with defense and intelligence organizations in the UAESystems integrations experience working with multi‑domain/multi‑level security architectures, particularly the Defence and IntelligenceWorking knowledge of JavaScript and its mapping libraries (OpenLayers, Leaflet, ArcGIS API for JavaScript), Google Earth Engine and it’s SDKExperience with RDBMS (PostgreSQL, SQL) and distributed databases (NoSQL)Experience in geopolitics and data scienceAbility to pick up new technologies quicklyExperience with building analytical products from complex datasetsExperience with geospatial technologies and dataGEOINT experience, imagery exploitation and analysisFluent in multiple languagesApplication DeadlineFebruary 20th, 2026 at 11:59 PM PSTBenefits While Working At PlanetPaid time off including vacation, holidays and company‑wide days offEmployee Wellness ProgramHome Office ReimbursementMonthly Phone and Internet ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn LearningEquityVolunteering Paid Time OffWhy We Care So Much About BelongingWe’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please do apply At Planet, we are looking for well‑rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.EEO StatementPlanet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal‑opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Know Your Rights.AccommodationsPlanet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to or contact your recruiter with your request. 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