Senior Solutions Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are looking for a dynamic and versatile Senior Solutions Architect / Delivery Lead with extensive experience across multiple technical domains and a passion for solving complex business challenges. This role requires a strategic leader who excels in presales architecture discussions, drives solution delivery, and mentors diverse teams of local, nearshore, and offshore technicians and developers. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded technologist with deep expertise in applications development, solutions architecture, and emerging technologies like generative AI and machine learning.

The candidate who fills the position must be based in Houston, Dallas, Birmingham, or Baton Rouge and will be required to attend onsite meetings with clients on occasion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Presales Leadership: Lead initial client discussions to understand business needs, architect tailored solutions, and present compelling proposals that align with client objectives.
• Solution Design & Architecture: Design robust, scalable solutions with a focus on Microsoft technologies (M365, Azure) while incorporating best practices across applications, data, cloud, infrastructure, and networking.
• Project Delivery Leadership: Oversee end-to-end project delivery, managing cross-functional teams (local, nearshore, offshore) to ensure high-quality outcomes within scope, budget, and timeline.

Technical Expertise:

• Applications Development: Lead code-first and low-code development initiatives, leveraging platforms like Power Apps, Power Automate, and custom .NET solutions.
• Solutions Architecture: Design enterprise-grade architectures that integrate applications, data, and cloud workloads.
• Data Architecture & Development: Architect and implement data solutions, including data lakes, ETL pipelines, and analytics platforms.
• Cloud Workload Knowledge: Drive Azure-based cloud solutions, optimizing for performance, cost, and scalability.
• Infrastructure: Ensure solutions incorporate robust infrastructure designs, including virtualization and hybrid environments.
• Networking: Apply knowledge of network architecture to support secure, high-performance solutions.
• Emerging Technologies: Spearhead projects involving generative AI, machine learning (ML) for predictive decisioning, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative client outcomes.
• Consulting Excellence: Apply consulting best practices to build strong client relationships, manage expectations, and deliver measurable value.
• Agile Leadership: Champion Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies to drive iterative development and delivery.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior architects, developers, and technicians, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

10+ years in solutions architecture, with a proven track record in applications development, solutions design, and delivery leadership. Ideal experience includes work as a M365 Architect, Solutions Delivery Lead, Delivery Solutions Architect, Senior Solutions Architect, or similar role in a technology consulting environment.

• Extensive experience across Applications Development (code-first and low-code), Solutions Architecture, Data Architecture & Development, Cloud Workloads (Azure), Infrastructure, and Networking (in order of priority).
• Deep expertise in Microsoft technologies, including M365 (Power Platform, SharePoint, Teams), Azure, and .NET development.
• Hands-on experience with generative AI, ML for predictive decisioning, and intelligent automation projects.
• Demonstrated success leading presales discussions and delivering complex projects with global teams.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in code-first development (e.g., C#, Python, JavaScript) and low-code platforms (e.g., Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, SQL, NoSQL, and analytics tools (e.g., Azure Synapse, Power BI).
• Expertise in Azure cloud services (e.g., Azure Functions, AKS, Cosmos DB) and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., VPNs, firewalls, SD-WAN)

Methodologies: Advanced knowledge of Agile, Scaled Agile (SAFe), and software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills to engage C-level stakeholders and technical teams.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience mentoring diverse, global teams.
• Strategic thinker with a client-centric mindset and a passion for innovation.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF) preferred.Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications in M365, Azure, or Power Platform.
• Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) as a secondary skill set.
• Background in consulting or professional services environments.
• Passion for staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.