Senior Solution Architect/Strategy, Roadmap
Summary
Senior, sales-oriented Solution Architect at a cloud/data/AI consulting firm: leads cloud-native architecture, blueprints, and technology roadmaps for client projects, drives pre-sales and C-suite engagement, and mentors junior architects. Core focus is Azure data/analytics architecture, with AWS, GCP, and Databricks also relevant.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the approach and design for cloud native architectures
- Define architecture blueprints, design patterns, and technical roadmaps aligned to client business goals.
- Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure seamless transition from pre-sales to implementation.
- Lead solution architect for our clients and projects.
- Partner with sales to identify opportunities, shape proposals, and present Azure-native solutions that resonate with both technical and business audiences.
- Be the leader for closing accounts working with our Sales, Practices, and Alliances teams.
- Represent Wavicle in presentations and meetings with Senior Leadership and C-Suite.
- Lead client workshops and executive briefings to define technology vision and roadmap.
- Contribute to proposals focused on approach, solution, scope and estimates.
- Stay current on technology and data/analytics market.
- Champion these services internally and with Clients.
- Present and lead marketing initiatives like Webinars around the same topics.
- Represent Wavicle at client meetings, industry events, and technology forums.
- Work cross-functionally with sales, delivery, and practice
- Leverage team resources from both onshore and offshore
- Mentor junior architects and engineers to build enterprise-ready communication and solutioning skills
QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of experience in technology architecture, cloud solutions, or data/analytics.
- Experience presenting and interacting with Senior Leadership and C-Suite at Clients and Partners.
- Strong pre-sales experience including proposal development, scoping, and solution storytelling.
- Deep understanding in data/analytics cloud-based architecture in Azure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for executive, business, and technical audiences.
- Experience in consulting or professional services preferred.
- Relevant certifications (i.e. Architect certifications or product Champion like Databricks Champion) are a plus.