Digital Cloud Solution Architect

Architecture Design and Deployment Contributes to pilots and proof of concepts for technical solutions to prove the proposed architecture design. Supports customer/partner projects as a subject matter in a specific architecture solution and throughout pre-sales and/or implementation. Applies methodology and governance, as directed, to minimize business and/or technical risks and adhere to quality assurance whilst contributing to design and/or delivery of solutions.

Demonstrates an understanding of customer/partner conditions of success. Identifies technical blockers (e.g., changing configurations, sample coding) for selected products to accelerate architecture implementations, and routes non-technical issues for removal by appropriate party. Proposes viable solutions based on specific technical products.

Demonstrates complex concepts and proves the capability of those solutions through design collaboration sessions with the customer/partner. Establishes relationships with co-partners. Builds aligned customer timelines with sponsors to establish concrete success measures around people, process, and technology and identify customer's specific financial priorities.

Develops technical and market/industry knowledge. Ensures technical wins for core technologies by driving technical discussions with customers. Improves customer interactions through feedback and observation.

Consumes and leverages readiness materials (technical and professional) to expand domain knowledge. Expands awareness of and begins practicing digital transformation sales methodologies (e.g., challenger sales).with customers, partners, and senior colleagues. Participates in external architect community events (e.g. conferences, seminars, technical meetups) and shares learnings with internal team.

Ensure customer technical teams are aware of and leveraging available skilling programs. Initiates, plans, and ensures delivery of cloud training program for customer technical teams based on current and future needs. Shares ideas, insight, and strategic, technical input with team members, when asked, using a thorough knowledge of specific cloud solutions and their context in the competitive landscape.

Provides thought leadership using architecture knowledge. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in technical architect, consulting, design and implementation, and/or sales OR equivalent experience. 4+ years experience with cloud-based solution designs, migrations and management of technology.