Senior Solutions Architect

Connectly Recruiting; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Baton Rouge is seeking a dynamic Senior Solutions Architect to lead solution delivery and presales discussions. The role requires expertise in applications development, solutions architecture, and technologies like Azure and generative AI. Responsibilities include overseeing project delivery and mentoring teams. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in solutions architecture and applications development.
• Proven track record in solutions design and delivery leadership.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft technologies, especially Azure and .NET.

Responsibilities

• Lead initial client discussions to architect tailored solutions.
• Design scalable solutions focusing on Microsoft technologies.
• Oversee project delivery, managing cross-functional teams.

Skills

Presales Leadership

Solution Design & Architecture

Project Delivery Leadership

Applications Development

Solutions Architecture

Data Architecture & Development

Cloud Workload Knowledge

Agile Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Power Apps

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and versatile Senior Solutions Architect to serve as a Delivery Lead in a technology consulting services environment. The successful candidate will have 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 for complex web and mobile applications development projects.

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.

This position must be based in Baton Rouge and will be required to attend onsite meetings with clients and internal teams 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.
• 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 developers, and technicians, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Requirements

10+ years in solutions architecture, with a proven track record in applications development, solutions design, and delivery leadership. Ideal experience includes work as a Solutions 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:

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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