Solution Architect, Cloud and AI

Lvs1; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contributions

Comprehensive benefits package

3 weeks’ vacation

Job summary

Lvs1 is seeking an energetic Solution Architect for its Houston or Dallas branch. This role focuses on delivering AI-enabled Microsoft solutions and involves leading architecture, implementation, and presales activities.

The ideal candidate should have 8+ years in solution architecture with a strong Microsoft focus. The position offers a flexible environment that values professional growth and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including 3 weeks’ vacation and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in solution architecture, consulting, or senior engineering roles with a strong Microsoft focus.
• Proven experience designing solutions using Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong Azure foundation, including IaaS, PaaS, identity, networking, automation, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and implementation of AI-powered Microsoft solutions.
• Design end-to-end AI solutions integrating data and applications.
• Translate business problems into practical AI use cases.

Skills

Solution architecture

Consulting

AI solution architecture

Azure AI services

Communication

Scripting and automation

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Job description

Long View is a leading IT services provider known for its culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. We have a strong focus on delivering AI‑enabled solutions across Microsoft platforms.

Role Overview

We are seeking an energetic Solution Architect for our Houston or Dallas branch to support company and customer growth. This hands‑on role blends AI solution architecture, presales leadership and delivery oversight, working with clients on green‑field and complex transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and implementation of AI‑powered Microsoft solutions, including Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, Copilot, M365, Teams, and Dynamics 365.
• Design end‑to‑end AI solutions that integrate data, applications, security, and user experience across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Translate business problems into practical AI use cases, balancing innovation with governance, cost, performance, and risk.
• Partner with account executives and solution consultants to support presales activities, including AI demos, solution roadmaps, and technical proposals.
• Provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle: discovery, AI envisioning, design, deployment, and transition to managed services.
• Define and own architecture artifacts such as AI solution diagrams, reference architectures, BOMs, SOW inputs, configuration standards, and knowledge transfer documentation.
• Serve as a trusted AI advisor to clients, guiding responsible AI adoption, modernization, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to internal AI solution IP, reusable architectures, accelerators, and delivery methodologies across Azure, Modern Work, and Business Applications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in solution architecture, consulting, or senior engineering roles with a strong Microsoft focus.
• Proven experience designing solutions using Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, and cloud‑native architectures.
• Strong Azure foundation, including IaaS, PaaS, identity, networking, automation, and security best practices.
• Hands‑on experience with M365, Copilot, Teams, Exchange, Active Directory, Windows Server, and virtualization platforms.
• Exposure to Dynamics 365 and/or Power Platform, with interest in AI‑enabled application modernization and automation.
• Ability to clearly communicate AI concepts and architectural decisions to both technical and business audiences.
• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI) and familiarity with DevOps concepts.

Preferred Certifications & Education

• Microsoft certifications strongly preferred (e.g., AI-900, AI-102, DP-100, AZ-305, PL-600).
• Post‑secondary education.

Career Growth & Work Environment

• Permanent staff positions, paid training, career life planning, and relocation and travel opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects while accessing the latest technologies.
• Flexible environment that values personal and professional growth, happiness, and wellness.
• Company perks: retirement contributions, comprehensive benefits package from day one, 3 weeks’ vacation to start, recognition programs, and more.
• Benefits include Medical, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Discount Program, and Employee Assistance Program.

Benefits

Long View Systems is proud to offer medical/pharmacy benefits and supplemental accidental and critical illness insurance to eligible, full‑time employees who work 30 or more hours per week. Employees share the cost of medical/pharmacy benefits with the company, while the accident and critical illness insurance cost remains employee responsibility.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly recruiter know.