Solution Architect
Solution Architects are strong presenters and facilitators, obtaining customer acceptance by understanding and delivering the right strategic vision, and driving the difficult conversations necessary to execute business strategies. They are proficient at analyzing issues and obstacles to determine root cause(s), weighing options, choosing appropriate courses of action, and measuring and revising strategies based on results. They interact with both technical and functional customers to understand requirements, analyze information, and design comprehensive solutions. They also show a strong understanding of typical business challenges faced by customers and common objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Become an expert in designing enterprise data pipelines using our client company's preferred technologies
Work hand-in-hand with Sales and Delivery to communicate the value of our client company's services and preferred technologies building a robust understanding of clients' needs while providing a vision of a solution, the risks & benefits as well as estimates of the work
Own technical solution design from proof-of-concept to final delivery collaborating with engineering to implement the design to satisfy client needs
Own subject matter expertise of a subset of our client company's preferred technologies and our client company services
Provide direct mentorship, technical support, and feedback to enable engineers to deploy effective data solutions
Track industry trends recommending new vendors, partners, and solutions while providing thought leadership to the internal our client company team as well as the Data industry at large
Foster internal alignment on architectural best practices informed by client experience and industry trends
Contribute to the growth of the Delivery practice by identifying and leading internal strategic initiatives to grow the consulting practice, serving as an active contributor to the knowledge base and training program
Be a great teammate, providing mentorship and leadership as opportunities arise, chip in where needed to provide clients with a great experience
Set aside time for self-development by attending training or self-learning on key subjects
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications:
BA/BS degree
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably data engineering and consulting experience in positions of increasing responsibility
Experience working with a distributed team
Proven results leading customer and/or partner success stories
Relevant certifications and consulting experience are strongly recommended
Travel may be required and varies depending on the client's requirements
Leadership Qualities:
Passion - Passionate about customer success and designing the right solution for the client Growth/learning mindset - An expert in their selected domains and an excellent student and challenger of others
Coaching mentality - The best mentor for our engineers focused on helping others take on growth opportunities inside of projects and outside of them in pure mentoring. Ensuring we have KB articles and processes to follow.
Industry/business sense and passion - A leading voice in how what and how we deliver to the market and how our offerings should be improved.
Leadership - Self-aware and strategic thinker; proficient at building strong relationships Communicator - Speaks and writes with clarity, brevity, and purpose; explains the area of expertise clearly and confidently to others; influences and engages C-Level with authority and confidence
Storyteller - Confidently and effectively facilitates and presents; ably defends point-of-view; keeps audiences engaged and delivers a clear and memorable message
Team Player - Proficient at collaboration and working with members of a team
Benefits
100% Remote
Profit Sharing Program
Health / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
Paid Family Leave
401(K) with match
Employee Bonus Programs
Paid Time Off / Sick Time
Employee Referral Program
Professional Development
Defined Career Paths