Delivery Solutions Architect

We are looking for a dynamic and versatile Senior Solutions Architect with 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. 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.

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.  
• Infrastructure: Ensure solutions incorporate robust infrastructure designs, including virtualization and hybrid environments.  
• Networking: Apply knowledge of network architecture to support secure, high-performance solutions.
• 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 architects, developers, and technicians, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

This role will require approximately 25% travel to work with clients onsite, depending on location. 

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 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).  
• Demonstrated success leading presales discussions and delivering complex projects with global teams.  
• Hands-on experience with generative AI, ML for predictive decisioning, and intelligent automation projects.  
• Deep expertise in Microsoft technologies, including M365 (Power Platform, SharePoint, Teams), Azure, and .NET development.

Technical Skills:  

• Proficiency in code-first development (e.g., C#, Python, JavaScript) and low-code platforms (e.g., Power Apps, Power Automate).  
• 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.

Must be US Citizen or Greencard holder. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Microsoft certifications in M365, Azure, or Power Platform.  
• Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) as a secondary skill set.  
• Background in consulting or professional services environments.  
• Passion for staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Ideally located in a region near Sparkhound's markets - Houston, Dallas, Birmingham or Baton Rouge.