Senior Solution Architect/Strategy, Roadmap

We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect with strong cloud architecture experiences especially around strategy, solution and approach, and technology roadmap. We are looking someone who is sales-oriented, experienced in executive interaction and communications, and influencer. The role bridges the gap between strategy, roadmap and execution.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of data, analytics and AI with experience in cloud-native architectures in either Databricks, Azure, GCP or AWS. You will work with our Sales team for related pursuits, lead delivery, and thought leadership for Wavicle. You will interact with leadership both at our Clients and Partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Solution Architecture & Design

• Lead the approach and design for cloud native architectures
• Define architecture blueprints, design patterns, and technical roadmaps aligned to client business goals.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure seamless transition from pre-sales to implementation.
• Lead solution architect for our clients and projects.

Pre-Sales & Executive Engagement

• Partner with sales to identify opportunities, shape proposals, and present Azure-native solutions that resonate with both technical and business audiences.
• Be the leader for closing accounts working with our Sales, Practices, and Alliances teams.
• Represent Wavicle in presentations and meetings with Senior Leadership and C-Suite.
• Lead client workshops and executive briefings to define technology vision and roadmap.
• Contribute to proposals focused on approach, solution, scope and estimates.

Thought Leadership

• Stay current on technology and data/analytics market.
• Champion these services internally and with Clients.
• Present and lead marketing initiatives like Webinars around the same topics.
• Represent Wavicle at client meetings, industry events, and technology forums.

Collaboration & Enablement

• Work cross-functionally with sales, delivery, and practice
• Leverage team resources from both onshore and offshore
• Mentor junior architects and engineers to build enterprise-ready communication and solutioning skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of experience in technology architecture, cloud solutions, or data/analytics.
• Experience presenting and interacting with Senior Leadership and C-Suite at Clients and Partners.
• Strong pre-sales experience including proposal development, scoping, and solution storytelling.
• Deep understanding in data/analytics cloud-based architecture in Azure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for executive, business, and technical audiences.
• Experience in consulting or professional services preferred.
• Relevant certifications (i.e. Architect certifications or product Champion like Databricks Champion) are a plus.