Solution Architect

Description

At Sequoia Connect, we are a Talent-First Technology Ecosystem that redefines how elite professionals interact with the global digital landscape. We move beyond traditional models to act as a catalyst for the top 1% of global talent, connecting human potential with complex industrial execution. By joining our inner circle, you are not simply taking a position; you are aligning with a strategic partner dedicated to updating your "Human OS" and accelerating your growth through world-class, high-impact projects.

We are currently partnering with a global IT powerhouse that represents the connected world through innovative, customer-centric experiences. As a USD 6 billion organization and one of the top 7 IT service providers globally, our client empowers over 1,200 global customers—including several Fortune 500 companies—to "Rise™." With a massive network of 163,000+ professionals across 90 countries, they are at the absolute forefront of digital transformation, leveraging next-generation technologies such as 5G, AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing.

This is your chance to thrive in a workplace recognized as one of the most sustainable corporations in the world. You will join an environment that values innovation and societal impact, working on end-to-end digital transformation projects for global leaders. If you are a driven professional looking for global career opportunities and exposure to high-impact projects within an international network of expertise, this is where you belong.

We are currently searching for a Solution Architect:

The Challenge (Responsibilities)

• Provide architecture leadership and subject matter expertise to product and program managers focusing on complex and innovative solutions.
• Create innovative and practical designs for end-to-end technical solutions in line with Our Client's strategic enterprise technology goals.
• Collaborate continuously with stakeholders to fulfill business requirements while incorporating overall product costs, data privacy, business continuity, and information security.
• Assess vendor products, understand delivery models, and assist in implementing them within the organization.
• Set architectural direction, build consensus, and mediate conflicts by providing technical leadership across multiple projects.
• Anticipate needs and foster an environment that solicits positive contributions from engineering, product, and operations teams.
• Design and create reusable, repeatable intellectual property (IP) and architectural artifacts.
• Lead Agile sprints in a product owner capacity and mentor technical staff on newer design sprints.
• Enforce adherence to architectural standards, global guidelines, usability, and design principles.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Decisions (RAID) throughout the development lifecycle.
• Propose custom solutions and build quality user experiences in collaboration with application owners, designers, and infrastructure teams.

Your Profile (Requirements)

• Extensive professional IT industry experience with an expert understanding of solution architecture.
• Extensive working knowledge of Cloud application architecture using Azure PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS services.
• Subject matter expertise in Azure Microservices, Functions, Logic, Webapp, or Digital services.
• Experience building Analytics platforms utilizing Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and PaaS SQL.
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI, specifically text-based models, and implementing RAG search using libraries such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Semantic Kernel.
• Experience with mission-critical technology components featuring robust Disaster Recovery (DR) capabilities.
• Proven background with multi-geography, multi-tier service design and management.
• Strong background in Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Advanced ability to adapt communication styles, build rapport, and operate effectively as a leading member of global, distributed teams.
• High-Performance Mindset: Resilience, emotional intelligence, and a focus on agile delivery.
• Technologist DNA: A deep understanding of the difference between "coding" and "engineering."

Desired

• Experience in architecting and designing Adobe PDF solutions.
• Exposure to Azure Cognitive search tools.
• Familiarity with cloud-native foundations or AI coding assistants.

Languages

• Advanced Oral English: For seamless collaboration with global teams.
• Advanced Spanish.

Special Notes

• This is a remote role requiring collaboration across varied cultures, countries, and time zones.

Work Arrangement We value flexibility to support your lifestyle. This position is available as:

• Remote

If you meet these qualifications and are pursuing new challenges, start your application on our website to join an award-winning employer. Explore all our job openings | Sequoia Career’s Page: https://www.sequoia-connect.com/careers/

Requirements

• Expert understanding of solution architecture and modern application design.
• Extensive working knowledge on Cloud application architect role using Azure PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS.
• Expertise in Azure Microservices, Functions, Logic, and Webapp.
• Experience building Analytics platforms using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and PaaS SQL.
• Experience with generative AI, text-based models, and RAG search (LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel).
• Experience with mission-critical DR capabilities and multi-tier service design.
• Experience with Agile & DevSecOps methodologies.
• Minimum of 15+ years overall IT industry experience.

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