What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions Architect position at Smith Information Systems LLC dba PREDICTif Solutions LLC?
PREDICTif is growing quickly and there is high demand for the services we
provide. We have been consulting leader in the analytics space for nearly two decades supporting the needs of some of the largest companies in North America. Enterprise, SMB, and Start-up clients come to us for our deep experience with Big Data, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and more. As an AWS consulting partner, we build solutions on AWS that help our customers solve challenging business needs and deliver amazing results.
We are seeking an experienced AWS Solutions Architect to join our project delivery team. This role will focus on project assessments and implementations, playing a critical part in delivering high-quality solutions for a variety of project types, including migrations and modernization, DevOps, CI/CD implementation, data analytics, application performance optimization, and more. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in AWS technologies and an understanding of on-premises infrastructure to bridge cloud and legacy environments effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Assessments and Implementations:
- Lead assessments of customer environments, including evaluating existing infrastructure, performing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses, and identifying opportunities for cloud migration and optimization.
- Collaborate with customers to implement end-to-end architectures aligned with business goals and technical requirements.
- Architecture Design and Delivery:
- Define and design technical architectures, including infrastructure, application, and data layers, tailored to meet customer needs.
- Develop scalable, secure, and cost-efficient AWS architectures for a range of use cases, including migration, DevOps, and analytics projects.
- Hands-on Technical Leadership:
- Provide hands-on expertise in deploying AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and others, to deliver solutions effectively.
- Direct and oversee ETL processes, ensuring data quality and robust testing for data-driven projects.
- Customer Engagement and Enablement:
- Act as a trusted advisor to customers, educating them on the value of AWS technologies and assisting in deep architectural discussions to drive successful cloud adoption.
- Build strong relationships with technical stakeholders, empowering them to become cloud advocates within their organizations.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Partner closely with the sales team to formulate and execute project strategies that align with business drivers.
- Serve as a technical liaison between customers, service engineering teams, and support teams to resolve challenges and ensure seamless project execution.
Qualifications:
- Experience and Skills:
- Proven hands-on experience with AWS services and technologies, including architecture, deployment, and optimization.
- Solid understanding of on-premises infrastructure and hybrid cloud environments.
- Strong expertise in TCO analysis, cost optimization, and designing scalable architectures.
- Experience in implementing DevOps pipelines, data analytics solutions, migration and modernization strategies, CI/CD implementation, and application performance optimization.
- Proficiency in designing and managing ETL processes, ensuring data quality and integrity.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong customer relationships and advocate for cloud adoption.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams, including sales, engineering, and customer support.
- Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional, DevOps Engineer) preferred.
PREDICTif Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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