Cloud Technology Sales and Solutions Architect – Consulting Department at Deloitte Consulting

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

The holder of this position will effectively help C-suite and program leaders transform their organizations and accelerate execution through emerging and disruptive technologies, innovative business models, retooled program operations and industry-driven solutions.

What you will do

• Architect and design servers, network connectivity, and software configurations for cloud computing infrastructures and applications with a focus on DevOps principles. Deliver solutions for integration between Cloud and on-premises data centres;
• Perform assessments and provide recommendations for migrating to the cloud. Develop the financial business case; supporting design and implementation of the cloud environment including landing zones;
• Direct experience migrating applications from the enterprise to public cloud providers (e.g., AWS);
• Keep in mind the client’s business needs and overall IT strategy when developing cloud solutions to deliver the best possible outcome for the client. Apply the AWS Well-Architectured framework to deliver consistent, standardized and best practice solutions;
• Develop and document technical designs for integration and implementation of new and existing cloud applications and systems; and
• Support the client facing teams to develop a comprehensive Point of View that will assist clients on their cloud transformation journey. Develop client proposals and contribute to RFx responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Analysis, or other related field
• Must have technical / professional qualifications
• Must have cloud associate level certification (e.g, AWS Solutions Architect).
• 5 – 7+ years of experience with planning, architecting, and implementing cloud environments
• 3 – 5 years of experience in client facing and technical sales roles
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cloud technology, including Software as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
• Experience with monitoring the performance of systems
• Experience working with agile methodologies
• Experience in proposal writing

Additional Information

Behavioural competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Strong client delivery focus.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Sound problem solving ability.

Technical Competencies

• Delivery Excellence - Ability to plan and execute a project to deliver a superior client experience.
• Knows the Business and Sector - Ability to comprehend how the client’s business works and keep up-to-date on industry/sector trends and leading practices.
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving - Ability to identify and solve problems objectively using analysis, experience and judgment.
• Financial Acumen - Ability to incorporate financial information when evaluating business opportunities and making recommendations.
• Executive Presence - Ability to develop relationships, establish credibility with and instil confidence in clients.
• Global Mindset - Ability to leverage cross-geography insights and practitioners to enhance client service delivery.
• Business-Technology Acumen - Ability to articulate how technology enables and differentiates the business and communicate this effectively to clients.