Technical Solutions Architect

Technical Solutions Architect Role Summary As a Technical Solutions Architect within an IT services environment, you will design, present, and oversee the implementation of scalable, cloud-native, and automated solutions for enterprise clients. You will serve as both a trusted advisor during pre‑sales and a technical leader during delivery, ensuring client success through high‑impact architecture and hands‑on expertise. Pre‑Sales Responsibilities Partner with account teams to understand client needs and recommend tailored, service‑based solutions. Lead client discovery workshops and define scope, architecture, and delivery approach for Statements of Work (SOWs). Develop and present solution designs, technical demonstrations, and proof‑of‑concepts aligned with client goals. Respond to RFIs/RFPs with accurate effort estimates, timelines, and team structures. Participate in client briefings, user groups, and vendor events to establish technical credibility and thought leadership. Collaborate with marketing and practice leaders to create reusable assets: solution briefs, blogs, and reference architectures. Provide insight into competitive solutions and emerging technology trends to strengthen our market position. Delivery Responsibilities Oversee architecture implementation across multiple client engagements, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives. Provide hands‑on guidance to delivery teams on cloud, DevOps, and automation best practices. Design and implement solutions leveraging Kubernetes, Docker, and container platforms such as OpenShift, EKS, and AKS. Drive infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform, Ansible, GitOps (Flux/ArgoCD), and CI/CD pipelines. Support delivery of modern application architectures (microservices, APIs) across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Lead architectural reviews and quality checkpoints to ensure delivery excellence. Mentor consulting teams and contribute to internal knowledge sharing, playbooks, and IP development. Continuously research and apply innovations in cloud, DevOps, and platform engineering to improve service offerings. Ideal Candidate Profile 5+ years of experience delivering technical solutions in a consulting or professional services environment. Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Kubernetes, Docker, and infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible). Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices. Strong client‑facing communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to balance strategic architecture planning with hands‑on engineering execution. Self‑driven, adaptable, and collaborative across technical and non‑technical teams. Featured Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance 401(k) Health Savings, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave Location Minnesota. This role can work remotely or out of our office location in Hamel, MN. Keyva is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Evolving Solutions