Solution Architect - Cloud & AI Solutions

Hitachi SolutionsIrvine, CA
3h

About The Position

The Solution Architect, Cloud & AI Solutions is a senior, client‑facing technical leader responsible for designing and guiding AI‑enabled, Azure‑native solutions for complex enterprise initiatives. This role focuses on applying Microsoft cloud and AI capabilities to real business problems, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and operationally sound. The Solution Architect partners with Sales and Delivery teams from presales through execution, translating business objectives into pragmatic, implementable architectures while maintaining architectural integrity throughout delivery.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in solution architecture, cloud architecture, or senior technical leadership roles
  • Consulting or professional services background
  • Experience working within architecture governance or design authority models
  • Deep experience designing Azure‑native solutions for enterprise environments
  • Proven experience delivering AI‑enabled solutions with Microsoft technology
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Cloud architecture and platform services
  • Application integration and data access patterns
  • Ability to bridge business goals and technical execution
  • Strong executive‑level communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Azure‑Native Architecture
  • Define end‑to‑end solution architectures built on Microsoft Azure, emphasizing cloud‑native design principles
  • Make architectural decisions across identity, security, networking, platform services, data access, resiliency, and cost governance
  • Ensure solutions are designed for scalability, reliability, observability, and long‑term maintainability
  • Establish architecture standards, patterns, and guardrails aligned to Microsoft and Hitachi Solutions best practices
  • AI & Intelligent Solutions
  • Lead the design and implementation of AI‑enabled solutions using Microsoft technologies
  • Apply AI capabilities such as:
  • Azure AI services and platform capabilities
  • Copilot‑enabled and intelligent application scenarios
  • Data‑driven insights, automation, and decision support
  • Partner with clients to identify high‑value AI use cases and translate them into deliverable architectures
  • Ensure AI solutions meet enterprise expectations for security, compliance, governance, and responsible use
  • Software Engineering Alignment
  • Provide architectural guidance to engineering teams to ensure solutions are buildable, testable, and operable
  • Define application architecture patterns (service boundaries, APIs, integration approaches) appropriate for Azure‑native solutions
  • Ensure alignment with modern delivery practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevSecOps
  • Review designs and implementations to ensure engineering quality aligns with architectural intent
  • Presales & Client Engagement
  • Partner with Sales to drive solution design during pursuits, including discovery, architecture definition, and estimation
  • Contribute to proposals, statements of work, and executive‑level presentations
  • Clearly communicate architectural trade‑offs, risks, and recommendations to client IT leadership and executives
  • Act as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle
  • Delivery Enablement & Governance
  • Partner with Delivery teams to ensure architectural vision defined in presales is carried through execution
  • Provide ongoing architectural oversight and decision support during delivery
  • Identify architectural risks early and drive mitigation strategies
  • Support customer satisfaction through clear, proactive communication across teams
  • Traveling up to 50% annually to support sales pursuits.

Benefits

  • Bonus Plan
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance and Disability Programs
  • Retirement Savings with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work
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