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4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring an Cloud Solutions Architect in our Alliances team to help our biggest partners (companies like Intel, Nvidia, Google, Dell, HP, Accenture, Tata and the like) understand and embrace our open source platform for themselves and their customers. Our worldwide field engineering team apply expert insights to real-world customer problems, enabling the enterprise adoption of Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, AI/MLOps and a wide range of associated technologies. We are experts in the whole open source stack, from kernel to desktop, from cloud to the edge. Our team is also interested in business problems - building things reliably, efficiently and cost-effectively, and we have to learn to speak the language of our customers and their industries. We help global companies embrace public and private cloud infrastructure, cloud native operations, and open source applications. For this team we are looking for several Alliances Engineers to support OEM (hardware manufacturers), GSI (global system integrators), ISV (independent software vendors), Channel partners and Public Cloud alliance partners. You will support various alliances and partners of Canonical to adopt our products and technologies, help business leaders to define joint go-to-market programs with partners from the technical standpoint. We often say that our field engineers have 'the hardest job at Canonical' because customers can ask about any aspect of our solutions and products and expect a thoughtful, well-informed answer. We always want to do the best thing for our partners and customers, regardless of our company interests, and field engineers are the people we trust to ensure that is true. Location : This is a home-based role, we are hiring worldwide. What your day will look like Understand Ubuntu, Linux, networking and services in real-world environments Architect cloud infrastructure solutions like Kubernetes, Kubeflow, OpenStack, Ceph, and Spark either On-Premises or in Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Architect and integrate popular open source software such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Cassandra and NGINX Help partners to offer and architect joint solutions utilizing Canonical's technologies on top of the public clouds and in the data center Design and publish joint Reference Architectures and perform technical validations with various partners Prepare and run onboarding sessions/workshops with various partners' teams to promote Canonical products and solutions If you have a passion for the latest open source technologies, cloud-native development, data center technologies such as Kubernetes and computer networking, you will love the Alliances Architect role at Canonical. What we are looking for in you Extensive experience with Linux (Ubuntu preferred), Kubernetes, Ceph, software automation Experience designing and implementing solutions on top of public or private clouds Python and bash understanding, troubleshooting skills Fluent written and spoken English Excellent communication and presentation skills High motivation, ability to multi-task and follow-up reliably on commitments Interest in customer-facing engagement, including pitching, demonstrating and understanding customer environment and needs Interest in new technologies like LXD, Juju and Snaps Ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related technical field experience What we offer you We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we've been working remotely since 2004! Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. 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Join to apply for the Lead Cloud Solutions Architect role at William Blair 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Lead Cloud Solutions Architect role at William Blair Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Solutions for Today's Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow's Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership. William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients' evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions. We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees' professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder. We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients' success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit . We are seeking a hands-on Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of AI-ready cloud platforms and data solutions within our Azure ecosystem. This role is responsible for modernizing our technology stack with an AI-first approach, enabling scalable, secure, and intelligent applications. The ideal candidate is an experienced cloud and data architect with deep expertise in AI, Python, and Azure services who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment. The team currently operates in a hybrid working model, with at least 1 day a week required to be in the office in Chicago. Key Responsibilities AI-Ready Architecture, Emerging Technologies & Technical Leadership Architect and implement AI-native solutions on Azure, integrating LLMs and cognitive services. Design and optimize scalable, secure, and resilient cloud applications with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Lead the adoption of AI/ML frameworks (OpenAI, TensorFlow, PyTorch) to enhance business capabilities. Define AI governance, best practices, and security standards for AI deployment. Guide teams in developing and deploying AI-driven applications and data solutions. Evaluate and recommend emerging AI, cloud, and data technologies that align with business goals. Lead the adoption of an AI-first mindset, ensuring AI is embedded across our technology landscape. Stay ahead of cloud-native and AI innovations, influencing strategic IT decisions. Cloud & Data Engineering on Azure Design and implement data pipelines, data lakes, and analytics platforms using Azure services (Data Lake, Synapse, Fabric, Databricks). Optimize data ingestion, processing, and storage for real-time analytics and AI applications. Develop serverless and containerized solutions using AKS, Functions, and microservices architecture. Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance while implementing ETL and data integration workflows. Execution, Collaboration and Best Practices Drive agile delivery of cloud and data solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with engineering, data science, and business teams to define requirements and solution roadmaps. Mentor engineers and architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation. Develop best practices and guidelines for cloud development and data engineering. Conduct code reviews and ensure best practices are followed. Ensure all activities complies with applicable industry rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Work closely with IT and management stakeholders to define and update IT strategy in alignment with the firm's business strategy. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Develop an understanding of multiple business functions, future strategic goals and business challenges. Qualifications Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, data engineering, and software development. Expertise in Azure cloud services, including AKS, Azure Functions, Synapse, Data Lake, Fabric, and Databricks. Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (OpenAI, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and LLM implementations. Proficiency in Python, with experience in C# or JavaScript as a plus. Strong background in SQL and NoSQL databases, including data modeling and query optimization. Experience with ETL, data ingestion, and pipeline orchestration in a cloud-native environment. Ability to design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient architectures. Proven ability to mentor and lead technical teams in an agile environment. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with AI-driven analytics, cognitive services, and automation in financial services. Familiarity with governance frameworks for AI and cloud security best practices. Financial services industry experience is a plus. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position. This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives. Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits. Salary Range $163,000-$15,000 USD William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. 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The Sr Manager position will lead a high-performing group responsible for multiple Splunk deployments and data onboarding to enable visibility into cloud infrastructure across multiple organizations. This role will focus on achieving business objectives and meeting stakeholder needs by partnering with cross-functional teams to support company initiatives.

This is a remote position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide IT governance, including providing leadership and direction in the support and utilization of the technology capabilities of the organization. Develop, maintain, and enforce system standards.

- Oversee Cloud Engineers daily technical tasks.

- Oversee customer service functions and staff daily to ensure that excellent customer service is provided to customers and stakeholders.

- Interact with internal division managers, business lines and internal IT teams.

- Manage assigned team facilitating training, quality assurance, and dispute resolution by providing ongoing supervision and by monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports based upon management requests.

- Approve timesheets, develop team schedule and other assigned duties.

Job-Specific Essential Duties :

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

- Gather and rationalize requirements, then steer data-driven solutions that meet business or internal requirements.

- Develop relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to gain an understanding of business drivers and objectives, current IT capabilities, products, service and IT roadmaps.

- Prioritize tasks and user stories based on business needs, technical feasibility, and team capacity.

- Conduct sprint planning meetings to define sprint goals, allocate resources, and set clear expectations for the team.

- Lead agile teams through sprint cycles, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features and improvements.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study; or equivalent experience.

- 3+ years of people management experience, 7+ years of project management and/or related experience.

- Strong understanding of ITIL processes and concepts with experience in managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Job-Specific Minimum Requirement s:

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field with more than 10 years of relevant experience.

- Strong coordination skills to facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, fostering continuous improvement and team collaboration.

- Knowledge of monitoring frameworks, logging systems, and observability tools like Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic or others.

- Working knowledge of native cloud services: AWS, Azure, GCP.

- Experience building and supporting products & services in "As a Service" models (e.g. SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) and platforms. (e.g. AWS, Azure)

- Previous programming/scripting experience with languages: Python, PowerShell, JavaScript frameworks (NodeJS, Angular), Bash, Web Services.

- Experience with Agile/continuous integration/DevOps using code pipeline tools, Terraform, Azure Devops, GitHub.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

- Ability to influence peers and superiors (technical and business) the strategic direction of overall solution.

- Must be able to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment of competing and alternating priorities.

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EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

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Job DescriptionJob Description About the Company Our client is at the forefront of the AI revolution, providing cutting-edge infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of artificial intelligence. They offer an AI-centric cloud platform that empowers Fortune 500 companies, top-tier innovative startups, and AI researchers to drive breakthroughs in AI. This publicly traded company is committed to building full-stack infrastructure to service the explosive growth of the global AI industry, including large-scale GPU clusters, cloud platforms, tools, and services for developers. Company Type: Publicly traded Product: AI-centric GPU cloud platform & infrastructure for training AI models Candidate Location: Remote anywhere in the US Their mission is to democratize access to world-class AI infrastructure, enabling organizations of all sizes to turn bold AI ambitions into reality. At the core of their success is a culture that celebrates creativity, embraces challenges, and thrives on collaboration. The Opportunity We are seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect (Pre-Sales) to join our client's team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art AI and cloud technologies, including the latest NVIDIA GPUs, and contribute to one of the most powerful commercially available supercomputers. What You'll Do Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing technical expertise and guidance throughout engagements Conduct PoCs, workshops, presentations, and training sessions on GPU cloud technologies and best practices Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and develop solution architectures Design and document Infrastructure as Code solutions, technical documentation, and how-tos Help customers optimize pipeline performance and scalability Serve as a single point of expertise for customer scenarios across product, technical support, and marketing teams Assist with marketing efforts during events such as hackathons, conferences, and webinars What You Bring 5+ years of experience as a cloud solutions architect, system/network engineer, developer, or similar technical role focused on cloud computing Strong hands-on experience with IaC and configuration management tools (preferably Terraform/Ansible), Kubernetes, and skills of writing code in Python Solid understanding of GPU computing practices for ML training and inference workloads, GPU software stack components, including drivers, libraries (e.g. CUDA, OpenCL) Solid understanding of the cloud ML tools landscape from industry leaders Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship Key Attributes for Success Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment Collaborative team player who can work effectively across different departments and cultures Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability Innovative problem-solver who can identify new opportunities for growth Continuous learner, eager to stay updated on the latest AI and cloud computing trends High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to responsible AI development Passionate about democratizing access to AI infrastructure Why Join? Competitive compensation ranging from $180,000 to $00,000 per year (negotiable based on experience and location) Comprehensive benefits package including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families 401(k) plan with a 4% match program Stock options plan Flexible remote work environment 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers Up to 85/month for mobile and internet Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies Contribute to sustainable AI infrastructure with energy-efficient data centers Be part of a team that operates one of the most powerful commercially available supercomputers Interviewing Process Level 1: Virtual interview with the Talent Acquisition Lead (General fit, Q&A) Level 2: Virtual interview with the Hiring Manager (Skills assessment) Level 3: Interview with the C-level (Final round) Reference and Background Checks: Conducted post-interviews Offer: Extended to the selected candidate We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of , , , , , , marital status, ancestry, physical or mental , genetic information, veteran status, , or expression, , or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Compensation Range: 180K - 300K #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, IT
• Highly motivated, self-learner, and technically inquisitive
• Experience in programming language Java and understanding of the software development life cycle
• Knowledge of Core Java , javascript , C++ or software programming
• Spring boot, Microservices and REST API's experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, IT
• Highly motivated, self-learner, and technically inquisitive
• Experience in programming language Java and understanding of the software development life cycle
• Knowledge of Statistics, Python, data visualization tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job DescriptionJob Description

Sr Solutions Architect Cloud & Next-Gen Data Center

Solutions Provider | High-Impact Pre-Sales Role

A top-performing, Technology Solutions Provider& MSP is seeking aSenior Solutions Architect to lead pre-sales efforts focused onCloud, Hybrid Infrastructure, and Next-Gen Data Center solutions. This will be a regional role focused on serving mid-market Commercial and Enterprise clients in the greater Chicago region.

This high-impact, client-facing role will engage strategic accounts across the region, helping architect complex solutions that drive digital transformation and long-term infrastructure modernization.

Were looking for a seasoned technologist who combines deep technical credibility with strong business acumen and polished client-facing skills.

HYBRID REMOTE ROLE: Combination of working remotely from home, getting out to client sites to engage with clients, and collaborating in-office with colleagues in the Sales & Pre Sales organization.

Why Youll Want This Role

• Elite Client Base: Influence infrastructure roadmaps at Fortune 1000 and high-growth enterprise clients
• Comp Package: Competitive base, lucrative bonus potential, full benefits, PTO, 401(k) match, and paid certifications
• Culture: Entrepreneurial, forward-thinking team with a collaborative and high-accountability approach

What Youll Be Doing

• Driving pre-sales solutioning acrossCloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud, Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), Storage, Virtualization, and Automation
• Engaging clients inwhiteboard sessions, architecture reviews, and executive briefings to align technical solutions with business outcomes
• Creating and delivering compelling ROI/TCO models, solution presentations, and technical roadmaps
• Building technical scopes of work,bill of materials , and supporting documentation for proposals
• Collaborating with internal engineering teams and external vendor/channel partners to deliver best-in-class solutions
• Participating in partner and client-facingevents, workshops, and webinars as a subject matter expert
• Staying current on emerging technologies acrossprivate cloud, containers, orchestration, and security integration

What You Bring

• 8+ years intechnical pre-sales, solutions architecture, or consulting focused on Infrastructure, Data Center & Cloud technologies
• Proven success designing solutions acrossIaaS/PaaS, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), HCI, enterprise storage, backup & recovery , and hybrid models
• Strong knowledge ofStorage & Cloud architectures and migration strategies
• Certifications strongly :AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, VMware VCP/VCAP, Nutanix NCP/NCM , etc.
• Confident presenter and communicator, capable of interfacing with C-level and technical stakeholders
• Passion for learning, growth, and team success

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base + bonus structure
• Full Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) with match
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• Paid training, certifications & career development support

If you're a consultative technical leader with a passion for next-gen infrastructure and want to shape the cloud and data center strategies of top-tier clients wed love to hear from you -Please apply today or you can send your resume to me directly for immediate consideration:

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Google Cloud Solutions Architect - App Innovation Join to apply for the Google Cloud Solutions Architect - App Innovation role at Slalom Google Cloud Solutions Architect - App Innovation 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Google Cloud Solutions Architect - App Innovation role at Slalom Who You'll Work With As a modern technology company, our Slalom Technologists are disrupting the market and bringing to life the art of the possible for our clients. We have passion for building strategies, solutions, and creative products to help our clients solve their most complex and interesting business problems. We surround our technologists with interesting challenges, innovative minds, and emerging technologies. Who You'll Work With As a modern technology company, our Slalom Technologists are disrupting the market and bringing to life the art of the possible for our clients. We have passion for building strategies, solutions, and creative products to help our clients solve their most complex and interesting business problems. We surround our technologists with interesting challenges, innovative minds, and emerging technologies. Join the Slalom Cloud Team -a team of trailblazers ensuring we achieve our strategic goals through innovation and investment in the future. You'll collaborate with local market teams, niche experts, and global partners to drive cloud solution sales and empower clients on their cloud transformation journey. As a key member of Slalom's Google Cloud Center of Excellence, you'll leverage our award-winning partnership and multidisciplinary teams to deliver business value and technical excellence that helps clients bring cloud-native, AI-enabled applications to life. What You'll Do Act as a hands-on technical advisor for cloud-native app development on Google Cloud. Support clients in designing, building, and deploying modern applications and AI-powered agents using tools such as Agent Development Kit (ADK), Agentspace, Agent2Agent Protocol, Vertex AI and GenAI APIs, Cloud Run, Firestore, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, and more. Create and demo working proofs of concept (POCs), reference architectures, and application blueprints tailored to client needs. Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for GCP solutions during the sales cycle. Partner with account executives, solution architects, and client stakeholders to understand business challenges and propose tailored cloud solutions. Lead and facilitate technical sales presentations, discovery workshops, and product demonstrations for client prospects. Guide clients through the evaluation of Google services, including architecture, integration, security, and migration considerations. Develop and deliver compelling solution proposals, statements of work, and technical documentation that address client needs and requirements. Collaborate with engineers and consultants to ensure seamless handoff and successful project delivery post-sale. Stay current with Google Cloud innovations, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform client recommendations. Work flexibly, including virtual, onsite, and possible regional travel up to 50% as needed. What You'll Bring Demonstrated expertise in selling and supporting GCP solutions, with a deep understanding of cloud-native application development on Google Cloud. Experience with building intelligent, multi-agent, or LLM-augmented applications using relevant SDKs and platforms (e.g., Agentspace, ADK, LangChain, etc.). Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, or Node.js) and familiarity with API-first architectures. Knowledge of modern software architecture patterns including event-driven, serverless, microservices, and real-time apps. Experience designing and/or supporting production enterprise applications on Google Cloud. Proven experience in technical pre-sales, solution engineering, or consulting roles within a technology or cloud services environment. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions for both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with C-level executives and technical stakeholders alike. Familiarity with application lifecycle management, DevOps automation, and modern system integration patterns is a plus. Relevant certifications (e.g., Professional Google Cloud Professional Developer, Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Machine Learning Engineer) preferred About Us Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all. Compensation And Benefits Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range for Senior Principal is $40,000 to 258,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. EEO and Accommodations Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We will accept applications until July 3rd, 2025. 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Google Cloud Solutions Architect- Data & AI Join to apply for the Google Cloud Solutions Architect- Data & AI role at Slalom Google Cloud Solutions Architect- Data & AI 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Google Cloud Solutions Architect- Data & AI role at Slalom Who You'll Work With As a modern technology company, our Slalom Technologists are disrupting the market and bringing to life the art of the possible for our clients. We have passion for building strategies, solutions, and creative products to help our clients solve their most complex and interesting business problems. We surround our technologists with interesting challenges, innovative minds, and emerging technologies. Who You'll Work With As a modern technology company, our Slalom Technologists are disrupting the market and bringing to life the art of the possible for our clients. We have passion for building strategies, solutions, and creative products to help our clients solve their most complex and interesting business problems. We surround our technologists with interesting challenges, innovative minds, and emerging technologies. Join the Slalom Cloud Team -a team of trailblazers ensuring we achieve our strategic goals through innovation and investment in the future. You'll collaborate with local market teams, niche experts, and global partners to drive cloud solution sales and empower clients on their cloud transformation journey. As a key member of Slalom's Google Cloud Center of Excellence, you'll leverage our award-winning partnerships and multidisciplinary teams to deliver business value and technical excellence for high-impact data and AI solutions. What You'll Do Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for Google Cloud data and AI portfolio and solutions, including data platforms, AI/ML services, and Gen AI toolkits during the sales cycle. Partner with account executives, solution architects, and client stakeholders to understand business challenges and propose tailored cloud solutions that shape and scope data modernization, ML engineering, and GenAI solution architectures. Prototype and present early-stage solutions using tools such as Google's data orchestration and integration services (e.g., BigQuery, Dataplex, Dataflow, Spanner, BigTable, Pub/Sub, Composer), ML and Gen AI capabilities (e.g., Vertex AI Pipelines, AutoML, Gemini APIs), AI development frameworks (e.g., LangChain, embedding-powered retrieval, vector stores), and support for RAG and backend orchestration of agentic systems. Support customers in evaluating cloud-native MLOps, vector search, data security, and integration patterns for AI applications. Lead and facilitate technical sales presentations, discovery workshops, and product demonstrations for client prospects. Guide clients through the evaluation of Google Cloud services, including architecture, integration, security, and migration considerations. Develop and deliver compelling solution proposals, statements of work, and technical documentation that address client needs and requirements. Collaborate with engineers and consultants to ensure seamless handoff and successful project delivery post-sale. Stay current with Google Cloud innovations, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform client recommendations. Work flexibly, including virtual, onsite, and possible regional travel up to 50% as needed. What You'll Bring Demonstrated expertise in selling and supporting GCP solutions, with a deep understanding of cloud-native data platforms, ML pipelines, and Gen AI applications using Google Cloud. Experience across the full AI/ML lifecycle, including model development, orchestration, feature engineering, and production deployment. Hands-on knowledge of GenAI patterns, including embedding models, vector databases, prompt engineering, and RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) Familiarity with retrieval-augmented generation patterns, vector databases, embedding pipelines, and tools like LangChain and Gemini APIs. Experience deploying or supporting ML models in production using tools like Vertex AI Pipelines, Feature Store, or model monitoring. Familiarity with data ingestion, transformation, storage, and orchestration in Google Cloud (e.g., GCP BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Dataproc, Cloud Composer). Proficiency in Python or other relevant languages; experience with ML libraries and Gen AI SDKs is a plus. Proven experience in technical pre-sales, solution engineering, or consulting roles within a technology or cloud services environment. Ability to bridge business needs with scalable, secure, and cost-effective data and AI solutions. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions for both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with C-level executives and technical stakeholders alike. Experience designing and/or supporting production enterprise applications on Google Cloud. Familiarity with application lifecycle management, DevOps automation, and modern system integration patterns is a plus. Relevant certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Data Engineer, Professional Database Engineer, Professional Machine Learning Engineer) preferred. About Us Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all. Compensation And Benefits Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range for Senior Principal is $40,000 to 258,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. EEO and Accommodations Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We will accept applications until July 3rd, 2025. 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