Platform Architect
Job in
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55400, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
Listing for:
AE Business Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a Solutions Architect to help customers translate business goals into practical technology solutions. This role partners closely with sales, delivery, and customer teams throughout the solution lifecycle—from early discovery and proposal development through implementation planning and post-sale support.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical judgment with the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and business audiences. They will help shape solution strategy, guide customer conversations, and build trusted relationships that support long‑term account growth.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- At least five years of experience in solution architecture
- Expert‑level knowledge and practical experience with multiple enterprise virtualization platforms (Nutanix, VMware vSphere, et. al.), enterprise storage platforms (Pure Storage, Hitachi, Net App, Dell EMC, et. al.), and enterprise data protection platforms (Rubrik, Commvault, Veeam, Zerto, et. al.)
- Knowledgeable with at least one Kubernetes flavor (raw k8s, Open Shift, EKS, GKE, AKS, NKP, et. al), one IaC tool (Terraform strongly preferred, ARM, Cloud Formation, Ansible, et. al), and competent with at least one language appropriate for automation/scripting (Python, Power Shell, Golang, Node.js, et. al)
- Foundational understanding of one or more of the following: public CSP (Azure, AWS, GCP), CI/CD platform (Git Hub, Git Lab, Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Bit Bucket, CircleCI, et. al), CSP storage solutions, CSP databases, FaaS/serverless, cloud networking.
- Comfortable with an API, CLI, and GUI.
- A consultative approach and genuine curiosity about how organizations operate.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on technical understanding.
- Confidence navigating ambiguous requirements and bringing structure to complex discussions.
- Commitment to practical, maintainable solutions and positive customer outcomes.
- Assess customer objectives, constraints, and technical environments to define appropriate solution approaches.
- Contribute architectural and engineering expertise during discovery, proposal, and post‑sale activities.
- Learn each customer’s priorities and connect them to relevant capabilities, services, and delivery options.
- Design and present technology solutions that address documented business and technical requirements.
- Explain complex concepts in a clear, audience‑appropriate way to executives, business leaders, engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Lead or support workshops, demonstrations, presentations, and collaborative planning sessions.
- Advise customer technical and business decision‑makers on solution options, trade‑offs, and implementation considerations.
- Develop durable relationships within new and existing accounts and serve as a dependable technical point of contact.
- Identify emerging needs and potential opportunities in partnership with account and sales teams.
- Monitor technology trends, market developments, and relevant changes in customer priorities.
- Coordinate with internal specialists and external partners when a solution requires additional products, services, or expertise.
- Support implementation planning and help verify that proposed solutions satisfy the customer’s intended outcomes and functional requirements.
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