Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.
A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 89% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!
We are looking for a professional and engaging Solutions Architect based out of one of our Canadian locations (Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto) to focus on Data Technical Presales including the design, architecture and implementation of solutions within the Long View's Data & Dynamics Practice.
A Day in the Life:
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work hand-in-hand with the sales team to identify and qualify exciting business opportunities.
- Technical Presentations & Demos: Deliver compelling technical presentations and demonstrations of Microsoft Data & AI solutions that captivate and inform our clients.
- Customer-Centric Solutions: Understand diverse customer requirements and tailor bespoke solutions that align with their unique business goals.
- RFP/RFI Responses: Assist in the response to RFPs, RFIs, and other technical documentation, ensuring clarity and precision.
- Industry Trends: Stay at the forefront of Microsoft Data & AI products and industry trends to provide cutting-edge solutions.
- Liaison Role: Act as a critical bridge between sales and technical teams to ensure seamless customer success.
What You Bring:
- 10+ years in industry working as a developer and subject matter expert in data analytics with Azure
- 5+ years of experience advising on, managing, and successfully delivering cloud technical solutions focused on Data and Analytics
- Technical Expertise: Proven experience in a technical pre-sales role, with a strong preference for experience with Microsoft Data & AI solutions.
- Microsoft Technologies: Deep understanding of the following Microsoft technologies:
- Data Platforms: SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric
- AI & Machine Learning: Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, Bot Framework, and Azure Databricks.
- Data Integration & Management: Azure Data Factory, Power BI, Azure Databricks.
- Data Engineering: Azure Stream Analytics, HDInsight, Azure Data Lake.
- Business Applications: Power Apps, Power Automate.
- Communication Skills: Excellent presentation and communication skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences.
- Business Translation: Ability to translate complex technical features into clear business benefits.
- Customer Focus: A passion for technology and a strong customer-focused mindset.
- Analytical Mindset: Robust analytical and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex scenarios.
- Adaptability: Agile and adaptable, thriving in changing environments.
- Collaboration: A team player with exceptional collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Education & Professional Development
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional Growth: Advanced certifications in Microsoft technologies are preferred and supported.
Why Work at Long View?
- Great people and culture
- Recognition programs
- Interesting work – Be part of exciting projects while accessing all the latest technologies
- Flexible environment – A workplace that values the importance of flexibility for personal/professional growth, happiness and wellness
Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on LinkedIn and Instagram!
Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.
Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know
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Long View is one of the most powerful IT solutions and services companies in North America with offices across the continent. With a clear focus on combining business and technology through our Hybrid IT solutions including cloud, IT infrastructure, managed services, and end user support, Long View is able to define and customize what the future of IT looks like for our clients. Innovative, flexible, cost-effective, and business focused…that’s Long View.
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