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The Role:
Launch is actively seeking a passionate and highly skilled Technology Leader who possesses a rich background in spearheading technology initiatives for organizations in a consulting capacity. In this pivotal role at Launch, this individual will be at the forefront of researching and shaping technology roadmaps and offerings across our business units. They will be instrumental in driving sales engineering and client qualification from a technical standpoint, taking charge of technical risk management during project delivery, crafting robust solutions encompassing a wide spectrum of frameworks and technologies within a dynamic landscape, and serving as mentors and advocates within the organization. These responsibilities are extensive, and accomplished Technology Leaders will employ their expertise and experience to influence outcomes through effective delegation and leadership. We are in search of a seasoned candidate who possesses a blend of technical prowess and consultative skills. The ideal candidate will have a well-established track record as a trusted senior advisor, capable of fostering relationships with both customers and internal team members across all organizational levels.
Responsibilities:
Lead client conversations focused on data-driven solutions, AI enablement, and cloud platform design
Guide discovery, architecture, and development of world-class data and AI solutions across a broad range of technologies and design patterns
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, secure technical solutions
Develop data strategy roadmaps, proposals, and statements of work aligned to client business goals
Design architectures leveraging cloud-native data platforms, data pipelines, MLOps practices, and AI services
Partner with other technology leaders to shape complex, cross-functional transformation programs
Provide program-level architecture oversight and technical quality assurance across client delivery teams
Support internal knowledge sharing and contribute to the development of reusable frameworks and IP
Mentor engineers and architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and delivery quality
Communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership
Author or review technical documentation, architecture artifacts, and reusable design assets
Stay current with industry trends in data, AI, and cloud computing, and contribute to Launch thought leadership
Required Qualifications:
Guide customer conversations, generally related to technical solutioning
Lead discovery analysis, architecture, design, and development of world-class solutions across a broad spectrum of technologies and design patterns
Analyze complex business and technical problems related to the implementation of new technology and/or the customization of existing technologies and processes
Collaborate with clients and business analysts to translate business requirements into technical requirements
Estimate work efforts and define resourcing required for each phase of a project
Develop proposals, statements of work, technology strategies, and roadmaps
Partner with other technology teams to work with business executives and end-users to conceptualize new projects/programs/products, recommend technologies and implementation strategies, and architect/design for requirements of the project within financial and timeline guidelines
Author and/or review architecture/design and other technical documents ensuring high-quality deliverables and systems development across tech stacks and applications teams
Establish and/or apply effective software development practices
Attend regular project meetings, report on progress and setbacks, and participate in both planning and retrospective exercises
Provide program-level technology leadership with support of peers and/or principal level stakeholders
Consults with and for peers and solution architects to validate designs, provide recommendations for improvement or addressing gaps, etc.
Driving development of case studies, whitepapers, and other technology-oriented evangelism
Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders across all levels and disciplines, e.g., from a junior member of an engineering team up to the board of a strategic customer
Providing technical leadership and consultancy for and in support of other people in the solution architecture discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior or proven experience supporting Microsoft as a client is highly preferred
Strong experience in AI and Microsoft Copilot solution sales, with the ability to articulate business value beyond technical implementation
Forward-thinking, credible presence with the ability to influence client strategy through value-based AI adoption
Ability to identify opportunities for client cost savings and operational efficiency using AI and Copilot technologies
Deep understanding of how to implement AI/Copilot solutions that align with client business goals
Experience guiding clients on strategic use cases and roadmap development for GenAI/Copilot enablement
Confident and persuasive communicator, able to build trust with both business and technical stakeholders
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Cloud certifications (Azure) preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
As an employee at Launch, you will grow your skills and experience through a variety of exciting project work (across industries and technologies) with some of the top companies in the world! Our employees receive full benefits—medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and matched 401k. We also have an uncapped, take-what-you-need PTO policy. The anticipated wage range for this role is $200,000-$230,000. Education and experience will be highly considered, and we are happy to discuss your wage expectations in more detail throughout our internal interview process.
Location Requirements:
Seattle, WA (Only candidates currently residing in the Seattle area will be considered)
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Launch Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your Launch representative, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
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