Regional Senior Solutions Architect | Data & AI (Denver, CO)

Trace3 • Denver, CO

11d

About The Position

The Regional Senior Solutions Architect, Data and AI is a client-facing strategist and pre-sales leader who helps enterprise organizations define and execute their modern data journeys. Aligned with Trace3’s Central Region and working closely with the corporate Data & Analytics practice, this senior-level role shapes client outcomes, drives pipeline growth, and contributes to go-to-market success. It combines deep technical expertise in data architecture, engineering, and AI with business acumen to influence executive strategy, design scalable architectures, and connect technology decisions to business value. The candidate must be located in or around Denver, Colorado.

The role advises clients on data and AI strategy, modernization, and platform transformation; leads discovery and assessment; evaluates data and AI architectures; and designs solutions across cloud and hybrid environments. It also supports sales pursuits by developing executive-ready presentations, proposals, Statements of Work, estimates, pricing inputs, and technical documentation, while ensuring smooth pre-sales-to-delivery handoffs. The architect collaborates across technology practices, supports regional sales and practice development, and helps build client relationships through workshops, demonstrations, proofs of value, assessments, and thought leadership.

Trace3 describes itself as a Transformative IT Authority providing technology solutions and consulting services. It is headquartered in Irvine, California, employs more than 1,200 people across the United States, and has major field offices including Denver. Trace3 promotes a collaborative, inclusive workplace and offers training and development, competitive compensation, and work-life balance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics platform design, including at least 3–5 years in pre-sales, client advisory, or consulting.
• Deep expertise in data architecture and engineering, including data modeling, ETL/ELT ingestion pipelines, integration frameworks, and performance optimization.
• Proven ability to evaluate, modernize, and architect enterprise data platforms across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Hands-on proficiency with modern data technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, or BigQuery, or similar technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of data governance, observability, analytics enablement, and adjacent Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security domains.
• Demonstrated success driving pipeline and supporting sales cycles from opportunity qualification and solution design through proposal, presentation, and closure.
• Exceptional executive communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience creating high-quality deliverables, including architecture diagrams, proposals, and Statements of Work.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect data investments to tangible business outcomes and ROI.
• Prior experience working for a consulting or technology organization in a client-facing capacity.
• Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be located in or around Denver, Colorado.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI/ML applications and their integration into modern data ecosystems.
• Relevant certifications are highly desired, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Architect; Snowflake SnowPro; Databricks Certified Data Engineer; or TOGAF.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted data and AI advisor to enterprise clients on strategy, modernization, and platform transformation.
• Lead client discovery and assessment sessions to capture business requirements, define success criteria, and develop architecture recommendations.
• Evaluate enterprise data warehouse, lakehouse, analytics, and AI strategy and guardrails architectures for feasibility, scalability, risk, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Design and recommend modern data architectures across cloud and hybrid ecosystems.
• Develop and deliver executive-ready presentations, proposals, Statements of Work, and technical documentation.
• Produce level-of-effort estimates and solution pricing inputs, and conduct pre-sales-to-delivery handoffs.
• Collaborate with Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security teams to design solutions spanning Trace3’s technology portfolio.
• Partner with the Data & Analytics and AI practice to refine go-to-market strategy, offerings, and practice positioning for the Central Region.
• Drive pipeline creation and growth through client engagement, opportunity qualification, and strategic pursuit support.
• Build and maintain client relationships and support long-term trust and measurable outcomes.
• Lead client workshops, demonstrations, proofs of value, rapid assessments, and thought leadership sessions.
• Mentor and enable regional architects, advisors, and account teams.
• Contribute to Trace3’s market presence through public speaking, events, and content development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• 529 College Savings Plan.
• Health Savings Account.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Competitive compensation.
• Training and development programs.
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages.
• Collaborative and cool culture.
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior