SAS Cloud Technical Architect
SAS Software6 days ago
Responsibilities
- Analyze sales-cycle information and translate technical visions into detailed implementation proposals.
- Scope technical work, support resource planning, estimate project costs, and gather requirements.
- Deliver customized software demonstrations and technical presentations for client needs.
- Build trusted relationships with account executives and clients while providing technical guidance.
- Support sales opportunities and implementations through advanced technical expertise and prototyping.
- Install and configure SAS software solutions and supporting products.
- Conduct pre-sales implementations and provide on-site customer support as required.
- Assist with RFI/RFP responses and provide technical leadership for sales opportunities.
- Participate in solution design, produce customer documentation, and coordinate with Technical Support on architecture issues.
- Support user groups and trade shows while collaborating with Systems Engineers on knowledge transfer.
- Follow applicable security policies and processes supporting secure software development goals.
Requirements
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required.
- At least 5 years of experience in system engineering, project management, application development, technical architecture and design, and/or customer support.
- Strong facilitation and communication skills.
- Knowledge of industry standards, methodologies, SAS foundation technologies, architecture, and resources.
- Clear understanding of cloud architecture concepts and best practices.
- Understanding of sales strategies and sales cycles.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, decision-making, written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of programming languages, operating systems, utilities, services, editors, complex systems, diagnostic tools, and system features is desirable.
- Azure, AWS, or SAS certifications are desirable.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment and a world-class employee experience.
- Inclusive, meaningful company culture with opportunities to help shape a growing regional cloud business.
- Opportunity to work with a variety of customers and support customer-facing technical engagements.