AI Solution Architect - Modernization
3 days ago
San Francisco
Avenue Code is the leading software consultancy focused on delivering end-to-end development solutions for digital transformation across every vertical. We’re privately held, profitable, and have been on a solid growth trajectory since day one. We care deeply about our clients, our partners, and our people. We prefer the word ‘partner’ over ‘vendor’, and our investment in professional relationships is a reflection of that philosophy. We pride ourselves on our technical acumen, our collaborative problem-solving ability, and the warm professionalism of our teams. About the opportunity: We are looking for a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect to help enterprises replatform, refactor, and reimagine legacy applications using the power of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AI-driven productivity tools such as Gemini Code Assist. In this strategic, client-facing role, you’ll collaborate closely with Sales Executives, assess client challenges, design modernization roadmaps, and bridge the gap between technology and business transformation. Responsibilities: • Design modern application solutions on GCP, leveraging container orchestration (GKE), serverless platforms, and service mesh frameworks., • Lead discovery and pre-sales engagements, assessing legacy systems and defining modernization strategies., • Translate client goals into actionable technical solutions and author detailed Statements of Work (SOWs)., • Apply AI-powered developer tools (Gemini Code Assist, GitHub Copilot, etc.) to streamline workflows and refactor legacy codebases., • Define CI/CD strategies and embed observability best practices into modernized environments., • Act as a trusted advisor to client technology teams and executives throughout the sales cycle., • Represent Avenue Code in industry events, webinars, and technical publications on modernization and AI-driven development., • Stay up to date with the latest GCP advancements, modernization frameworks, and AI developer tools. Qualifications • 7+ years of experience in application architecture or cloud-native development, with a focus on modernization., • Hands-on experience with GCP services (GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions)., • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Gemini Code Assist, GitHub Copilot, or similar)., • Strong knowledge of containerization, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and service-oriented design., • Proven track record in pre-sales or technical consulting, delivering client-centric solutions., • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Node.js, or similar., • GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification (or equivalent) preferred., • Excellent communication skills across both technical and executive audiences., • Experience publishing technical content or speaking at industry events is a plus. Avenue Code discloses salary range information based on our commitment to fairness and transparency. We consider a wide range of factors such as internal equity, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, business or organizational needs, and others. At Avenue Code, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for a Solutions Architect is from USD 140k to USD 200k per year. Avenue Code reinforces its commitment to privacy and to all the principles guaranteed by the most accurate global data protection laws, such as GDPR, LGPD, CCPA and CPRA. The Candidate data shared with Avenue Code will be kept confidential and will not be transmitted to disinterested third parties, nor will it be used for purposes other than the application for open positions. As a Consultancy company, Avenue Code may share your information with its clients and other Companies from the CompassUol Group to which Avenue Code’s consultants are allocated to perform its services.