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Hybrid
San Francisco, CA, USA
160K-177K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
San Francisco, CA, USA
160K-177K Annually
Senior level
Client-facing solutions architect who designs and delivers scalable cloud, data, and AI-enabled solutions. Leads end-to-end projects, mentors teams, ensures scalable/resilient architectures, modernizes data ecosystems, drives delivery methodology, and develops business cases while collaborating globally with clients and ZS teams.
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ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Solutions Architect
As a Solutions Architect within ZS's Business Technology Solutions team, you will help clients accelerate their digital transformation by designing and delivering scalable cloud, data, and AI-enabled solutions that drive business impact. This client-facing consulting role is ideal for a technology professional who combines strong data engineering and cloud expertise with business acumen and leadership skills. You will work closely with client stakeholders and global delivery teams to solve complex enterprise challenges, modernize data ecosystems, and translate emerging technologies into practical, business-ready solutions.
What you'll do:
  • Lead end to end projects using cloud technologies to solve complex business problems
  • Provide technology expertise to maximize value for clients and project teams
  • Drive strong delivery methodology to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to client's satisfaction
  • Ensure technology solutions are scalable, resilient, and optimized for performance and cost
  • Guide coach and mentor project team members for continuous learning and professional growth
  • Demonstrate expertise , facilitation, and strong interpersonal skills in internal and client interactions
  • Collaborate with ZS experts to drive innovation and minimize project risks
  • Work globally with team members to ensure a smooth project delivery
  • Bring structure to unstructured work for developing business cases with clients
  • Assist ZS Leadership with business case development, innovation, thought leadership and team initiatives

What you'll bring:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, MIS, MBA, or a related field with academic excellence
  • 5+ years of consulting experience in leading large-scale technology implementations
  • Strong data engineering expertise with experience building and delivering business-ready data solutions, including data extraction, transformation, integration, and analytics enablement.
  • A client-centric consulting mindset with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders, lead discussions, and translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
  • Experience with cloud and emerging AI technologies, coupled with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive end-to-end solution delivery, and thrive in a collaborative global environment.
  • Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
  • Significant supervisory, coaching, and hands on project management skills
  • Extensive experience with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure and GCP
  • Deep knowledge of enterprise data management, advanced analytics, process automation, and application development
  • Familiarity with industry- standard products and platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, Salesforce, Power BI, Cloud.
  • Experience in delivering projects using agile methodologies

Additional skills:
  • Capable of managing a virtual global team for the timely delivery of multiple projects
  • Experienced in analyzing and troubleshooting interactions between databases, operating systems, and applications
  • Travel to global offices as required to collaborate with clients and internal project teams
  • Fluency in English
  • Client-first mentality
  • Intense work ethic
  • Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

How you'll grow:
  • Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
  • Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
  • Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States , visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS .
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
Work Authorization:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.
To complete your application:
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
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Salary: $160,000.00 - $177,000.00

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