About this role
Job title: Discipline Leader of Solution Architecture & Development
About the Role
Take part as the Discipline Leader of Solution Architecture & Development at Launch, operating at the intersection of business strategy, emerging technology, and modern architecture. This leadership role combines deep technical expertise with consulting acumen to help clients unlock the power of AI across cloud platforms, data ecosystems, and software solutions. You will shape and deliver enterprise-grade solutions while growing Launch’s Solution Architecture discipline, partnering with account teams, engineering leads, and executive stakeholders to design scalable, secure architectures and guide clients through AI strategy and integration.
What You'll Do
- Lead solution architecture efforts for complex client engagements across cloud, data, AI, and software engineering domains
- Define and design scalable, secure, and AI-enabled architectures that meet business, technical, and operational requirements
- Guide clients through strategic technology decisions, including AI integration, data platforms, and cloud modernization
- Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders—translating business goals into architectural vision and delivery plans
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, engineers, designers, and consultants
- Build and maintain Launch’s internal solution architecture frameworks, patterns, and reusable assets
- Serve as the discipline leader—mentoring architects across the organization and helping shape the evolution of our Architecture practice
- Partner with internal teams to support business development, including pre-sales solutioning, proposal development, and client presentations
- Stay on the forefront of emerging technologies and AI capabilities, and contribute thought leadership to the broader Launch community
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in technology consulting, solution architecture and software development, with a track record of leading technical teams
- Strong background in architecting modern cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Professional IT consulting services experience required
- Strong proficiency in modern programming languages and development frameworks
- Extensive experience with software design patterns, microservices architecture, and cloud-native applications
- Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies
- Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and analytical skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated experience integrating AI/ML solutions into enterprise architectures, including LLMs, agents, and AI-enhanced platforms
- Deep knowledge of data architectures, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native application design
- Ability to connect the dots between business problems, technical strategy, and delivery execution
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in complex client environments
- Proven leadership in growing or stewarding a technology capability or discipline
- Exceptional client-facing skills—able to influence, facilitate, and present to senior executives
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications a plus
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree or certifications are a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- The wage range offered for this role is $190,000-$210,000 USD per year
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and matched 401k
- Uncapped, take-what-you-need PTO policy