Solutions Delivery Consultant, AI/API Expert

The Solutions Delivery Consultant, AI/API Expert at Nextiva is highly passionate about successful customer outcomes, service and project delivery, contact center consulting, deep technical knowledge in AI applications, integration leveraging APIs, enterprise solutions architecture, systems implementation and configuration, workflows and automation, and problem-solving. 

This position requires the ability to independently project manage the design and implementation of Nextiva’s Contact Center solutions. Duties include but are not limited to AI technologies, API solutions architecture, solutions scoping, solutions implementation, and configuration. 

Key Responsibilities

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

• Before a solutions project is sold, work closely with sales and pre-sales engineers for completeness and accuracy of scoping and a clear understanding of customer requirements and value proposition.
• Initiate and manage enterprise Professional Services projects, ensuring the technical development/delivery, resourcing, and vendor management planning is in place, maintained, and accurate.
• Gather and document business processes (existing and future) and participate in discovery and rapid design sessions. Write specifications for desired solutions, configurations, and system integrations as needed.
• Advise and consult clients on best practices for CCaaS processes, user interface, and architecture. Assist technical consultants with architecting solutions, related customizations, workflows, and reports to model the client’s organizational processes and demonstrate the desired value proposition.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (5 years) working in a contact center environment, focusing on API+Python and process optimization.
• Strong proficiency in AI technologies and techniques, including natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and predictive analytics.
• Deep understanding of leveraging REST APIs, JSON, and/or JavaScript
• Experience building integrations in API development such as Postman, Mulesoft, or SoapUI
• Experience working with contact center platforms (e.g., Genesys, Avaya, Five9) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Zendesk).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of SQL
• BA/BS degree desired

Nextiva Core Competencies / DNA:

• Drives Results:  The successful candidate will be action oriented, with a passion for solving problems.  They will bring clarity and simplicity to ambiguous situations.  This individual will challenge the status quo; asking what we can do differently and finding ways to create and build more success.  They are a change agent, prepared to lead and drive changes as we transform. 
• Critical Thinker:  The successful candidate is fact based and data driven, able to understand and articulate the “why,” identifying key drivers and learning from the past.  They are forward-thinking, anticipating problems before they arise.  They’ll recommend and action well thought out solutions, understanding the risks and dependencies. 
• Right Attitude:  The successful candidate will be team-oriented, collaborative and competitive with a winning mindset; they’re resilient and able to easily bounce back from setbacks.  They will be able to zoom in / out, willing to be hands-on to help solve important problems while being a motivating figure for the team along the way.  They will embrace a culture of service and learning with a focus on caring, supporting and respecting our customers and team members.

Compensation, Rewards & Benefits:

The salary or hourly wage offered by Nextiva to external candidates considers a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills sets, experience, training, licensure and certifications, etc. Our compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Our estimate of the expected hiring range for the position as posted is $91,000 - $142,250 A different level in the job hierarchy may apply to a specific candidate resulting in a different hiring range.

Nextiva provides a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes medical (including supplemental plans for accident, hospitalization and critical illness), telemedicine, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, legal assistance, an Employee Assistance Plan, paid parental bonding leave, PTO for hourly employees and Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees, an employee long-term savings plan (401k) through Fidelity with Nextiva matching, comprehensive employee wellness programs and loads of learning and development opportunities which are coupled with career paths to last a lifetime.

Interested in joining our amazing team at Nextiva HQ? Apply today as we launch the future of business conversations! 🚀

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