Practice Architect, AI
Date: Dec 3, 2025
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
• Ottawa, ON, CA
• Calgary, AB, CA
• AB, CA
• Oakville, ON, CA
Company: Softchoice
Why you’ll love Softchoice:We are a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative, and for their people to be engaged, connected, and creative t means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology. By doing these things we help them create success for their customers and their people.
We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career development and advancement. We are recognized and respected for our culture of inclusion and belonging, continuously striving to do what’s good for our people and communities.
The impact you'll make:The Microsoft AI Platforms Practice Architect is a senior technical leader within the Microsoft Practice, responsible for driving excellence in the design, delivery, and evolution of solutions leveraging Microsoft AI Platforms technologies. This role is pivotal in shaping methodologies, developing best practices, supporting offerings, and engaging with high-value customers to ensure transformative business outcomes.
What you will do:- Serve as a subject matter expert in Microsoft AI Platforms technologies, including Azure Open AI, AI Foundry and Fabric.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends, ensuring the practice adopts and evangelizes the latest Microsoft innovations.
- Lead the integration of cloud capabilities into solution delivery models, transforming customer workflows and outcomes.
- Coordinate the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of methodologies and best practices for Microsoft AI Platforms solutions.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and product managers to ensure consistency and quality across all engagements.
- Champion internal enablement, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
- Support the creation and evolution of Microsoft AI Platforms offerings, working closely with product management and delivery teams.
- Act as “Customer Zero” for new technologies, piloting and refining offerings before broad rollout.
- Provide presales support, solution architecture, and technical leadership for strategic opportunities.
- Engage directly with key customers as a trusted advisor, guiding their Microsoft transformation journeys.
- Lead solution workshops, architecture reviews, and executive briefings for high-impact engagements.
- Ensure customer satisfaction and measurable business impact through delivery excellence.
- Partner with Microsoft and other strategic partners to co-create solutions and drive joint success.
- Represent Softchoice/WWT at industry events, sharing thought leadership and promoting best practices.
- Advocate for continuous improvement and early adoption of emerging technologies.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft AI Platform solutions.
- Proven experience architecting and delivering complex Microsoft solutions for enterprise customers.
- Strong track record in methodology development, technical leadership, and innovation.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with Microsoft and global partners.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
- This role requires at least 10 years experience in a technical field (ideally with Microsoft technologies)
We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role.
At Softchoice, we offer opportunities to a diverse group including those with a variety of workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to corporate tech, returning to work after a gap in employment, or looking to transition and take the next step in your career, we are excited to learn more about you and encourage you to apply.
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