Microsoft Data Solution Architect

Microsoft Data Solution Architect

Remote based.

Paying up to 80k basic + 20-30k commission

A leading Microsoft Consultancy is looking for a Data & AI Presales Solution Architect to join the business on a permanent basis. This is a key role within their growing Data & AI practice, supporting customers on their cloud transformation journeys and shaping innovative solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem. You'll work closely with clients, sales teams and technical specialists to design compelling Data & AI architectures that showcase the value of Azure, analytics, and modern data platforms.

Key responsibilities:

Leading presales engagements across Data & AI, translating business challenges into well‑defined Microsoft‑led solutions.
Designing high‑level architectures across Azure Data Services, AI/ML, analytics, and modern data platforms.
Supporting bids, proposals, and customer workshops, ensuring solutions are commercially viable and technically robust.
Working alongside sales teams to qualify opportunities, shape customer roadmaps, and articulate the value of Microsoft Data & AI.
Presenting complex technical concepts in a clear, engaging way to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Staying aligned with Microsoft's roadmap, partner programmes, and emerging technologies to strengthen solution offerings.

Experience required:

Strong experience in a presales, solution architecture or customer‑facing technical role within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Deep understanding of Azure Data Services, including Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Data Lake, Microsoft Fabric and related analytics tools.
Knowledge of AI and machine learning capabilities within Azure, such as Cognitive Services and Azure OpenAI.
Ability to run discovery sessions, shape solution designs, and contribute to proposals and RFP responses.
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage at C‑suite and senior stakeholder level.
A consultative mindset with the ability to balance technical depth with commercial awareness.

Must be eligible for SC Clearance

Remote based.

Paying up to 80k basic + 20-30k commission