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