Microsoft Data Solutions Architect

Salary: £70,000 - 80,000 per year

Requirements

• 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

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 Microsofts roadmap, partner programmes, and emerging technologies to strengthen solution offerings

Technologies

• AI
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• Databricks
• Fabric
• Support
• Machine Learning

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We are a leading Microsoft Consultancy seeking a Data & AI Presales Solution Architect to join our growing team on a permanent basis. This role is remote-based and offers a competitive salary of up to 80k basic plus 20-30k in commission. In this key position, you will support our customers on their cloud transformation journeys and shape innovative solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem.

last updated 14 week of 2026