Microsoft AI Solutions Architect

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Microsoft AI Solutions ArchitectModern Work / Power Platform Microsoft AI£75,000-£85,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Exceptional BenefitsRemote, UK | Full-Time | Leading Microsoft Solutions PartnerYou do not need to already be an AI Solutions Architect.You might currently be working as a Microsoft Solutions Architect, Power Platform Architect, Modern Work Architect or senior Microsoft consultant, helping customers solve complex business and technology challenges.What matters is that you understand the Microsoft ecosystem, can confidently lead customer conversations and have experience designing solutions that connect technology with real business outcomes.This is your opportunity to take that experience into one of the fastest-growing areas of the Microsoft market: Copilot, AI agents, intelligent automation and Azure AI.You will receive the training, certifications and project exposure needed to build deep expertise across Microsoft AI, while taking a leading role in the architecture and delivery of innovative customer solutions.Why This Role Stands OutThis is not an AI research role, and you do not need years of machine-learning or data-science experience.It is a customer-facing architecture and consulting role for someone who understands Microsoft technology, business processes and how to design practical enterprise solutions.You will work directly with organisations to identify where AI can create value, define the right architecture and guide solutions from initial discovery through to deployment, governance and adoption.You will join an established Microsoft Solutions Partner that is investing heavily in its AI capability and building a dedicated practice around Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure AI and agentic solutions.For an experienced Power Platform or Modern Work professional, this offers a clear route into a senior Microsoft AI position.What You'll Be DoingYou will lead customer engagements across discovery, architecture, advisory and delivery, including:Leading discovery workshops with technical and business stakeholdersUnderstanding customer challenges, processes and transformation objectivesIdentifying practical AI, Copilot and automation use casesDesigning secure, scalable Microsoft AI solution architecturesProducing solution designs, implementation plans and technical recommendationsArchitecting Copilot agents and intelligent automation solutionsConnecting Microsoft AI solutions with enterprise systems, APIs and data sourcesGuiding delivery teams through build, testing and deploymentAdvising customers on governance, security, compliance and responsible AIHelping organisations develop AI roadmaps and adoption strategiesSupporting the development of business cases and ROI assessmentsDefining operating models for AI and agent-based solutionsDelivering technical demonstrations, presentations and enablement sessionsMentoring consultants and sharing architectural best practiceContributing to reusable frameworks, accelerators and new AI propositionsSupporting the continued growth of the Microsoft AI practiceTechnologies You'll Work WithYou will gain hands-on exposure to technologies including:Microsoft Copilot StudioMicrosoft 365 CopilotCopilot ChatAzure AI FoundryAzure AI ServicesAgent Builder and custom agentsPower AutomatePower AppsDataverseMicrosoft FabricPower BI and OneLakeSharePoint and Microsoft 365Generative AI and retrieval-augmented generationAPIs, connectors and enterprise integrationsWho We're Looking ForWe are particularly interested in senior professionals from a Microsoft consulting or partner background who have experience across Power Platform, Modern Work or Microsoft 365.You could currently be working as a:Microsoft Solutions ArchitectPower Platform Solutions ArchitectModern Work Solutions ArchitectMicrosoft 365 ArchitectDigital Workplace ArchitectBusiness Applications ArchitectPower Platform Technical LeadPrincipal Microsoft ConsultantSenior Power Platform ConsultantSenior Modern Work ConsultantYou do not need to be an AI expert already.However, you should have:Strong experience delivering Microsoft solutions within a consultancy or Microsoft partnerA background in Power Platform, Modern Work or Microsoft 365Experience designing solutions across multiple Microsoft technologiesThe ability to lead customer workshops and technical discovery sessionsStrong business-process mapping and requirements-gathering experienceThe ability to translate complex business needs into clear technical architecturesExperience producing solution designs, recommendations and implementation plansConfidence engaging senior technical and business stakeholdersAn understanding of governance, security, compliance and enterprise deliveryStrong written, verbal and presentation skillsA genuine interest in Microsoft AI, Copilot and agentic technologiesThe motivation to become a recognised specialist in Microsoft AI architectureParticularly Relevant ExperienceAny of the following would be beneficial:Power Automate, Power Apps and DataverseSharePoint, Teams and Microsoft 365Power Platform architecture and governanceCentre of Excellence or enterprise Power Platform programmesWorkflow and business-process automationMicrosoft 365 Copilot or Copilot StudioCustom agents, actions, workflows and knowledge sourcesAzure AI Foundry or Azure AI ServicesGenerative AI and agentic AI conceptsRetrieval-augmented generationMicrosoft Fabric, Power BI or OneLakeAPI, connector and enterprise integration designAI governance, security and responsible AIChange management, adoption and enablement programmesDelivery within secure, regulated or enterprise environmentsRelevant Microsoft certifications could include:PL-200: Power Platform Functional ConsultantPL-600: Power Platform Solution ArchitectAI-900: Azure AI FundamentalsAI-102: Azure AI Engineer AssociateDP-600: Fabric Analytics Engineer AssociateMicrosoft Applied Skills relating to Copilot Studio and Azure AICertifications are beneficial, but practical consulting, architecture and customer-delivery experience will be equally important.What's on Offer£75,000-£85,000 base salary , depending on experience£5,000 annual cash car allowanceNine-day fortnight , with every other Friday offRemote-first working across the UKAccess to the Reading office and regional hubsDedicated professional training and development budgetSupport with Microsoft AI, Copilot and Azure certificationsStructured progression within a growing Microsoft AI practicePrivate medical insurance through VitalityMedical cash plan through MedicashIncome protectionLife assuranceEmployee wellbeing support25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 with serviceYour birthday offHoliday buy-and-sell scheme5.5% employer pension contributionElectric vehicle schemeCycle-to-work schemeDiscounted gym membershipQuarterly development and progression reviewsRecognition schemes, performance awards and spot bonusesRegular company meetings and team eventsGreat Place to Work certified cultureLocationThis is a remote UK role.There will be occasional travel for customer workshops, project delivery and team meetings, typically around once or twice per month.Architect the Next Generation of Microsoft SolutionsThey will be people who already understand Microsoft technology, customer environments, enterprise architecture and how organisations actually operate.They will know how to take an emerging technology and turn it into a secure, scalable and commercially valuable solution.That is why your Power Platform or Modern Work background matters.If you have built a strong career designing and delivering Microsoft solutions and are ready to move into Copilot, Azure AI and intelligent agents, this could define the next stage of your career.Interested? 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