Data Solution Architect

Data Solution Architect - Microsoft Azure Data Services

Microsoft Fabrics, Databricks, and Azure AI - Presales

UK (Hybrid) - Must be SC Cleared or eligible for SC Clearance - no sponsorship

Permanent

What You’ll Do

• Lead the data architecture workstream throughout the pre-sales cycle , helping customers envision innovative, scalable, value-driven solutions.
• Design and present end-to-end architectures leveraging Microsoft Azure cloud data services , including Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Databricks, and Azure AI Foundry.
• Shape business cases, commercial models, and bid content that clearly articulate technical feasibility and measurable business outcomes.
• Work closely with sales teams to construct deals ranging from £50K to £5M , ensuring successful scoping, estimation, and value positioning.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders across customer organisations—C-level to technical teams—while coordinating internal and external delivery partners.
• Guide and influence solution direction while collaborating with engineering, consulting, and data delivery teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in Azure-based data architectures , including BI, advanced analytics, machine learning, and modern data platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills , with a track record in bid writing , proposal development, and high-quality solution presentations.
• Proven commercial acumen with experience structuring deals at enterprise scale.
• Confident stakeholder management, able to navigate internal, external, and 3rd-party conversations with clarity and impact.
• Deep understanding of data lakehouse design , data analytics patterns, and modern data stack principles.
• Familiarity with managing structured and unstructured data , including ingestion, governance, storage, and modelling approaches.
• A passion for staying ahead of Microsoft data and AI innovations.