Principal Consultant

Optimus Information Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits (HSA)

Generous PTO

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to AI and modern data

DevOps culture

Job summary

Optimus Information Inc. is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead the design, articulation, and delivery of enterprise-grade AI solutions for our customers. This senior, customer-facing role sits at the intersection of AI architecture, Microsoft platforms, presales leadership, and executive communication.

This role translates AI potential into scalable, secure, and monetizable solutions, guiding delivery teams and representing Optimus with CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology consulting, architecture, or senior engineering roles.
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions (beyond POCs).
• Strong understanding of applied AI and LLM-based solutions; not required to be a data scientist.
• Solid foundation in data platforms and analytics architectures that enable AI at scale.
• Deep expertise in the Microsoft ecosystem, including Azure AI and modern data platforms (e.g., Fabric).
• Experience leading technical presales, solution design, and executive-level presentations.
• Ability to translate business problems into scalable, secure AI architectures.
• Comfortable acting as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with a balance of technical depth and business clarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical presales for Data & AI opportunities.
• Own solution storytelling - from whiteboarding to executive-level presentations.
• Partner with Sales and Practice Leads to shape solution approaches, Statements of Work (SOWs), and delivery phasing.
• Act as the technical face of Optimus in customer meetings.
• Design scalable, production-ready AI solutions using Microsoft’s AI ecosystem.
• Define end-to-end architectures covering data ingestion, model orchestration, security, governance, and cost optimization.
• Mentor architects and senior consultants within the Data & AI practice.
• Support internal enablement and best-practice definition.

Skills

Executive communication

AI architecture

Presales leadership

Azure AI

Enterprise-scale AI

CIO/CTO advisory

Solution design

Leadership

Client engagement

Security & governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About Optimus Information

Optimus Information is a Canadian Microsoft Solutions Partner, proudly holding multiple Advanced Specializations in Azure infrastructure migration, data & AI, and application modernization. With over 150 skilled professionals across Canada, LATAM, and India, we deliver digital transformation solutions through a scalable global delivery model. Our culture is built on continuous learning, innovation, and celebrating wins—while maintaining flexible work options and rapid growth opportunities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits (HSA), and generous PTO.
• Professional growth opportunities with exposure to AI, cloud-native development, modern data platforms, and DevOps.
• Collaborative, supportive teams that thrive on innovation and celebrate every success.

About the Role

Optimus is looking for a Principal Consultant to lead the design, articulation, and delivery of enterprise-grade AI solutions for our customers. This is a senior, customer-facing role that sits at the intersection of AI architecture, Microsoft platforms, presales leadership, and executive communication.

This role is for a seasoned technologist who can translate AI potential into scalable, secure, and monetizable solutions, grounded in real business value.

You will act as a technical authority and trusted advisor, shaping solution strategy, leading presales and executive discussions, guiding delivery teams, and representing Optimus in front of CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders.

Presales & Customer Engagement

• Lead technical presales for Data & AI opportunities
• Own solution storytelling - from whiteboarding to executive-level presentations
• Partner with Sales and Practice Leads to shape:
  • Solution approaches
  • Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Delivery phasing and success criteria
• Act as the technical face of Optimus in customer meetings

AI Solution Architecture & Strategy

• Design scalable, production-ready AI solutions using Microsoft’s AI ecosystem
• Define end-to-end architectures covering:
  • Data ingestion and integration
  • Model orchestration and inference
  • Security, governance, and compliance
  • Cost optimization and scalability
• Ensure AI solutions are enterprise-ready, not just POCs

Thought Leadership & Practice Growth

• Contribute to Optimus’ AI offerings, accelerators, and IP
• Stay current with Microsoft’s AI roadmap and emerging patterns
• Mentor architects and senior consultants within the Data & AI practice
• Support internal enablement and best-practice definition

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years in technology consulting, architecture, or senior engineering roles
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions (beyond POCs)
• Strong understanding of applied AI and LLM-based solutions; not required to be a data scientist
• Solid foundation in data platforms and analytics architectures that enable AI at scale
• Deep expertise in the Microsoft ecosystem, including Azure AI and modern data platforms (e.g., Fabric)
• Experience leading technical presales, solution design, and executive-level presentations
• Ability to translate business problems into scalable, secure AI architectures
• Comfortable acting as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills with a balance of technical depth and business clarity

Optional (Nice to Have)

• Experience with Microsoft partner programs, funding, or co-sell motions
• Background in professional services or systems integration environments