Azure & AI Presales Consultant — Data & AI

SoftwareOne; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal employment opportunities

World-class learning and development programs

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A global software solutions provider is seeking a talented Microsoft Cloud and AI Solution PreSales Consultant in Paris. This role involves driving adoption of Microsoft Azure and Data & AI solutions while supporting sales teams and guiding customers through migration and application modernization. Candidates should have strong proficiency in Azure, excellent communication skills, and be fluent in French and English. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers opportunities to grow your career globally.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Azure and Data & AI solutions.
• Ability to articulate complex solutions clearly.
• Demonstrated pre-sales competence.

Responsibilities

• Drive opportunities around Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
• Support sales teams throughout the full sales cycle.
• Guide customers through migration and application modernization.
• Build business cases for cloud solutions.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Azure

Knowledge of cloud-native architectures

DevOps experience

Kubernetes knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building abilities

Pre-sales competence

Education

Fluent in French and English

Microsoft Certifications

Tools

Azure

OpenAI

Power Platform

Data Factory

Synapse

Job description

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a global provider of software and cloud solutions. With a presence in over 70 countries and more than 12,000 professionals, we help organizations optimize software investments, modernize applications, and unlock the value of cloud, data, and AI.

Our people are at the core of everything we do. We enable collaboration across borders, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow in a fast-evolving technology landscape. Whether your focus is on technology, customer success, or business operations, your ideas matter, and your contributions make a difference.

Join a global team where you can build your skills, work with leading technologies, and make a real impact for our customers.

The role

• Are you a talented Microsoft Cloud and AI SolutionPresalesConsultant looking for your next move?

• Are you eager to join a dynamic team and drive the adoption of Microsoft Azure and Data & AI solutions with our customers in SoftwareOne France?

• Interested in joiningaleading global software and cloud solutions provider helping organizationsoptimizetechnology and drive digital transformation?

Practicalinformation

Location:Paris, France| Reports to:Presales Lead | Work Arrangement:Hybrid| Visa Requirements:Valid working visa for France| Language Requirements:Fluent in French and English| Learn more: softwareone.com

As our newMicrosoft Cloud & AIPresalesConsultant, you will support customers across France in evaluating and adopting Azure, Data & AI, and Microsoft Fabric solutions. You will collaborate closely with sales teams to shape cloud strategies, build compelling proposals, and guide clients through modernization journeys.

Keyresponsibilities

• Drive opportunities acrossMicrosoft Fabric, as well as Azure, OpenAI, Power Platform, Data Factory, and Synapse

• Support sales teams across France throughout the full sales cycle-frominitialexploration to solution design and proposal development

• Guide customers through migration, application modernization, and AI adoption

• Buildbusiness cases todemonstratethe value of cloud solutions

• Proactivelyidentifycross-sell and upsell opportunities foradditionalproducts or services

• Coordinate pre‑sales activities including qualifications, presentations, workshops, and RFP responses

What we need to see from you

• Solidexpertisein Azure and Data & AI solutions, with knowledge of cloud-native architectures, DevOps, and Kubernetes

• Ability to communicate complex cloud concepts clearly, with a focus on performance and cost optimization

• Demonstratedpresalescapability witha deepunderstanding of sales methodologies and techniques

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

• Recommended CertificationsincludeMicrosoft(AZ-900, DP-900, AI-900, DP-100, AZ-305) orFinOps FoundationorPower Platform Fundamentals

Job Function

Sales
Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at [e-mail].

Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR.

At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.