Data & Analytics Presales Architect

TN United Kingdom; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy firm is seeking a Data & AI Presales Architect to lead pre-sales engagements and design cutting-edge solutions. This role bridges business requirements with technical solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices and scalability. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration, curiosity, and customer success. Enjoy a positive work environment with ample opportunities for personal development and career growth. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Columbus Benefits Hub

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Access to free training courses

Free Microsoft Certifications

Modern air-conditioned office

Free barista coffee

Free beer and fizz

Casual dress code

Life Assurance x4 Salary

Qualifications

• Experience in Data & AI architecture and solution design.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and data engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-sales engagements and support sales efforts.
• Design modern Data & AI solutions tailored to customer needs.

Skills

Data & AI architecture

Presales experience

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Data engineering tools (SQL, Python, Spark)

ERP, BI, and analytics tools

Tools

Azure Synapse

Databricks

Fabric

Power BI

Tableau

Dynamics

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26.04.2025

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Job Description:

Columbus is a consultancy company focused on helping organisations drive business value by advising, creating, and advancing the entire business. We deliver digital value through human intelligence, enabling our customers to innovate and grow.

Location: 3 Days in the Nottingham City Centre Office, NG1 6GN

Salary:Excellent (We aim to improve your current package)

Bonus: Yes

Holiday: 25 Days, Plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with Service)

Medical Insurance: Yes (terms apply) plus additional HealthCashback Plan

Hours: Full time (36.5 hpw)

Travel/Expenses: A car is required for travel to client sites - expensed at 45p per mile from home address (excluding travel to any Columbus Office within 35mi)

JOIN US. BE YOURSELF.

Diversity and Inclusion are close to our H.E.A.R.T!

By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive network that values your voice, respects your ideas, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our average length of service in the UK is 8 years, as we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates and supports career growth and advancement in becoming a Trusted Advisor.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone, ensuring a level playing field for all candidates. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. In return, you can expect us to Help you grow. Empower you. Appreciate you. Respect you, and your Team.

Data & AI team,

At Columbus, we value collaboration, trust-building, curiosity, and delivering customer success. By joining our Data & AI team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to these values while continuously developing your skills and knowledge.

Launched in 2024 in the UK, the Data & AI team is a global team with ambitions to double in size over the next years.

The role of Presales Architect

The Data & AI Presales Architect is responsible for leading pre-sales engagements, supporting sales efforts, and designing modern Data & AI solutions tailored to customer needs. This role bridges business requirements and technical solutions, ensuring that proposed architectures align with best practices, scalability, and business objectives. Additionally, the role includes involvement in project work, contributing to solution implementation and delivery.

About You (The Essentials)

• Experience in Data & AI architecture and solution design
• Experience in presales, customer engagement, and proposal development
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Experience working in consulting, contracting, or professional services
• Hands-on experience with data platforms (Azure Synapse, Databricks, Fabric)
• Experience with data engineering tools (SQL, Python, Spark)
• Understanding of ERP, BI, and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Dynamics)
• Full drivers license and access to a vehicle
• Curious, looking to challenge the status quo and improve
• Collaborates well with both internal and external colleagues
• Committed to personal development and becoming a Trusted Advisor in your field.

What we can offer

You will be part of both a local and global team, where you share knowledge and enjoy a positive work environment. We value our employees and offer flexibility to support work-life balance.

As a Columbian, you will get:

• 25 Days of Annual Leave (increasing with service)
• Columbus Benefits Hub – Discounts on tickets, shopping, car leasing, holidays, food, and more
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Access to free training courses via Columbus Academy
• Free Microsoft Certifications and access to Microsoft Learn
• Modern air-conditioned office spaces managed by Cubo (multiple UK locations)
• Free barista coffee and hot drinks
• Free beer and fizz every day (2-5 pm)
• Casual dress code
• Life Assurance x4 Salary
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• £2,500 payment for successful candidate referrals

Company Awards & Recognition:

• Bi-annual Company Recognition Awards with prizes
• Columbus Cheers – employee recognition platform
• Employee of the Year awards
• Long Service Awards

Employee Wellbeing Program (terms apply):

• Free 24/7 access to Cubo gyms
• Vitality Medical Insurance
• Westfield Health Cash plan (includes Employee Assistance Lines)
• Mental health first aiders
• Suggestions Boxes

Next Steps

If this role interests you, please submit your CV via our website or apply using your LinkedIn profile. If your CV is not up to date, you can still apply through LinkedIn.

You may also be prompted to "Connect with us," but don’t worry if you don’t have time; it does not impact your application.

Check us out on Instagram or LinkedIn.

STAY CURIOUS, COLLABORATE, BUILD TRUST, and DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS.

Suitable for candidates working with/as: Presales, Solutions Architects, BI Sales Development, Data & AI.

Gold Partner and Inner Circle

As a Microsoft Gold Partner for over 20 years, Columbus has access to market-leading resources, training, and certifications. Columbus has been named Microsoft Partner of the Year twice.

As Microsoft Inner Circle members, Columbus is recognized as part of an elite group of top partners, representing only the top 1% of the Microsoft ecosystem.