Data Solution Architect

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Birmingham is looking for a Data Solution Architect with expertise in Microsoft Azure Data Services. The role involves leading data architecture during pre-sales, designing innovative solutions, and shaping business proposals. Candidates should demonstrate strong experience with Azure, excellent communication skills, and commercial acumen. A hybrid working model is in place, but candidates must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance. Competitive salary range based on experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data architecture workstream throughout the pre-sales cycle.
• Design and present end-to-end architectures leveraging Microsoft Azure cloud data services.
• Shape business cases, commercial models, and bid content.

Skills

Azure-based data architectures

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Data lakehouse design

Data analytics patterns

Data governance

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Synapse Analytics

Power BI

Databricks

Azure AI Foundry

Job description

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.