Partner Solution Architect, UK & Ireland - Data & AI

Microsoft; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is looking for a Partner Solution Architect to design and implement cloud architectures, lead design sessions, and provide technical guidance to partners. Candidates should have relevant degrees or equivalent experience, extensive knowledge of Microsoft's cloud offerings, and a strong understanding of digital transformation strategies. This position offers an opportunity to influence cloud adoption and enhance partner satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cloud technologies and digital transformation.
• Ability to facilitate cloud solution designs and lead workshops.
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design robust cloud architectures tailored to partner needs.
• Lead architectural design sessions to create effective solutions.
• Provide ongoing technical guidance and support.

Skills

Cloud architecture design

IT consulting

Collaboration and planning

Transitioning legacy systems

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields

Master's Degree in related fields

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Dynamics 365

Cosmos DB

Job description

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Partner Solution Architect will include:

1. Design Cloud Architectures - Ensure robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure tailored to partner needs, allowing businesses to handle growth and changing demands efficiently.
2. Lead Architectural Design Sessions - Facilitate the creation of effective and efficient cloud solutions through collaborative planning and design sessions, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
3. Develop Proof of Concepts and Pilots - Demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of proposed cloud solutions, gaining partner buy-in and driving adoption. Validate ideas and identify potential issues before full-scale implementation to save time and resources.
4. Provide Technical Guidance and Support - Ensure successful implementation and optimization of cloud solutions, enhancing partner satisfaction and solution performance, to maximize the value of partner cloud investments and adapt efficiently to challenges.
5. Transition Partners from Legacy Systems - Facilitate smooth transitions to modern cloud environments, improving efficiency and reducing operational risks for partners, helping them stay competitive by leveraging the latest technologies and cloud best practices.
6. Partner Enablement and Business Acumen - Guide the broader technical team to ensure technical pre-sales, deployment, and consumption are integrated into solution development efforts. Coach partners on building resilience to technical issues, discussing Microsoft products, and articulating the value proposition of Microsoft Cloud services by understanding business processes and identifying opportunities where technology can drive business value. Translate technical concepts into business benefits.
7. Collaborate with the Microsoft Ecosystem - Work closely with the PSS and PDM sales roles to drive positive outcomes aligned with Microsoft strategy across the UK & I area.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting.
• OR equivalent experience.
• OR master's degree in related fields with technical consulting, sales, or product development experience.
• Extensive experience in technology IP solutions or services development with a focus on digital transformation, cloud platforms, and emerging trends like generative AI and SaaS.

Preferred:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft's cloud offerings (Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365).
• Minimum L300 knowledge on Fabric, Azure AI platform, Datalake and Lakehouse architecture, Cosmos DB.
• Skills in whiteboarding solutions for modern data platforms.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various protected characteristics. For disability accommodations, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits and perks may vary depending on employment nature and location.